LOTTERY SPORT WAGERING PROGRAM

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Provides for a lottery sports wagering pilot program. Provides that the Department of the Lottery shall implement and administer the lottery sports wagering pilot program no later than June 30, 2025. Provides that every sports lottery terminal offered in this State for play shall first be tested and approved pursuant to the rules of the Department, and each sports lottery terminal offered in this State for play shall conform to an approved model, which shall be ready for play in Illinois within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act and any system testing dates designated by the Department. Provides that lottery games are a part of the private management agreement and competitive bidding process. Provides that sports lottery terminals may be placed in any lottery retailer in the State. Provides that no lottery retailer may cause or permit any person under the age of 21 years to use a sports lottery terminal or sports wagering application. Sets forth provisions concerning definitions, testing, apportionment of revenues, transfer of funds, jurisdiction of the Department, and the purchase or lease of sports lottery terminals. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Lottery Law to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to authorize emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.