Please consider the following regulations before applying for a Video Gaming License:

• 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.

Please attach the following documents to your application upon submission:

• A copy of the applying Establishment’s State of Illinois Video Gaming License
• A copy of the applying Establishment’s Illinois Sectary of State Certificate of Good Standing
• A 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.)
• Documentation substantiating that the Establishment has been in operation for at least 12 months (i.e. tax statements, etc.) (N/A if applying to replicate another existing business model)

Video Gaming Licenses are renewed on an annual basis.

Renewal Affidavit - Used for licensees who have an existing license and wish to renew their license on an annual basis.

Gross Income Report - This document is required as a supplement to the establishment's Video Gaming License Renewal Affidavit. Must be completed on the provided form.

Each Establishment is required to pay the per terminal fee upon first issuance of a license 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

This interactive map shows all of the video gaming license holders in Bloomington and is color coded by Ward.*Per Ord. 2021-82, contracted video gaming licenses do not factor into the 60 license cap.

As of Monday, December 21, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., if a license is unavailable, an applicant may still submit a completed application with all necessary required documents. The application will be reviewed and if the applicant establishment would have qualified for a video gaming license if one was available, it will be placed on the Video Gaming Waitlist. Applications are reviewed on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please view Ord. No. 2020 - 85 Video Gaming Waitlist.

Current Waitlist:

1. Jim's Steak House of BLM, Inc. d/b/a Jim's Steak House (2307 E. Washington St.)
2. Clarabel, LTD. d/b/a Rosie's Pub (106 E. Front St.)
3. Arlandria, LLC. d/b/a Reality Bites (414 N. Main St.)
4. No Ceiling Hospitality, LLC. d/b/a Shake It Up Cocktail Lounge (105 W. Front St.)
5. Smokque, Inc. d/b/a Brass Pig Smoke & Ale House (602 N. Main St.)
6. B FORE, LLC. d/b/a X-Golf Bloomington (1407 N. Veteran's Pkwy, Ste. 2 & 3)
7. Casper Brewing Company, LLC (3803 & 3807 Bally Bunion Rd)
8. MBD Bros, LLC, d/b/a Iron Coyote Challenge Park (4113 E. Oakland Ave.)