(A) It is unlawful to gamble or attend any gambling resort or to make any bet, lottery or gambling hazard or to buy or sell any chances or tickets in any gambling game, arrangement or device,
(B) It is unlawful to possess any gambling device or paraphernalia with the use the same for an unlawful purpose, and any such device or paraphernalia kept with any such intent may be confiscated by the Chief of Police.
(C) It is unlawful to maintain or patronize any establishment maintained for a gambling house or resort.
(D) It is unlawful to advertise any gambling house or gambling resort in any street, alley or public place in the city.
(E) Notwithstanding the above, the prohibitions provided for in this chapter and any other chapter of the city’s code of ordinances that may reference or govern gambling or gambling devices shall not apply to any device, equipment, paraphernalia or activity authorized and operated in full compliance with the Illinois Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.), including, but not limited to, video gaming terminals and the equipment ancillary thereto.
(F) Notwithstanding the above, the prohibitions provided for in this chapter and any other chapter of the city’s code of ordinances that may reference or govern participation in raffles shall not apply to any person, firm or corporation conducting a raffle in full compliance with Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 113, §§ 113.200 through 113.208, Raffle Regulations of this code of ordinances and the Illinois Raffles and Poker Runs Act (230 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq.).
(Ord. 2018-049, passed 9-25-2018)