The following regulations apply to all licensed establishments operating a video gaming terminal on the licensed premises:
A. A valid State video gaming license must be clearly displayed at all times.
B. A valid City video gaming license must be clearly displayed at all times.
C. No more than the maximum number of video gaming terminals allowed by the Illinois Video Gaming Act 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., may be located on the licensed premises.
D. All video gaming terminals must be located in an area restricted to persons over twenty one (21) years of age. The entrance to the restricted area must be within the view of at least one employee of the establishment who is over twenty one (21) years of age. Any licensed establishment that allows persons under twenty one (21) years of age to enter the establishment must isolate video gaming terminals in a separate area inaccessible to minors.
E. No licensed establishment may permit any person under the age of twenty one (21) years to use, play, or operate a video gaming terminal.
F. Signage must be posted at the entrance to, and inside of, the designated gaming area in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Illinois Gaming Board.
G. The licensed establishment must fully comply with all applicable City ordinances, including the City's liquor control regulations, as well as any applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
H. The licensed establishment must fully comply with the Illinois Video Gaming Act, as amended, and all rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board.
I. Licensed establishments must immediately notify the Mayor in the event the Illinois Gaming Board revokes or suspends the licensed establishment's video gaming license. The revocation, loss, or suspension of a valid State video gaming license shall automatically result in the revocation, loss, or suspension of the City video gaming license for all video gaming terminals without any refund of any fee.
J. An owner, manager, or employee over the age of twenty one (21) must be present during all hours of operation when video gaming terminals are available for use by the public. (Ord. 1739, 2-12-2019; amd. Ord. 1768, 7-13-2021; Ord. 1768, 7-13-2021)