Online casinos in Illinois are becoming more of a reality for Prairie state if a new bill sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro is passed. On Wednesday The Internet Gaming Act SB1656 was filed with the Illinois General Assembly. Details of the bill show that it would authorize internet gaming operators in accordance with the act to launch their platforms. The bill calls for a licensing fee of $250,000, $100,000 to renew and plans to tax operators 15% of adjusted gross gaming revenue. The bill also plans to only allow three individuals branded internet gaming skins.