Gaming terminals

Truck stops were now allowed to have up to a total of 10 slots machines. This act allowed the use of slot machines in liquor pouring establishments.

More businesses became interested in obtaining a license to operate video gaming terminals from the Illinois Gaming Board and it has continued to grow ever since.

Other types of gambling now allowed are bingo, live poker, lotteries, pull tabs, jar games, and charitable games. Video gaming terminals are a type of legal gambling that many business owners and travelers use.

In some states, video gaming terminals are also known as video lottery terminals because the state lottery regulates them. People who play video gaming terminals wager money and either lose or receive a return on what they invest.

There is a minimum amount that is required to wager to be able to play. Most consoles are based on slots or card games, while some offer multiple games to choose from. The state of Illinois amended its VGT laws in June and this law included some changes such as a terminal tax increase, maximum wager amount increase, and an increase in the number of terminals allowed on-premises.

This law authorized the use of video gaming terminals at the Illinois and Du Quoin state fairs and added provisions for use of VGTs in malls and truck stops. There are many regulations and statutes relating to video gaming. Even some municipalities within the state have their own added standards for the machines. These standards involve responsible playing including appropriate licensure, self, exclusion, and a minimum age requirement.

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Researchers estimate there are 20, to 40, illegal VGTs operating at various bars, restaurants, and social clubs across Pennsylvania today. To stop this illegal activity and start collecting taxes, the state considered several options before striking a compromise. Both the House and the Senate passed a comprehensive gambling expansion package.

It includes the authorization of VGTs at certain truck stops. Tom Wolf signed the bill into law soon after. But in early summer, , a PA State Senator recently unsuccessfully floated a major expansion during closed-door discussions in the Republican caucus. His proposal would have expanded VGT licensing to include bars, social clubs, and other locations with liquor licenses.

His proposal failed to gain traction before the legislative recess. Both sides believe the proposal could be back around November — budget time.