Illinois HB5139 amends the Video Gaming Act and Criminal Code to redefine gambling and adjust tax rates on video gaming terminals.
Illinois HB5139 amends the Video Gaming Act to clarify that video gaming devices are not considered gambling if they are skill-based and do not award monetary prizes. It removes the prohibition on using game devices in non-gambling activities. The bill also modifies the tax distribution for video gaming terminals, specifying that 80.84% of the tax collected will go to the Capital Projects Fund starting from 2025. Additionally, HB5139 amends the Criminal Code to redefine gambling, making it a Class 4 felony to operate a vending or electronic device for gambling.
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