Chapter 230 — GAMING

(230 ILCS 5/34.3) Sec. 34.3. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 101-31, eff. 6-28-19. Repealed by P.A. 104-185, eff. 8-15-25.)

(230 ILCS 5/35) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-35) Sec. 35. Any person holding or conducting any meeting within the State at which racing of horses shall be permitted for any stake, purse or reward or any person or persons aiding, assisting or abetting in the holding or conducting of such …

(230 ILCS 5/36) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-36) Sec. 36. (a) Whoever administers or conspires to administer to any horse a hypnotic, narcotic, stimulant, depressant or any chemical substance which may affect the speed of a horse at any time in any race where the purse or any part of the…

(230 ILCS 5/36a) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-36a) Sec. 36a. (a) It is recognized that there are horses which exhibit symptoms of epistaxis or respiratory tract hemorrhage which with proper treatment are sound and able to compete in races. The Board shall establish by rule the appropriat…

(230 ILCS 5/37) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-37) Sec. 37. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person: (1) to use or conspire to use any battery, buzzer, electrical, mechanical or other appliances other than the ordinary whip or spur for the purpose of stimulating or depressing a horse or af…

(230 ILCS 5/38) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-38) Sec. 38. (a) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to enter or cause to be entered any horse - mare, stallion, gelding, colt or filly - for competition or knowingly to compete with any horse - mare, stallion, gelding, colt or filly -- en…

(230 ILCS 5/39) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-39) Sec. 39. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage directly or indirectly or for any person to conspire with or to aid, assist or abet any other person in the engagement or commission of any corrupt act or practice, including, but …

(230 ILCS 5/39.1) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-39.1) Sec. 39.1. (a) No person shall, directly or indirectly, accept anything of value from another to be transmitted or delivered for wager in any pari-mutuel system of wagering on horse races. Nothing in this Section prohibits wagering tra…

(230 ILCS 5/4) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-4) Sec. 4. The Board shall consist of 11 members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, not more than 6 of whom shall be of the same political party, and one of whom shall be designated by the Governor to be …

(230 ILCS 5/40) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-40) Sec. 40. (a) The imposition of any fine or penalty provided in this Act shall not preclude the Board in its rules and regulations from imposing a fine or penalty for any other action which, in the Board's discretion, is a detriment or impe…

(230 ILCS 5/41) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-41) Sec. 41. Article 28 of the Criminal Code of 2012, and all other Acts or parts of Acts inconsistent with the provisions of this Act shall not apply to pari-mutuel wagering in manner and form as provided by this Act at any horse race meeting…

(230 ILCS 5/42) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-42) Sec. 42. (a) Except as to the distribution of monies provided for by Sections 28, 29, 30 and 31, nothing whatsoever in this Act shall be held or taken to apply to county fairs and State Fairs or to agricultural and livestock exhibitions wh…

(230 ILCS 5/43) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-43) Sec. 43. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the use of any grounds, enclosure or race track owned or controlled by any organization licensee for any fair, county fair, State Fair, agricultural or livestock exhibition, even t…

(230 ILCS 5/44) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-44) Sec. 44. Nothing in this Act applies to any other method or manner of racing except the racing of horses as set forth. (Source: P.A. 79-1185.)

(230 ILCS 5/45) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-45) Sec. 45. It shall be the duty of the Attorney General and the various State's attorneys in this State in cooperation with the Illinois State Police to enforce this Act. The Governor may, upon request of the Illinois State Police, order the…

(230 ILCS 5/46) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-46) Sec. 46. All final decisions of the Board hereunder shall be subject to judicial review pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Review Law", as now or hereafter amended, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. The term "administr…

(230 ILCS 5/47) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-47) Sec. 47. If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid appl…

(230 ILCS 5/49) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-49) Sec. 49. The General Assembly declares that it is the policy of this State to foster the running of the Hambletonian Stakes in Illinois. Should the Hambletonian stakes no longer be run in Illinois then it is the policy of the State to fost…

(230 ILCS 5/5) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-5) Sec. 5. As soon as practicable following the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1995, the Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, members to the Board as follows: 3 members for terms expiring July 1, 1996; 3 …

(230 ILCS 5/51) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-51) Sec. 51. (a) (Blank). (b) All proceedings respecting acts done before the effective date of this Act shall be determined in accordance with law and regulations enforced at the time the acts occurred. All proceedings instituted for actions …

(230 ILCS 5/52) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-52) Sec. 52. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 89-16, eff. 5-30-95.)

(230 ILCS 5/53) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-53) Sec. 53. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 89-16, eff. 5-30-95.)

(230 ILCS 5/54) Sec. 54. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 98-18, eff. 6-7-13. Repealed by P.A. 101-31, eff. 6-28-19.)

(230 ILCS 5/54.5) Sec. 54.5. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-804, eff. 5-26-06. Repealed internally, eff. 5-26-08.)

