AWARDS SHOW WAGERING Senate SponsorsSen. Sara Feigenholtz and Mike Porfirio 2/4/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new230 ILCS 45/25-10230 ILCS 45/25-66 newAmends the Sports Wagering Act. Specifies that, for purposes of the Act, the term "sports event" includes any awards show. Provides that "awards show" means the Emmy Awards Show, the Grammy Awards Show, the Academy Awards Show, the Tony Awards Show, or any other live competition or talent contest. Grants rulemaking and emergency rulemaking powers to the Illinois Gaming Board to authorize wagering on awards shows. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. 5/26/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 5/26/2025SenateFirst Reading 5/26/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 1/27/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/3/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio 2/4/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 3/6/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive 3/11/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026