Illinois bill would require sports betting sites to show problem gambling pop-ups

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Illinois bill would require sports betting sites to show problem gambling pop-ups

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  • Geoff Zochodne, Covers
February 9, 2023 9:24 PM
  • Geoff Zochodne, Covers
  • Illinois
  • Sports Betting

While no one loves pop-up ads, proposed legislation in the Land of Lincoln could force sports betting sites to periodically use the promotional tools to inform players about problem-gambling resources.

Democratic Sen. Bill Cunningham introduced SB1508 on Tuesday, which if it passes the legislature and becomes law, would require online sports betting sites in Illinois to show a pop-up message about webpages offering help with gambling addiction after every 10 wagers made.

The Illinois Gaming Board, the state’s regulator of legal sports betting, would be responsible for ensuring the pop-up ads do indeed pop up.

While there is no guarantee Cunningham’s legislation is approved by the Senate, its introduction is another sign that lawmakers across the U.S. are interested in tightening the regulation of online sportsbooks and ensuring problem gambling is addressed.