A New Illinois Law Could Increase Your Cash flow.
Bring Legalized Gambling to Your Bar

Gaming Law

If you currently hold an Illinois liquor license, you could be eligible to operate up to five licensed video poker machines in your establishment. These aren't just video games. They are actual gambling machines with games like poker and blackjack - licensed by the State of Illinois and the Illinois Gaming Board.

These games in you bar would not only mean a new source of revenue. Video gaming machines can drive customers to your establishment on weekdays, afternoons, and other times when customer traffic is low. Just as important, video gaming machines can also increase your food and beverage check averages, because your existing customers will want to stay in your establishment longer to play your video gaming machines. This is a great opportunity!

The New Law

Pursuant to Illinois' Video Gaming Act, 230 ILCS 40/1, et seq., establishments like your with active liquor licenses, can soon obtain a license to operate up to five video poker machines that offer multiple games, such as poker, line-up, and blackjack. When the license applications are available, our clients will be among the first businesses in line to have their applications reviewed.

Video gaming will be coming to bars and restaurants in Illinois soon. I am an attorney and I have worked in the gaming industry and bar and restaurant industries in Illinois and Indiana since 2003. Let's work together for you to be one of the first establishments to get one of these coveted video gaming licenses, so that you can be the first establishment in your community to offer this new for of entertainment.

Act Fast

When other bars and restaurants around the state begin to submit their applications, there may be thousands of applications sent to the Illinois Gaming Board. This backlog can delay the issuance of your license. Don't get stuck in the backlog. Don't wait until the other bars and restaurants in your area offer video gaming. You need to act fast!

We will work to help make your establishment among the first businesses to offer video gaming.

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