Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2636      — GAMING-PRIZE&GIFT KIOSKS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill regulates gaming prize and gift kiosks under the Video Gaming Act.

This bill amends gaming laws to define and regulate prize and gift kiosks, ensuring they comply with specific technical standards. It prohibits certain operations and requires kiosks to be registered with the Department of Revenue.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers operating these kiosks may face increased regulations regarding operational standards and reporting requirements.
  • Small Business: If you operate a prize and gift kiosk, you must comply with new technical standards and register with state authorities.

Summary

Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any of the Illinois Gaming Board rules, and shall not be subject to disciplinary action, delay of any Board consideration, or denial of any license for operating a game device if operation of the gaming device is in compliance with and not considered gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a gambling offense involving a specific gambling device is a Class 4 felony. Prohibits a municipality from imposing any restriction or prohibition related to an activity which is lawful under under a provision that set forth activities that a person may not be convicted of gambling for participating. Includes specified vending or other electronic machines or devices in the definition of gambling device. Amends the Prizes and Gifts Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to operate on any premises a prize and gift kiosk that fails to meet the specified technical standards. Prohibits a prize and gift kiosk from being connected directly or indirectly to the Internet in order to participate in the game or contest or to receive or retrieve any data related to the kiosk or device unless the connected device is a redemption vault. Provides that is unlawful for a prize and gift kiosk to offer the sale of anything other than a bona fide product. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a self contained fill system which permits the operation of the device solely determined on a fee basis or the amount of revenue generated but does not include a system based on time, number of spins or spin equivalent, or other non-revenue based system, and automatically ceases to operate upon the completion of a predetermined cycle. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a route boost plus internal monitoring system that accounts and records (i) cash in, (ii) winnings, (iii) entries used, (iv) power failures, disconnections from the monitoring system, and malfunctions, and (v) remote activations and disabling. Requires a prize and gift kiosk to be registered with the Department of Revenue and to remit the annual fee as set by the Department of Revenue. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2636      do?
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any of the Illinois Gaming Board rules, and shall not be subject to disciplinary action, delay of any Board consideration, or denial of any license for operating a game device if operation of the gaming device is in compliance with and not considered gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a gambling offense involving a specific gambling device is a Class 4 felony. Prohibits a municipality from imposing any restriction or prohibition related to an activity which is lawful under under a provision that set forth activities that a person may not be convicted of gambling for participating. Includes specified vending or other electronic machines or devices in the definition of gambling device. Amends the Prizes and Gifts Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to operate on any premises a prize and gift kiosk that fails to meet the specified technical standards. Prohibits a prize and gift kiosk from being connected directly or indirectly to the Internet in order to participate in the game or contest or to receive or retrieve any data related to the kiosk or device unless the connected device is a redemption vault. Provides that is unlawful for a prize and gift kiosk to offer the sale of anything other than a bona fide product. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a self contained fill system which permits the operation of the device solely determined on a fee basis or the amount of revenue generated but does not include a system based on time, number of spins or spin equivalent, or other non-revenue based system, and automatically ceases to operate upon the completion of a predetermined cycle. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a route boost plus internal monitoring system that accounts and records (i) cash in, (ii) winnings, (iii) entries used, (iv) power failures, disconnections from the monitoring system, and malfunctions, and (v) remote activations and disabling. Requires a prize and gift kiosk to be registered with the Department of Revenue and to remit the annual fee as set by the Department of Revenue. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2636     ?
SB2636      is sponsored by Willie Preston (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2636     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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