Slot Machines for Bars in Cicero, IL
The Illinois Gaming Board's September 2026 report lists 76 establishments in Cicero with video gaming terminals, 437 terminals in all. If you run a bar or restaurant in Cicero, here is what is on the public record and how Prairie State Gaming would work with you.
About Cicero
How Cicero came to be
Cicero began as a township in the 1860s, covering 36 square miles west of Chicago. Over the following decades Chicago annexed its outer sections, and Oak Park and Berwyn broke away as their own municipalities. The borders of the Town of Cicero were set in 1901. The town itself grew out of several separate settlements, among them Clyde, Drexel, Hawthorne and Morton Park, which gradually ran together.
What gave Cicero its working-class character was the Western Electric Company's Hawthorne Works, a telephone-equipment plant at Cermak Road and Cicero Avenue. It employed thousands of Ciceronians from the early 1900s and closed in 1983. In 1954 its workers unionized under IBEW Local 1859, which within two years counted 13,200 members. When the SS Eastland capsized in the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, almost all of its passengers were from Cicero, many of them Hawthorne Works employees and their families bound for a company outing.
Cicero today
Czechs, who moved west from Pilsen and South Lawndale, were the majority in the early and middle twentieth century, and a large number of Poles lived here too. In later decades a large Latino population arrived, and by the 2010 Census more than three-quarters of residents identified as Hispanic. The population has been steady for a long time, from over 66,000 in 1930 to about 83,000 in 2010. The Hawthorne Works Tower, at Cermak Road and Cicero Avenue, is all that remains of the plant, and a large strip mall now occupies the rest of the site.
The bar and restaurant scene
Cicero grew out of separate settlements that ran together, and the bars and restaurants still trade block by block. The crowd that once came off the Hawthorne Works shifts has given way to a mostly Latino customer base, and an owner on Cermak Road or any of the cross streets is serving neighbors rather than traffic. Family-run rooms, neighborhood taverns and restaurants sit side by side, and the regulars are people who live within a few blocks. The Gaming Board record on this page lists the Cicero locations that hold video gaming licenses.
Sources
- Cicero Public Library — Explore Cicero History (accessed November 6, 2026)
- WBEZ — Cicero, past and present (accessed November 6, 2026)
Video gaming locations in Cicero
Establishments in Cicero on the Illinois Gaming Board's lists of video gaming licensees and applicants, with the status the Board shows.
- 12th St Food and Liquor, Inc6113 W Roosevelt RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 25, 2024
- 12th St. BP5737 W. Roosevelt Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
- 1557 SOUTH CENTRAL BUSINESS INC1557 S CENTRAL AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 17, 2020
- 35th Oil Group, Inc.3501 S Central AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 7, 2023
- 5147 W. Roosevelt, Inc.5147 W ROOSEVELT RDLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 7, 2023
- 5800 Corporation5800 W. 26th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 7, 2018
- AJJ OIL GROUP INC6001 W 35TH STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 27, 2023
- Akash Cafe Cicero Inc1306 S Cicero Ave Unit BApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · December 4, 2024
- American Legion Cicero Post #965820 W 35th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 24, 2025
- Anna's Cafe2625B South CiceroLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
- Anna's Gaming Cafe5917 W Cermak RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 28, 2022
- ATIZAPAN5904-06 W. 35th St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 2, 2018
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- BARSTOOL GAMES INC2222 South Central AvenueApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · July 6, 2026
- BEST VALUE LIQUORS6105 w roosevelt rdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 28, 2015
- Big Top6001 W. Roosevelt RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 8, 2021
- Big Top 25813 Cermak RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 8, 2021
- BP AMOCO5201 W Cermak RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 16, 2019
- BP GAS STATION5756 W OGDEN AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 17, 2020
- Callejon Del Beso5827 W 16th St. Front 1Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 22, 2026
- CHARLY'S PLACE2424 S LARAMIE AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 8, 2024
- CHEMO'S PLACE1401 S. 48TH CTLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2018
- Cherrywood Tap5129 West 31st StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 30, 2014
- Chiko Club Liquors5202 West 25th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- Cicero Mobil Food Mart1306 S Cicero AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 8, 2022
- Cicero Slots of Fun5929 Roosevelt RoadApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · August 12, 2026
- Donna's Lounge Inc.1541 S. 58th AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 26, 2014
- DONNA'S SLOTS & CAFE, INC.5821 W. OGDEN AVENUELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 27, 2021
- El Patron Slots2260 S. Cicero Ave. Suite B.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 15, 2014
- El Porvenir Supermercado2336 S Laramie Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 25, 2015
- El Provenir Super, Inc.3018 S. Laramie Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 16, 2022
- El Zacatecano Sports Bar5908 W Cermak Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 26, 2026
- Elkhorn Inn2129 S. 59th Ct.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 31, 2016
- Errico's Club 305713 W Roosevelt RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 26, 2014
- European American Banquet Hall3121 S 48th Ct.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 16, 2017
- Fiesta5643 W CermakLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 2, 2016
- Hody's Grill4747 W. Roosevelt RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
- Hoots2201-D South Cicero AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 11, 2020
- INFINITY LIQUORS & SLOTS5943 W ROOSEVELT RDLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 26, 2026
- La Carreta3501 S. 55th Ct.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 26, 2026
