HB4797Introduced in the House
INTERNET GAMING ACT
Introduced by Edgar Gonzalez, District 23
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management service provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an Internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management service provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 25% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gaming Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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