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This bill changes how money is shared among local governments in Illinois by addressing fees related to sports betting. If a city charges fees for sports wagering, those fees will be subtracted from the money that city receives from the Local Government Distributive Fund. The deducted amount will then be shared with other municipalities and counties in the state.

IL SB2760 is a senate bill in the Illinois 104th General Assembly, sponsored by Patrick Joyce (D), currently “Introduced” since January 13, 2026.

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Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes fairness in revenue sharing among municipalities by ensuring that cities that impose sports wagering fees do not unfairly benefit at the expense of others. This approach is seen as a way to encourage equitable distribution of funds, allowing all local governments to benefit from the growth of sports wagering.

Critics contend that the bill could discourage municipalities from exploring sports wagering as a revenue source, fearing that any fees imposed would be redistributed away from their communities. They argue that this could limit local governments' ability to fund important services and initiatives that rely on these potential revenues.