(A) Licensed video gaming exemption. The prohibitions of this chapter and any other chapter or section of the County Code that may reference or govern gambling or gaming shall not apply to any video gaming terminal that has a valid video gaming terminal permit sticker and is being operated by a licensed liquor, fraternal, veterans, or truck stop establishment which has a valid county video gaming establishment license and is in full compliance with this chapter.
(B) Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT OR LICENSED PREMISES. Any establishment which holds a valid license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on the premises under the Lake County Liquor Control Ordinance and is licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board to operate a video gaming terminal on its premises, or any fraternal establishment, veterans establishment or truck stop establishment that is licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board to operate a video gaming terminal on its premises.
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL. Any electronic video game machine that, upon insertion of cash, is available to play or simulate the play of a video game, including but not limited to video poker, line up, and blackjack, utilizing a video display and microprocessors in which the player may receive free games, receipts or credits which can be redeemed for cash. VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL does not include a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, or tokens or is for amusement purposes only.
(Ord. 13-0868, passed - -2013)