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City of Bloomington, Illinois

cityclerk@cityblm.org

115 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL, 61701, US

309-434-2509

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City Video Gaming License Application

This Application is required as set forth in Chapter 7, Article VIII of the City Code. See https://ecode360.com/34404251 for additional information.
Important to consider prior to beginning this Application:
  • The applying Establishment must already have been issued an Illinois State Video Gaming License.
  • The applying Establishment must have been in business in the applying location for at least 12 months unless the applying Establishment wishes to replicate the business model of another location that has the same majority owner as the applying Establishment.
  • The applying Establishment must be in good standing with the State of Illinois and the City of Bloomington. This includes having no outstanding bills, taxes, or other violations.
  • As of August 26, 2019, no more than sixty (60) Establishments may be licensed to operate video gaming terminals in the City at any given time. License applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
  • As of December 21, 2020, if a video gaming license is unavailable, a qualified applicant who would have received a license if one was available, shall be placed on a waitlist. (See Chapter 7, for details.)
  • City Video Gaming Licenses are valid for a twelve-month period (May 1 to April 30).
  • Each Establishment receiving a City Video Gaming License may have no more than five (5) video gaming terminals.
  • Each Establishment is required to pay the per terminal fee upon first issuance of a license (no prorations) and annually upon renewal. Terminal fees are as follows (per terminal):
    • Fraternal or Veterans organizations: $250.00
    • All other Establishments: $500.00
  • Additional Fees:
    • A Non-Refundable, Application Fee of $250
In order for this application to be accepted, it must be completed in full and all of the following items must be attached:
  1. A copy of the applying Establishment’s State of Illinois Video Gaming License
  2. A copy of the applying Establishment’s Illinois Sectary of State Certificate of Good Standing
  3. A formal letter requesting the transfer that is signed by both parties.
  4. The individual acquiring the establishment license must meet the requirements of § 7-1303 of this article, including that the new person holds the appropriate video gaming license from the State of Illinois.
  5. If modificaitons to current layout are planned, an updated computer-generated, drawn-to-scale, floor plan of the Establishment meeting the requirements detailed in Ch.7, Sec 123(E) Application Requirements (An electronic version must be provided on CD or emailed; USB flash drives not accepted. Paper copy (at least 11x17) available upon request.)
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