Illinois House Bill 2878

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-06 - Referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Provides that applicants for a master sports wagering license shall pay an application fee of $250,000 and a license fee of $15,000,000. Removes provisions concerning the number of master sports wagering licenses to online sports wagering operators and public notice requirements. Provides that a master sports wagering licensee may conduct sports wagering over the Internet or through a mobile application. Removes provisions concerning eligibility requirements for a master sports wagering license, the duty of disclosure for an applicant, and outreach requirements for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Gaming Board. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.

GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE

Rep. Robert Rita [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2025-02-06	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2025-02-06	House	First Reading
2025-02-05	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
230	45	25-10	Amended Code	Citation Text
230	45	25-45	Amended Code	Citation Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2878&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2878.htm