A. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Code to the contrary, video gaming as defined and regulated under the Illinois Video Gaming Act, shall be permitted within the Village. At all times a licensed establishment shall comply in all respects with the Video Gaming Act 1 and the regulations of the Illinois Gaming Board, as they each may be amended from time to time. (Ord. 12-18, 11-20-2012)
B. The definitions for this chapter are those definitions set forth in the Illinois Video Gaming Act and any amendments related thereto, which definitions are herein incorporated into this section by reference. The following definitions are listed for convenience purposes as same are more pertinent and germane to this licensing chapter. Any conflict between the terms of this chapter and the Illinois Video Gaming Act shall be resolved in favor of the Illinois Video Gaming Act.
LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT: Any retail establishment licensed by the Village where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, mixed, or otherwise served for consumption on the premises. Licensed establishment does not include a facility operated by an organization licensee, an intertrack wagering licensee, or an intertrack wagering location licensee licensed under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or a riverboat licensed under the Riverboat Gambling Act, unless waived by the Illinois Gaming Board.
MINOR: Any person under the age of twenty one (21) years.
TERMINAL OPERATOR: Any individual, partnership, corporation, or limited liability company that is licensed under the Illinois Video Gaming Act that owns, services, and maintains video gaming terminals for placement in licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, or licensed veterans' establishments.
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL: Any electronic video gaming machine that, upon insertion of cash, 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 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. (Ord. 12-18, 11-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2019-36, 7-16-2019)
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