For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE. Each machine which, upon the insertion of a coin, trade-token or slug, operated or may be operated as a game or contest of skill or amusement of any kind or description and which contains no automatic payoff device for the return of money or trade tokens or slugs, or which makes no provision whatever for the return of money to the player. A MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE is hereby further defined as any machine, apparatus or contrivance which is used or which may be used as a game of skill and amusement wherein or whereby the player initiates, employs or directs any force generated by the machine. The term MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT DEVICE vending recorded music or a period of radio or television entertainment in return for the insertion of deposit therein of a coin, or of trade-token or slugs; provided, however, that this does at include coin operated radios or television sets in private quarter.
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL. Any electronic video game machine allowed pursuant to the Video Gaming Act of Illinois (ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40, §§ 1 et seq.). The term does not include a machine that directly dispenses coins, cash, or tokens or is for amusement purposes only.
(1980 Code, § 16.901) (Ord. 9324, passed 12-26-2017)