(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) ELECTRONIC MACHINE or DEVICE. A mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated machine or device, that is owned, leased, or otherwise possessed by a sweepstakes sponsor or promoter, or any of the sweepstakes sponsors or promoters partners, affiliates, subsidiaries or contractors, that is intended to be used by a sweepstakes entrant, that uses energy, and that is capable of displaying information on a screen or other mechanism.
(2) ENTER or ENTRY. The act or process by which a person becomes eligible to receive any prize offered in a sweepstakes.
(3) ENTERTAINING DISPLAY. Visual information capable of being seen on an electronic machine or device by a sweepstakes entrant that takes the form of actual game play or simulated game play.
(4) PRIZE. Any gift, award, gratuity, goods, service, credit, or anything else of value, which may be transferred to a person, whether possession of the prize is actually transferred or placed on an account or other record as evidence of the intent to transfer the prize.
(5) SWEEPSTAKES. Any game, advertising scheme or plan, or other promotion which, with or without payment of any consideration, a person may enter to win or become eligible to receive any prize, the determination of which is based upon an element of chance.
(B) Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, lease, operate, or place into operation an electronic machine or device in any location open to the public within the Village of Carol Stream for the following purposes:
(1) To conduct a sweepstakes through the use of an entertaining display including the entry process or the reveal of a prize; or
(2) To promote a sweepstakes that is conducted through the use of an entertainment display including the entry process or reveal of a prize.
(C) Exceptions. Nothing contained in Article 4, Chapter 11 shall be construed as prohibiting duly licensed video gaming terminals as authorized by § 11-2-7(Q) of this code.
(D) Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this article shall be fined not less than $250 nor more than $1,500 for each offense. Each machine or device found to be in violation, and each day such violation occurs or continues, shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
(Ord. 2019-06-20, passed 6-3-2019)