House Sponsors: MAUTINO. Short description: VIDEO LOTTERY GAMING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Video Gaming Act. Provides that the Illinois Department of Revenue shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of laws relating to video gaming terminals. Amends the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act to create a program for education, training, and research concerning the problem of compulsive gambling. Amends the Gambling Article of the Criminal Code to make corresponding changes. Effective January 1, 1998. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 837 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. HOME RULE NOTE HB 837 does not preempt home rule authority. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status