As the Illinois legislative session came to a close last week, efforts to legalize online casinos in the state encountered another setback. Two significant proposals—House Bill 2239, presented by State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., and Senate Bill 1565, sponsored by State Sen. Cristina Castro—were unable to progress beyond the committee stage, effectively halting any movement on the issue until the next legislative session begins in January 2025.
Both bills aimed to establish a legal framework for online casinos in Illinois, proposing a 15% tax on the revenue generated by these operators. The sponsors of these bills emphasized the potential tax revenue as a crucial benefit, especially in light of the state’s ongoing budgetary needs. Despite these arguments, the Subcommittee on Gaming, Wagering, and Racing in the Illinois State Senate and the Gaming Committee in the Illinois State House did not advance the proposals. The lack of consensus among lawmakers meant that neither bill reached the floor for debate or a vote before the session ended.
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