(A) For purposes of this section, a GAMBLING PLACE is any real estate, vehicle, boat, or any other property whatsoever used for the purposes of gambling, with the exception of licensed video gaming terminals in currently licensed establishments as put forth in the Illinois Video Gaming Act, and in full compliance with rules promulgated by the Illinois Gaming Board. No person shall knowingly permit any premises or property owned or occupied by him or under his control to be used as a gambling place.
(B) When any premises is determined by the circuit court to be a gambling place:
(1) Such premises is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and
(2) Such premises of any person who knowingly permits thereon a violation of any section of this chapter shall be held liable for, and may be sold to pay any unsatisfied judgment that may be recovered and any unsatisfied fine that may be levied under any section of this chapter.
(Am. Ord. 3706, passed 6-11-12) Penalty, see § 130.99
Statutory reference:
Similar state statute, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 28-3