HB2878 - 104th General Assembly

GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE
Last Action

3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita and Ryan Spain
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
2/05/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
2/06/2025 House First Reading
2/06/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025 House Assigned to Gaming Committee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/10/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain