Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB2723      — GAMBLING-OWNERS LICENSES

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 October 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill requires gambling licensees to make a reconciliation payment after three years of operation.

This legislation amends the Illinois Gambling Act, mandating that licensees pay a fee based on their adjusted gross receipts after three years of operating. The payment is calculated by taking 75% of the most profitable 12-month period, subtracting previous payments made.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This impacts small business owners in the gambling sector, as they will need to plan for significant fees based on their revenue.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that each licensee shall make a reconciliation payment 3 years after the date the licensee begins operating in an amount equal to 75% of the adjusted gross receipts for the most lucrative consecutive 12-month period of operations, minus an amount equal to (i) the initial payment per gaming position paid by the specific licensee and (ii) the $15,000,000 reconciliation fee.

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. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2723      do?
Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that each licensee shall make a reconciliation payment 3 years after the date the licensee begins operating in an amount equal to 75% of the adjusted gross receipts for the most lucrative consecutive 12-month period of operations, minus an amount equal to (i) the initial payment per gaming position paid by the specific licensee and (ii) the $15,000,000 reconciliation fee.
Who sponsors SB2723     ?
SB2723      is sponsored by Bill Cunningham (Democrat) and Dave Syverson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2723     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced October 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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