(a) Unless the context otherwise requires, all words and terms used in this chapter shall be construed according to definitions contained in the Illinois Liquor Control Law, approved January 31, 1934, including all amendments and additions thereto.
(b) Illinois Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq.
(c) Restaurant, as used in this chapter, means any business where food is served either at tables or over a bar in the form of luncheons, short orders and dinners, but not including businesses that serve sandwiches only over a bar.
(d) Video Gaming, the activity authorized by the Illinois Video Gaming Act, involving the use of a video gaming terminal.
(e) Video Gaming Café, an establishment whose primary or major focus is video gaming, as provided for pursuant to the Illinois Video Gaming Act, and the service of alcohol and food is incidental to the operation of video gaming. Any establishment that receives more than forty-nine percent (49%) of its gross revenue from the operation of video gaming terminals shall be classified as a video gaming café.
(f) Video Gaming Terminals, 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 pursuant to the Illinois Video Gaming Act, 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. 1974-4. Passed 5-28-74; Ord. 2022-04. Passed 2-14-22.)