SUN CITY – Sun City residents and Jameson’s Restaurant were reminded last week that the eatery has another gate to pass through before installing video gaming machines.
In addition to a license from the State of Illinois for which it has applied, Jameson’s must receive approval from the community association board of directors. This subject came up briefly at last week’s February board meeting in Drendel Ballroom. Betty Darow, N.5, asked the board about the status of Jameson’s pursuit of approvals needed to install up to five video gaming machines in its facilities in Prairie Lodge.
Keys on a gaming machine already installed at The Village Inn. (Chris La Pelusa/Sun Day Photo)
Bill Pennock, CAM executive director, said the restaurant needs CAM board approval as well as a state license. Later in the meeting, Board President Bonnie Bayser said, “They [Jameson’s] can’t do anything with video gaming until we approve it.”
Jameson’s was one of eight Huntley establishments that applied for video gaming licenses after the Huntley Village Board authorized village businesses to apply for licenses last year under the state’s new video gaming program.
As of Feb. 20, Jameson’s license application was pending at the Illinois Gaming Board, according to the board website and a board official. The restaurant has not approached the CAM board about the matter, according to CAM sources.
An IGB staff member said last week that there is no firm timetable for approval of license applications.
The Village Inn on the Huntley town square is the first establishment in Huntley to gain approval for video gaming. Four machines were installed there late last year. Other establishments that have either applied for, or received state licenses, are Parkside Pub, Offie’s Tap, Bowl-Hi Lanes, Sponsors Bar and Grill, Sammy’s Restaurant and Bar, and the American Legion Hall.
