GAMING-SPORTS WAGERING LICENSE Senate SponsorsSen. Bill Cunningham 2/18/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 230 ILCS 45/25-10230 ILCS 45/25-45Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Provides that applicants for a master sports wagering license shall pay an application fee of $250,000 and a license fee of $15,000,000. Removes provisions concerning the number of master sports wagering licenses to online sports wagering operators and public notice requirements. Provides that a master sports wagering licensee may conduct sports wagering over the Internet or through a mobile application. Removes provisions concerning eligibility requirements for a master sports wagering license, the duty of disclosure for an applicant, and outreach requirements for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Gaming Board. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately. 2/2/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham 2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/2/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/18/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026