- La Plazuela2332 S Laramie Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- LA PRICESSA LIQUORS4728 W CERMAK RDApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · October 23, 2026
- Lanie's CafePrairie State Gaming partner5823 W. Roosevelt RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 27, 2021
- LUCKY 7 GAMING CAFE5629 W ROOSEVELT RD,Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
- Lucky Dog6043 W. Roosevelt Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 11, 2020
- Mariscos La Ramada Estilo Nayarit Bar & Grill LLC3010 S Laramie AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 20, 2026
- Marissa's Bar Inc3147 S 53rd CtLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 27, 2023
- MAYS LOUNGE2942 S. CICERO AVE. Unit BLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 9, 2021
- MI TAQUERIA OCHOA2413 S. Laramie Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
- NEW SUNRISE INC5921 W 16TH STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 14, 2024
- NIKKI'S PUB & GAMING6121 WEST 35TH STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 14, 2024
- PARLOR SPORTS INC5821 W. 35th St. STE BLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
- Paty's Cafe5707 W. RooseveltLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 22, 2026
- Penny's Place3024 S. CiceroLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 26, 2014
- Penny's Place2418 S Cicero AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 9, 2018
- Penny's Place2315 S Cicero AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 31, 2025
- PMC Corporation2305 S Cicero Ave Ste A02-04Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · April 21, 2026
- Reyna Del Sur1417 S Central AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- ROSIE'S 99, INC.4710 W. Cermak Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 9, 2021
- Roxie's Gaming Cafe5735 W Roosevelt RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 12, 2018
- Roxie's Gaming Cafe #26139 W. Roosevelt Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
- SARNO'S RESTAURANT5615 W. Roosevelt Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 1, 2019
- SCATCHELL'S BEEF STAND, INC.4700 W Cermak RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 17, 2020
- Shelby's1635 South Cicero AvenueLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 26, 2017
- SHELL ROOSEVELT5559 W Roosevelt RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 26, 2023
- SHELLY'S CAFE1801 S. Cicero Ave.Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · December 12, 2025
- Shiki BuffetPrairie State Gaming partner4633 W Cermak RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
- Snappy Convenience Center #9Prairie State Gaming partner3150 S. Cicero AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 9, 2021
- Speedway #10423200 South Cicero AvenueLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 6, 2025
- STEAK-N-EGGER5601 W Roosevelt RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
- STEAK-N-EGGER, 26TH STREET, INC.5556 W. 26th St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 2, 2018
- Stella's Place2201 S Cicero Ave Pad 4CLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
- SUPERMERCADO JERRY'S1642 S Cicero Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
- Suzie's Gaming Lounge5945 W Roosevelt RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 28, 2015
- SUZIE'S SLOTS5637 W Cermak Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
- SUZIE'S SLOTS5122 W. Cermak RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
- SUZIES GAMING CAFE1211 S CICERO AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 6, 2024
- Taqueria Aguascalientes2106 S. Cicero AveApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · July 15, 2026
- Taqueria La Chiquita Cermak4914 West CermakLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 15, 2014
- THE CHARREADA2120 S. Cicero Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 2, 2018
- THE PRIDE OF CICEROPrairie State Gaming partner3100 S. Cicero Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 18, 2019
- Thorntons #3303503 S Cicero AveApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2022
- Town Hall Bowl5025 W. 25th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- Twin Vegas 25645 W. Roosevelt Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 8, 2022
- Twin Vegas, Inc.6003 W. Cermak Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 11, 2020
- United Grill Restaurant, Inc.2145 S Laramie Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 28, 2016
- VEGAS SLOTS IN CICERO5011 W ROOSEVELT RDLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
- Victoria's 49004900 W. 31st. StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 9, 2018
- W CERMAK CICERO LLC5800 W CERMAK RDApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · June 21, 2023
- WEST 31 STREET CICERO LLC5122 W 31ST STApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · June 21, 2023
- Wiseguys5733 W Cermak Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
How Prairie State Gaming helps in Cicero
Illinois law fixes how terminal income is shared between the operator and the establishment, and no operator may give a location anything to sign. What you choose is the team.
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.
Licensing Support
A licensing team that explains the application process and coordinates the information and steps needed to move forward.
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Video gaming in Cicero: the short answers
- Can bars in Cicero have slot machines (video gaming terminals)?
The Illinois Gaming Board's September 2026 report lists 76 establishments in Cicero with video gaming terminals, 437 terminals in all. Illinois lets each municipality prohibit video gaming by ordinance (230 ILCS 40/27), and every location needs its own license from the Illinois Gaming Board.
- Does the revenue split change from one terminal operator to another?
No. Illinois law splits terminal income after tax evenly between the terminal operator and the establishment, whatever an agreement says, and no operator may give a location anything of value to sign (230 ILCS 40/25(c)). Operators differ in service, not in the split.
- How long does a video gaming use agreement last?
Illinois Gaming Board rules cap a use agreement at eight years and do not allow it to renew automatically (11 Ill. Adm. Code 1800.320). If your location already has terminals, your agreement states its own end date.
- How many slot machines (video gaming terminals) may one establishment have?
Illinois law allows a licensed establishment up to six video gaming terminals (230 ILCS 40/25(e)). The limit is set by the state, not by the terminal operator.
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