For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACT. As used in this subchapter of the Code of Crestwood, shall mean the Video Gaming Act found at 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., as from time to time amended.
VIDEO COMPUTER AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Any electronic video game machine that is for amusement purposes only and shall not be used for purposes of, or in connection with, the wagering of money, goods or merchandise upon the outcome of the use or manipulation of such device, or to otherwise be used for purposes of gambling. A proprietor, operator or person in charge of a video computer amusement device may permit free replays to players on the basis of the player's skill, accumulated score, or any other means, and a machine may record or indicate free replays; provided, however, no video computer amusement device shall provide or contain or have attached thereto a "knockoff" device or switch and at no time, except at the close of the day's business, may such a proprietor, operator or person eliminate free replays registered and remaining on any device after use by any person. No evidence of entitlement to accumulated games or to play any device, nor cash, nor anything of value shall be given to any person in acknowledgment of or for the accumulation of any score or replays by any player.
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL DEVICE. Any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, electronic cards or vouchers, or any combination thereof, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including but not limited to video poker, line up, and blackjack, as authorized by the Illinois Gaming Board utilizing a video display and microprocessors in which the player may receive free games or credits that can be redeemed for cash. The term does not include a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, or tokens or is for amusement purposes only.
(Ord. 2513, passed 8-15-2019)