Slot machines for Chicago bars and restaurants
Illinois law sets how slot machine (video gaming terminal) income is split, and it’s the same with every operator. So the choice that matters is who supports your business: a dedicated Account Manager, local service around the clock, and a licensing team that walks you through the application.
Prairie State Gaming is rooted in Illinois and backed by PENN Entertainment, Inc., with 8 route offices across the state.
Same split. Different service.
The Illinois Video Gaming Act fixes the revenue split and forbids an operator from giving you anything to sign. What you're really choosing is the team: who answers when a machine goes down on a Friday night, who handles the paperwork, and who helps bring players in the door.
Account Management
A dedicated Account Manager who knows the location, its priorities and goals — one consistent point of contact.
Service & Support
Local service teams with around-the-clock support to address equipment issues and keep the gaming operation running.
Gaming Area Planning
Help evaluating the space, equipment options and layout so the gaming area fits the location and feels comfortable for guests.
Marketing Support
A marketing and design team that brings attention to the gaming offering through promotional materials and approved campaigns.
Performance Insights
The Partner Performance Portal: reporting on gaming results to review trends and discuss next steps with the PSG team.
Licensing Support
A licensing team that explains the application process and coordinates the information and steps needed to move forward.
Red Carpet Rewards
Player promotions, prize opportunities and events through RCR, with the platform, on-site setup and materials supported by PSG.
Darts, Leagues & Amusements
Darts, pool, Golden Tee and other amusements; in-house and remote dart leagues with 100% player payback.
From first call to an open gaming area
Talk to PSG
Tell us about your location, your space and what you're weighing.
Get the licensing answers
PSG's licensing team explains the state and City steps and what you'll need.
Plan the gaming area
Work through the space, equipment options and layout so it fits your room.
Supported from day one
When licenses are in place, your Account Manager, service team and marketing team are behind you.
See what's happening in your neighborhood
Public City and Illinois Gaming Board records, written up for the place you actually run a business.
Your neighborhood
How many bars and restaurants are on your strip, and how many have already applied for video gaming.
Your ZIP code
The liquor-licensed spots around you and the gaming applications on public record.
Your ward
Your alderperson, your ward's licensing picture, and how it voted.
Plan Your Next Move With PSG
Exploring video gaming for your Chicago business? Start with a team that takes the time to understand your location and your goals. PSG can help you navigate licensing questions, consider your gaming-area setup and understand the service, marketing and player promotions available through a partnership.
What changed, and when
Dated, sourced updates on video gaming in Chicago: the budget vote, the first state approvals, City Hall's next step. Published as it happens.
Questions about video gaming at your place?
Ask the people who'd be supporting you. Local People. National Backing.
Gambling problem? For free confidential help, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be 21+ to wager.