(230 ILCS 5/54.75) Sec. 54.75. Horse Racing Equity Trust Fund. (a) There is created a Fund to be known as the Horse Racing Equity Trust Fund, which is a non-appropriated trust fund held separate and apart from State moneys. The Fund shall consist of moneys paid into it by owners …

(230 ILCS 5/55) Sec. 55. Study concerning account wagering and fixed odds wagering. The Board shall study whether it would be in the best interests of the horse racing industry and the State of Illinois to authorize account wagering and fixed odds wagering. The Board shall file a…

(230 ILCS 5/56) Sec. 56. Gaming pursuant to an organization gaming license. (a) A person, firm, corporation, partnership, or limited liability company having operating control of a racetrack may apply to the Gaming Board for an organization gaming license. An organization gaming …

(230 ILCS 5/57) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 57. Fund dissolution. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and in addition to any other transfers that may be provided by law, on June 30, 2026, or as soon thereafter as practical, th…

(230 ILCS 5/6) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-6) Sec. 6. Restrictions on Board members. (a) No person shall be appointed a member of the Board or continue to be a member of the Board if the person or any member of their immediate family is a member of the Board of Directors, employee, or f…

(230 ILCS 5/7) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-7) Sec. 7. Vacancies in the Board shall be filled for the unexpired term in like manner as original appointments. Each member of the Board shall be eligible for reappointment in the discretion of the Governor with the advice and consent of the …

(230 ILCS 5/8) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-8) Sec. 8. Before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, each member of the Board shall take an oath that he will faithfully execute the duties of his office according to the laws of the State and the rules and regulations ado…

(230 ILCS 5/9) (from Ch. 8, par. 37-9) Sec. 9. The Board shall have all powers necessary and proper to fully and effectively execute the provisions of this Act, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) The Board is vested with jurisdiction and supervision over all race m…

(230 ILCS 10/1) (from Ch. 120, par. 2401) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Gambling Act. (Source: P.A. 101-31, eff. 6-28-19.)

(230 ILCS 10/10) (from Ch. 120, par. 2410) Sec. 10. Bond of licensee. Before an owners license is issued or re-issued or a managers license is issued, the licensee shall post a bond in the sum of $200,000 to the State of Illinois. The bond shall be used to guarantee that the lice…

(230 ILCS 10/11) (from Ch. 120, par. 2411) Sec. 11. Conduct of gambling. Gambling may be conducted by licensed owners or licensed managers on behalf of the State aboard riverboats. Gambling may be conducted by organization gaming licensees at organization gaming facilities. Gambl…

(230 ILCS 10/11.1) (from Ch. 120, par. 2411.1) Sec. 11.1. Collection of amounts owing under credit agreements. Notwithstanding any applicable statutory provision to the contrary, a licensed owner, licensed manager, or organization gaming licensee who extends credit to a gambling …

(230 ILCS 10/11.2) Sec. 11.2. Relocation of riverboat home dock. (a) A licensee that was not conducting riverboat gambling on January 1, 1998 may apply to the Board for renewal and approval of relocation to a new home dock location authorized under Section 3(c) and the Board shal…

(230 ILCS 10/12) (from Ch. 120, par. 2412) Sec. 12. Admission tax; fees. (a) A tax is hereby imposed upon admissions to riverboat and casino gambling facilities operated by licensed owners authorized pursuant to this Act. Until July 1, 2002, the rate is $2 per person admitted. Fr…

(230 ILCS 10/13) (from Ch. 120, par. 2413) Sec. 13. Wagering tax; rate; distribution. (a) Until January 1, 1998, a tax is imposed on the adjusted gross receipts received from gambling games authorized under this Act at the rate of 20%. (a-1) From January 1, 1998 until July 1, 200…

(230 ILCS 10/13.05) Sec. 13.05. Withholding of delinquent child support. (a) From winnings required to be reported to the Internal Revenue Service on Form W-2G, an owners licensee or a licensee that operates one or more facilities or gaming locations at which lawful gambling is a…

(230 ILCS 10/13.1) Sec. 13.1. Compulsive gambling. (a) Each licensed owner shall post signs with a statement regarding obtaining assistance with gambling problems, the text of which shall be determined by rule by the Department of Human Services, at the following locations in eac…

(230 ILCS 10/13.2) Sec. 13.2. Withholding of delinquent child support; signs; statement. (a) Each licensed owner may post signs with a statement regarding withholding of delinquent child support, the text of which shall be determined by rule by the Department of Healthcare and Fa…

(230 ILCS 10/14) (from Ch. 120, par. 2414) Sec. 14. Licensees - Records - Reports - Supervision. (a) Licensed owners and organization gaming licensees shall keep books and records so as to clearly show the following: (1) The amount received daily from admission fees. (2) The tota…

(230 ILCS 10/15) (from Ch. 120, par. 2415) Sec. 15. Audit of licensee operations. Annually, the licensed owner, manager, or organization gaming licensee shall transmit to the Board an audit of the financial transactions and condition of the licensee's or manager's total operation…

(230 ILCS 10/16) (from Ch. 120, par. 2416) Sec. 16. Annual Report of Board. The Board shall make an annual report to the Governor, for the period ending December 31 of each year. Included in the report shall be an account of the Board actions, its financial position and results o…

(230 ILCS 10/17) (from Ch. 120, par. 2417) Sec. 17. Administrative procedures. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act shall apply to all administrative rules and procedures of the Board under this Act and the Video Gaming Act, except that: (1) subsection (b) of Section 5-10 of…

(230 ILCS 10/17.1) (from Ch. 120, par. 2417.1) Sec. 17.1. Judicial review. (a) Jurisdiction and venue for the judicial review of a final order of the Board relating to licensed owners, suppliers, organization gaming licensees, and special event licenses is vested in the Appellate…

(230 ILCS 10/18) (from Ch. 120, par. 2418) Sec. 18. Prohibited activities; penalty. (a) A person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for doing any of the following: (1) Conducting gambling where wagering is used or to be used without a license issued by the Board. (2) Conducting g…

(230 ILCS 10/18.1) Sec. 18.1. Distribution of certain fines. If a fine is imposed on an owners licensee or an organization gaming licensee for knowingly sending marketing or promotional materials to any person placed on the self-exclusion list, then the Board shall distribute an …

(230 ILCS 10/19) (from Ch. 120, par. 2419) Sec. 19. Forfeiture of property. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any riverboat, casino, or organization gaming facility used for the conduct of gambling games in violation of this Act shall be considered a gambling place in vio…