(A) For purposes of this section, a “GAMBLING PLACE” is any real estate, vehicle, boat, or any other property whatsoever used for the purposes of gambling other than the gambling conducted in the manner authorized by the Illinois Gambling Act, the Sports Wagering Act or the Video Gaming Act.
(B) Any person who knowingly permits any premises or property owned or occupied by him or under his control to be used as a gambling place commits an offense punishable by a fine as provided for in this code. Each subsequent offense is a felony and shall be prosecuted under appropriate state law.
(C) When any premises are determined by the circuit court to be a gambling place:
(1) Such premises is a public nuisance and may be proceeded against as such; and
(2) All licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the municipality or any agency thereof authorizing the serving of food or liquor on such premises shall be void; and no license, permit, or certificate so canceled shall be reissued for such premises for a period of 60 days thereafter; nor shall any person convicted of keeping a gambling place be reissued such license for one year from his conviction and, after a second conviction of keeping a gambling place, any such person shall not be reissued such license; and
(3) Such premises of any person who knowingly permits thereon a violation of any section of this chapter shall be held liable for, and may be sold to pay any unsatisfied judgment that may be recovered and any unsatisfied fine that may be levied under any section of this chapter.
(ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5 § 28-3) (‘69 Code, § 18-16) Penalty, see § 130.99
Cross-reference:
Maintaining a public nuisance, see § 136.35