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Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Specifies that, for purposes of the Act, the term "sports event" includes any awards show. Provides that "awards show" means the Emmy Awards Show, the Grammy Awards Show, the Academy Awards Show, the Tony Awards Show, or any other live competition or talent contest. Grants rulemaking and emergency rulemaking powers to the Illinois Gaming Board to authorize wagering on awards shows. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Introduced
May 26, 2025
Last Action
Mar 13, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 1 co
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Assigned to Executive
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
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Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026