Illinois lawmakers propose defining sweepstakes platforms as gambling devices
Illinois senator Bill Cunningham introduced SB3439, a bill that would expand the state definition of a gambling device to cover certain electronic machines and internet-based sweepstakes. The proposal follows cease-and-desist letters sent by the Illinois Gaming Board to 65 companies; the article reports that only JefeBet and Jumbo88 now list Illinois as restricted.
If enacted, the bill could expose sweepstakes operators serving Illinois residents to gambling-device restrictions.