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HB 3276

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Evans

Illinois launches a lottery-run sports wagering pilot: tested terminals at retailers, 21+ only, emergency rules, with net proceeds going to the Common School Fund.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3276

HB 3276 — Lottery Sports Wagering Pilot Program (Introduced Feb 18, 2025)

Main purpose

HB 3276 creates a statewide lottery-run sports wagering pilot program administered by the Illinois Department of the Lottery. The bill authorizes emergency rulemaking to expedite implementation, adjusts how lottery proceeds are allocated, and makes conforming changes to the Sports Wagering Act and Illinois Lottery Law.

Key provisions

  • Lottery sports wagering pilot (new Section 25-70a, amending Sports Wagering Act)

    • Establishes a lottery sports wagering pilot program administered by the Department of the Lottery (distinct from sports wagering regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board).
    • Sports lottery terminals and any related sports wagering applications offered in Illinois must be tested and approved under Department rules and conform to an approved model.
    • Approved terminal models must be ready for play in Illinois within 90 days after the bill’s effective date (and according to any system testing dates set by the Department).
    • Sports lottery terminals may be installed at any authorized lottery retailer in the State.
    • No person under 21 may use a sports lottery terminal or sports wagering application.
    • Includes provisions on definitions, device testing, revenue apportionment, fund transfers, Department jurisdiction, and purchase/lease of terminals.

  • Emergency rulemaking (new Section 5-45.65 to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act)

    • Authorizes the Department of the Lottery to adopt emergency rules under Section 5-45 to implement the pilot.
    • Emergency-rule authority is repealed one year after the bill’s effective date.

  • Lottery law adjustments (amendments to 20 ILCS 1605/9.3 and 20 ILCS 1605/20)

    • Adds lottery sports wagering to the list of activities affecting the prioritization and distribution of lottery proceeds.
    • Clarifies that administrative/operational costs include payments to any private manager administering the Lottery sports wagering program under Section 25-70a.
    • Continues transfers of net lottery proceeds (after prizes and operating costs) to the Common School Fund per existing procedures.

Who is affected

  • Illinois Department of the Lottery: gains authority to run and regulate the pilot and adopt emergency rules.
  • Lottery retailers: may host sports lottery terminals statewide subject to age restrictions and other rules.
  • Device vendors/manufacturers and private managers: subject to testing, approval, procurement/lease, and participation in competitive bidding/private management arrangements.
  • Consumers: persons aged 21+ can access sports wagering at lottery retailers or via approved applications.
  • State finances: new revenue source flows into the State Lottery Fund with net proceeds allocated to the Common School Fund after operational costs and prizes.

Timeline and procedural status

  • Department required to implement/administer the pilot no later than June 30, 2025.
  • Approved terminal models must be ready within 90 days after the Act’s effective date.
  • Emergency rulemaking authority is temporary and repeals one year after enactment.
  • Legislative status (as of listed actions): introduced Feb 18, 2025; several committee steps and re-referrals (Rule 19(a) / re-referred to Rules Committee). Companion bill: SB 1437. Primary sponsor: Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

Potential impacts (summary)

  • Expands sports wagering delivery via the Illinois Lottery network, potentially increasing retail participation and state lottery revenues.
  • Shifts regulatory responsibility for this pilot from the Illinois Gaming Board to the Lottery Department.
  • Creates new procurement/management and compliance obligations for vendors and private managers; includes safeguards such as age restrictions and device testing requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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