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Getting Started
Most Illinois liquor-licensed establishments with a retail liquor license can qualify for video gaming terminals. This includes bars, restaurants, hotels, truck stops, travel plazas, and other qualifying hospitality venues. Sentinel Gaming offers a free site evaluation to determine your eligibility quickly and accurately.
Licensing & Compliance
Video gaming in Illinois is regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), a state agency that oversees all aspects of video gaming terminal operations, licensing, compliance, and reporting.
Revenue & Business Impact
Video gaming terminals generate recurring net terminal income (NTI) that is shared between the venue and the terminal operator under an agreed split. For many venues, gaming represents a meaningful and reliable new revenue stream that operates alongside existing food, beverage, and entertainment income.
Design & Setup
Sentinel Gaming conducts a thorough site evaluation that includes reviewing your floor layout, traffic patterns, existing customer flow, lighting, and revenue potential. This assessment forms the foundation of a customized gaming area plan tailored to your venue.
Operations & Support
After your venue goes live, Sentinel Gaming continues as your active operator partner. We monitor terminal performance in real time, manage service and maintenance, provide access to the Sentinel Performance Dashboard, and work with you on promotions and ongoing optimization.
Responsible Gaming
Illinois law requires that all licensed video gaming locations comply with responsible gaming regulations, including display of required signage, access to self-exclusion program information, and adherence to age verification requirements. Sentinel Gaming ensures your venue meets all requirements from day one.
Still have questions?
Our team is ready to walk you through everything. Schedule a free consultation today.
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