HB1405 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB103 25485 AMQ 51834 b

103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB1405

Introduced 1/31/2023, by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

230 ILCS 45/25-61 new

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Provides that "exchange trade wagering" means the buying and selling of betting contracts at any time prior to the conclusion of an event based on a describable zero to 100 scale of probability and employing a recognized market surveillance technology used in United States financial markets that is capable of identifying wagering activities indicative of problem gambling, money laundering, and other actions detrimental to the integrity of sports wagering. Provides for the creation of an exchange trade wagering license. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board may issue up to 2 exchange trade wagering licensees. Provides for eligibility of an applicant for a license. Provides for specified licensing requirements and fees. Provides that the license shall not be considered a property right. Provides that taxes levied and collected from an exchange trade wagering licensee shall be the same as taxes levied and collected from a master sports wagering licensee. Provides that an exchange trade wagering license is limited to exchange trade wagering and may not be used to allow a licensee to participate in other types of gambling. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning gaming.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Sports Wagering Act is amended by adding Section 25-61 as follows:

(230 ILCS 45/25-61 new)

Sec. 25-61. Exchange trade wagering license.

(a) As used in this Section, "exchange trade wagering" means the buying and selling of betting contracts at any time prior to the conclusion of an event based on a describable zero to 100 scale of probability and employing a recognized market surveillance technology used in United States financial markets that is capable of identifying wagering activities indicative of problem gambling, money laundering, and other actions detrimental to the integrity of sports wagering.

(b) The Board may issue up to 2 exchange trade wagering licenses. To be eligible for an exchange trade wagering license, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

(1) is at least 21 years of age;

(2) has no criminal background; and

(3) demonstrates the level of skill required to operate sports wagering.

All plans the applicant presents to the Board shall become a condition of licensure.

(c) The initial fee for an exchange trade wagering license is $500,000. The exchange trade wagering license is valid for 4 years. A licensee may renew an exchange trade wagering license for a period of 4 years by paying a $100,000 renewal fee to the Board.

(d) A license granted under this Section shall not be considered a property right.

(e) Taxes levied and collected from an exchange trade wagering licensee shall be the same as taxes levied and collected from a master sports wagering licensee as described in Section 25-90.

(f) A license granted under this Section is limited to exchange trade wagering and may not be used to allow a licensee to participate in other types of gambling.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.