(A) As used in this section, a "GAMBLING DEVICE" includes any slot machine, and includes any machine or device constructed for the reception of money or other thing of value and so constructed as to return or cause someone to return on chance to the player thereof money, property, or a right to receive money or property. With the exception of any device designed for gambling which is incapable of lawful use, no gambling device shall be forfeited or destroyed unless an individual with a property interest in the device knows of the unlawful use thereof.
(B) Every device designed for gambling which is incapable of lawful use or every device used unlawfully for gambling shall be considered a gambling device and shall be subject to seizure, confiscation, and destruction by municipal authorities.
(C) Every gambling device shall be seized and forfeited as contraband to the county wherein such seizure occurs. Any money or other thing of value integrally related to acts of gambling shall be seized and forfeited as contraband to the county wherein such seizure occurs. (ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 28-5(b))
(D) The following video gaming terminals are exempt from seizure under this section:
(1) Video gaming terminals for sale to a licensed distributor or operator under the Video Gaming Act.
(2) Video gaming terminals used to train licensed technicians or licensed terminal handlers.
(3) Video gaming terminals that are removed from a licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment for repair.
(E) Property seized or forfeited under this section is subject to reporting under the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act. (ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 28-5(g))
(G) Any sports lottery terminals provided by a central system provider that are removed from a lottery retailer for repair under the Sports Wagering Act are exempt from seizure under this section. (ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 28-5(h))
Statutory reference:
Hearing to determine if seized property contraband at seizure, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 28-5