Can I offer contests that involve college sports in Illinois? What are the requirements?

Based on the information available in the provided documents, it is unclear whether offering contests that involve college sports in Illinois is allowed. However, there are some requirements and regulations related to amateur sports in Illinois that may be relevant to your query.

Illinois Commission on Amateur Sports

The Illinois Commission on Amateur Sports is responsible for promoting, developing, expanding, hosting, and fostering amateur sports, amateur sports programs, and amateur sporting events and tournaments throughout the State of Illinois ^[1.1]. The Commission is also responsible for making recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity about the promotion, development, expansion, hosting, and fostering of amateur sports ^[1.1].

Licensing and Regulation of Athletic Contests

The corporate authorities of each municipality in Illinois may license, tax, and regulate all athletic contests and exhibitions carried on for gain ^[4.1]. However, the tax imposed on the gross receipts derived from the sale of admission tickets cannot exceed 3% of the gross receipts ^[4.1].

Conclusion

Based on the available information, it is unclear whether offering contests that involve college sports in Illinois is allowed. However, municipalities in Illinois may license, tax, and regulate all athletic contests and exhibitions carried on for gain ^[4.1]. It is recommended that you consult with legal counsel to determine the specific requirements and regulations related to offering contests that involve college sports in Illinois.

Source(s):

• [1.1] 20 ILCS 4107/5
• [4.1] 65 ILCS 5/11-54-1

Jurisdiction

Illinois

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