Participation in the lottery is limited to persons who are at least 18 years of age. Similarly, the Illinois Lottery Act provides that individuals may participate in a voluntary self-exclusion program for Internet lottery sales. In addition, each lottery sales agent is required to display certain signs regarding compulsive gambling resources. Illinois criminal law prohibits a person from establishing, maintaining, or operating a website that allows them to play or place a bet on the outcome of a political game, contest, or appointment, nomination, or election, with the exception of the lottery administered by the State of Illinois in accordance with the Illinois Lottery Act. which allows the purchase of tickets via the Internet. In addition, pari-mutuel betting is permitted under the Horse Racing Act. 4.4 Are gambling debts enforceable in your jurisdiction? compensation agreements; real competitions of skill, speed, strength or endurance; the manufacture of gaming machines; Bingo; Raffles; possession of old slot machines; pull the tab and JAR games; and charity games. Illinois casinos opened on river boats in 1991. All casino games were legal from the first day of play. Poker, slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and table games that use cards are legal in Illinois casinos. River boats are strategically located throughout the state.
There is a poker room in every casino in Illinois. Illinois gambling laws allow and regulate many forms of gambling in the state. These include pari-mutuel betting, charity bingo, lotteries and casino games. These forms of gambling are expressly excluded from state law. In February 2018, the ITUC established a voluntary and confidential video game register (the “Register”). Individuals on the registry receive regular emails with information about problem gambling and links to prevention and treatment resources in Illinois. Participants may terminate their registration at any time and registration is open to residents of the state as well as outside the state. The Video Games Act also requires the display of signs to encourage problem gambling resources, and 25% of the royalties collected are allocated to the Ministry of Social Services to administer coercive gambling treatment programs. (3) operates, holds, owns, uses, buys, exhibits, rents, sells, negotiates for sale or lease, manufactures or distributes a gaming device; or (d) If a seizure under subparagraph (b) of this section is not followed by an indictment under subparagraph (c) of this section, or if the prosecution of such an indictment is finally discontinued or discontinued indefinitely without conviction or acquittal. (1) The prosecutor shall initiate actual proceedings for the confiscation and destruction of a slot machine, or for the confiscation and deposit of seized money or other valuables, or both, in the general funds of the district in the district court, and (2) any person who has an interest in the ownership of such slot machines, seized funds or other valuables may initiate separate civil proceedings in the manner provided for by law. The ITUC retains its jurisdiction and enforcement power over casino games, video games and sports betting.
In 2020, the ITUC filed approximately six (6) disciplinary complaints against licensees under the Illinois Gambling Act. In particular, the ITUC filed two (2) disciplinary complaints with supplier licensees with proposed fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and four (4) disciplinary complaints against professional licensees. The ITUC has also filed nine (9) disciplinary complaints against licensees under the Video Games Act. In particular, the ITUC filed six (6) disciplinary complaints against terminal operators with fines ranging from US$5,000 million to US$5 million, one (1) disciplinary complaint to an approved supplier, one (1) disciplinary complaint to an approved entity and one (1) disciplinary complaint to a terminal manager. In addition, the ITUC has filed one (1) disciplinary complaint against a requesting management service provider under the Sports Betting Act. River gambling is allowed on any navigable waterway except Lake Michigan, except in counties with more than 3 million people. (7) Possession of an antique slot machine that is not used and is not intended to be used for the operation or promotion of illegal gambling activities or businesses. For the purposes of this paragraph (b)(7), an antique slot machine is a slot machine manufactured 25 years ago or earlier. The Illinois Legislature regularly reviews changes to Illinois` gambling laws, ranging from minor technical changes to various expansion proposals.
The ITUC has identified four legislative initiatives for the video game industry, some of which aim to improve the Agency`s efficiency. These legislative initiatives include: (1) harmonizing the permit renewal process to synchronize permit data and extending the licence term for terminal operators from one (1) year to four (4) years; (2) the prohibition of illegal slot machines; (3) authorized points of sale; and (4) authorize the ITUC to conduct a study on diversity. In particular, the ITUC adopted a new regulation in March 2021 to provide a framework for what constitutes prohibited incitement. The ITUC has also sought public comments to develop an evaluation procedure and modernise certain rules on the operation of gambling. The ITUC continues to regularly propose certain changes and new rules applicable to casino games, video games and sports betting. Illinois makes it a gambling crime to gamble on the Internet. The only exception is the Illinois Lottery. The state lottery is licensed to sell lottery tickets on its website.
(9) knowingly designs, prints or publishes a lottery ticket or action or police ticket, receipt, registration, document or similar device, except for activities related to lotteries, bingo games and sweepstakes approved by and conducted in accordance with the laws of Illinois or any other state or foreign government; or In general, anyone involved in the gambling industry is responsible for maintaining public confidence in the credibility and integrity of all gambling and the regulatory process. In addition, the Illinois Gaming Act requires licensees to post certain signs, including information about the availability of resources to combat gambling addiction and the withholding of child support late. In July 2002, the ITUC developed a robust voluntary self-exclusion system that allows individuals to recognize a gambling problem, commit not to visit river boats or casino games, and opt out of all mail, marketing and advertising lists and databases. The ITUC remains committed to promoting responsible gambling in Illinois and making valuable changes to the self-exclusion program. In addition, the ITUC sets certain contractual targets with minority and women-owned companies. The Illinois Gambling Act allows approved electronic gaming devices that meet certain minimum standards, subject to the applicable limitation on the number of gambling positions at any Riverboat gambling establishment or casino. According to recently adopted legislation, electronic gaming machines can also be approved at airports and licensees of the organization. 5.1 What changes (if any) to the Gaming Act are currently under discussion? The minimum age to play in Illinois is 21 for casinos and video lotteries and 18 for races, lotteries and bingo. 4.3 Do other foreign laws affect liability and enforcement? Under the Illinois Gambling Act, the original owner`s license and each renewal are valid for a four-year period and are subject to a renewal fee of $250,000.
Likewise, the organization`s original gaming license and any renewal are valid for a period of four (4) years. Supplier`s initial license is valid for a period of one (1) year. Thereafter, the ITUC has the discretion to extend the Supplier`s licence for a maximum period of four (4) years. The licensee and each key person are required to submit documents to the ITUC for review on an annual basis.
