For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“GAMBLING DEVICE.” Any clock, tape machine, slot machine, or other machines or device for the reception of money or other thing of value on chance or skill, or upon the action of which money or other thing of value is staked, hazarded, bet, won, or lost; or any mechanism, furniture, fixture, equipment, or other device designed primarily for use in a gambling place. A “GAMBLING DEVICE” does not include:
(1) A coin-in-the-slot operated mechanical device played for amusement which rewards the player with the right to replay such mechanical device, which device is so constructed or devised as to make such result of the operation thereof depend in part upon the skill of the player and which returns to the player thereof no money, property, or right to receive money or property.
(2) Vending machines by which full and adequate return is made for the money invested and in which there is no element of chance or hazard.
(3) A video gaming terminal, as allowed by the Illinois Video Gaming Act and this code.
“LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT.” Any licensed retail establishment where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. The term “LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT” includes any licensed fraternal establishment and/or licensed veterans establishment as those terms are defined in the Illinois Video Gaming Act.
“LOTTERY.” Any scheme or procedure whereby one or more prizes are distributed by chance among persons who have paid or promised consideration for a chance to win such prizes, whether such scheme or procedure is called a lottery, raffle, gift, sale, or some other name.
“POLICY GAME.” Any scheme or procedure whereby a person promises or guarantees by any instrument, bill, certificate, writing, token, or other device that any particular number, character, ticket, or certificate shall in the event of any contingency in the nature of a lottery entitle the purchaser or holder to receive money, property, or evidence of debt.
“VIDEO GAMING.” The ownership, placement, maintenance, operation or use of a video gaming terminal (as defined below) in a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment or licensed veterans establishment, as said terms are defined within the Video Gaming Act, ILCS Ch. 230, Act 40 §§ 1 et seq., (hereinafter the “establishment(s)”), within the village.
“VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL.” 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, 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.
“WAGER.”
(1) Any wager with respect to a sports event or a contest, placed with a person engaged in the business of accepting such wagers.
(2) Any wager placed in a wagering pool with respect to a sports event or a contest, if such pool is conducted for profit;
(3) Any wager placed in a lottery conducted for profit.
('77 Code, § 130.001) (Ord. 61-0-026, passed 10-16-61; Am. Ord. 2012-O-19, passed 6-5-12; Am. Ord. 2013-O-060, passed 1-7-14)