Video gaming shall be a secondary use of any establishment obtaining a license under this chapter. All licensees with a state video gaming license shall be subject to the following regulations, and, by the act of acceptance of a license to sell alcoholic liquors at retail under this chapter, agree:
(A) To comply with all provisions of this chapter;
(B) To obtain, and maintain, a valid video gaming terminal permit sticker for each video gaming terminal at the establishment;
(C) To post, except for establishments which are strictly limited to access by persons 21 years or older, a sign immediately outside the doorway or portal to the designated gaming area which sign shall be as follows:
(1) The sign shall be constructed of sturdy material not less than 12 inches by 16 inches;
(2) The sign shall be conspicuous and legible at a distance of not less than 20 feet, and shall be in a well lit location;
(3) The licensee shall be responsible to maintain the sign and keep it in good repair, continuously legible;
(4) The sign shall contain the following words and symbols:
NO PERSONS UNDER 21 ALLOWED
(D) To post a sign in a conspicuous location within the designated gaming area, which sign shall be as follows:
(1) The sign shall be constructed of sturdy material not less than 8½ inches by 11 inches;
(2) The sign shall be conspicuous and legible at a distance of not less than five feet and shall be well lit;
(3) All print on the sign shall be not less than 14-point font;
(4) The licensee shall be responsible to maintain the sign and keep it in good repair, continuously legible;
(5) The sign shall contain the following words and symbols:
How do you know if you have a gambling problem? Review the following questions: • You have often gambled longer than you had planned. • You have often gambled until your last dollar was gone. • Thoughts of gambling have caused you to lose sleep. • You have used your income or savings to gamble while letting bills go unpaid. • You have made repeated, unsuccessful attempts to stop gambling. • You have broken the law or considered breaking the law to finance your gambling. • You have borrowed money to finance your gambling. • You have felt depressed or suicidal because of your gambling losses. • You have been remorseful after gambling. • You have gambled to get money to meet your financial obligations. If you or someone you know answers yes to any of these questions, consider seeking professional help or advice by calling the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or the State of Illinois Hotline: 1-800-426-2537. |
(Ord. 14-1198, passed 8-13-2013)