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selection process under Section 25-45. (Source: P.A. 101-31, eff. 6-28-19; 102-689, eff. 12-17-21.) (230 ILCS 45/25-25) Sec. 25-25. Sports wagering authorized. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the operation of sports wagering is only lawful when conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules of the Illinois Gaming Board and the Department of the Lottery. (b) A person placing a wager under this Act shall be at least 21 years of age. (c) A licensee under this Act may not accept a wager on a minor league sports event. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, a licensee under this Act may not accept a wager for a sports event involving an Illinois collegiate team. (d-5) Beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 102nd General Assembly until July 1, 2024, a licensee under this Act may accept a wager for a sports event involving an Illinois collegiate team if: (1) the wager is a tier 1 wager; (2) the wager is not related to an individual athlete's performance; and (3) the wager is made in person instead of over the Internet or through a mobile application. (e) A licensee under this Act may only accept a wager from SB3019 Enrolled LRB104 20255 HLH 33706 b Public Act 104-0468