HB2878

GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

HB2878 amends the Sports Wagering Act to revise licensing fees and processes for sports wagering in Illinois.

HB2878 amends the Sports Wagering Act to revise the fees and processes for obtaining a master sports wagering license. The bill sets the application fee at $250,000 and the license fee at $15,000,000. It removes previous provisions concerning the number of licenses and public notice requirements. The Illinois Gaming Board is tasked with issuing three master sports wagering licenses to online operators through a competitive selection process.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

4:00 PM

Gaming Committee Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Gaming Committee