(A) Recitals.
(1) The Village President and Board hereby find that the foregoing recitals are a full, complete and accurate representation of the purpose and intent of this section, direct that the section be liberally construed to accomplish the purpose and intent herein described, and incorporate the recitals the same as though fully set forth herein.
(2) In the event that any provision or application of this section is found invalid or unenforceable, it is the desire of the Village President and Board for the court making such finding to treat the remaining provisions and alternate applications as severable from the invalidity or unenforceability and to remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law.
(B) Definitions. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meaning ascribed thereto in the Act, including, but not limited to, the Board, video gaming terminal and licensed establishment.
(C) Regulation.
(1) No gambling game shall be played, kept, allowed or used on any premises licensed hereunder.
(2) For purposes hereof, GAMBLING GAME includes, but is not limited to, the following when used as a wagering device: baccarat; twenty-one; poker; craps; slot machine; video game of chance; roulette; Klondike table; punch board; faro; keno; numbers ticket; push card; jar ticket; pull tab; and the like. Notwithstanding, video gaming terminals may be operated in accordance with the Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1 et seq., and the regulations of the Illinois Gaming Board promulgated thereunder, or as otherwise authorized by the state.
(3) The owner of a licensed establishment where a video gaming terminal is operated shall conspicuously post the license for such video gaming terminal in view of the public.
(1975 Code, § 22-121) (Ord. 2012-619a, passed 6-19-2012) Penalty, see § 111.99