SB4019 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL PAYOUTS
Last Action
2/25/2026 - Senate: To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
230 ILCS 40/5  
230 ILCS 40/20  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Provides that each licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, and licensed veterans establishment at which video gaming terminals are available shall have a payout device approved by the Board. Removes provisions requiring a player to turn in the player's ticket to the appropriate person at those establishments. Provides that no cash award for the maximum wager on any individual hand shall exceed the W-2G reporting requirements set by the Internal Revenue Service (instead of $1,199). Requires cash awards to be awarded in denominations rounded to the nearest 5 cent credit.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
2/06/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/06/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/24/2026SenateAssigned to Executive
2/25/2026SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026