Illinois HB4885 amends the Criminal Code to prevent recovery of gambling losses from fantasy contests and video gaming terminals.
Illinois HB4885 modifies the Criminal Code of 2012 to exclude losses from fantasy contests and video gaming terminals from being recoverable in civil actions. Specifically, losses from fantasy contests, including single-player contests, and losses from video gaming terminals licensed under the Video Gaming Act are not recoverable. The amendment applies to any natural person with residency in Illinois who loses $50 or more through gambling. The changes take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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