HB4774Introduced in the House
PULL TABS-BETTING SQUARES
Introduced by Dave Vella, District 68
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act to allow video gaming licensees (licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, and license large truck stop establishments licensed under the Video Gaming Act) to apply to the Department of Revenue for a license to conduct pull tabs and jar games. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board, upon application by a licensed video gaming establishment (a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, licensed veterans establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, or licensed large truck stop establishment), may issue a license to sell sports betting squares as a low-stakes, chance-based promotional game. Provides conditions under which the sale of sports betting squares may be conducted.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
April 9, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gaming Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
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