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Video Gaming Terminals for Bars in Joliet, IL

The Illinois Gaming Board's September 2026 report lists 96 establishments in Joliet with video gaming terminals, 541 terminals in all. If you run a bar or restaurant in Joliet, here is what is on the public record and how Prairie State Gaming would work with you.

About the town

About Joliet

How Joliet came to be

Joliet was settled in 1833 on the Des Plaines River, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago. James B. Campbell, a settler and canal official, first called it Juliet after his daughter. In 1845 it was renamed for Louis Jolliet, the explorer who passed the site in 1673. It incorporated in 1852, the year the Rock Island Railroad arrived.

Water and stone built the city. The Illinois and Michigan Canal opened in 1848 and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal followed in 1900, and between them Joliet became a center of steel, wire and coal. The local limestone gave it the nickname Stone City and went into the Illinois State House and the Lincoln Monument in Springfield. The Joliet Correctional Center, the old Collins Street prison, held inmates from 1858 to 2002. Industry declined hard by the early 1980s, and the city turned to riverboat gaming, tourism and shipping.

Joliet today

Joliet is a crossroads. The original 1926 alignment of Route 66 runs through town, beside the old canal and the Lincoln Highway, and the stretch south to Wilmington is on the National Register of Historic Places. Downtown has the Rialto Square Theatre, opened in 1926, and the Joliet Area Historical Museum, which doubles as a Route 66 welcome center. Race fans know the city for Route 66 Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway, and students fill Joliet Junior College and the University of St. Francis.

The bar and restaurant scene

Joliet's taverns are as varied as its neighborhoods. Downtown bars work the theater crowd and the weekday lunch trade, the older neighborhoods keep their corner taps, and the newer west side has sports bars and restaurants in the strip centers along the arterials. Race weekends and shows bring visitors, but the steady money is regulars. The Gaming Board record on this page lists the Joliet locations licensed for video gaming.

Sources

  1. Encyclopaedia Britannica — Joliet, Illinois (accessed November 6, 2026)
  2. Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway — Joliet, IL (accessed November 6, 2026)
Illinois Gaming Board record

Video gaming locations in Joliet

Establishments in Joliet on the Illinois Gaming Board's lists of video gaming licensees and applicants, with the status the Board shows.

Show all 107 Joliet locations
  • BPOE Joliet Lodge #296
    250 SE Frontage Road
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 21, 2013
  • BURRITO GUACAMOLE INC
    1422 RIVERBOAT CENTER DR
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 21, 2026
  • Cantigny Post No 367. VFW
    826 Horseshoe Drive
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
  • CASA CATRINA
    50 E JEFFERSON ST SUITE 103
    Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · October 20, 2026
  • Cemeno's At The Park
    3000 W. Jefferson St. Space A
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
  • CEMENO'S PIZZA
    1630 ESSINGTON ROAD
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
  • Champions Sports Bar
    2049 Illinois Route 59
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 2, 2016
  • Chicago Street Pub
    75 N. Chicago Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 9, 2021
  • China KitchenPrairie State Gaming partner
    1104 Houbolt Rd
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 31, 2025
  • CROATIAN CULTURAL CLUB
    1503 CLEMENT STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
  • Crows Nest
    1400 N.Center St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 20, 2012
  • Crybabies Tap
    435 E. Jackson Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 7, 2018
  • Dealers Choice
    3021 Theodore St. Unit D
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 28, 2017
  • Delta-Sonic
    1812 Jefferson Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
  • Double J Sports Bar
    1001 Essington Rd
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 15, 2012
  • ECUS CLUB
    1527 N RAYNOR AVE
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 13, 2025
  • El Flamingo Bar & Grill Inc.Prairie State Gaming partner
    3340 Mall Loop Dr, Space 1467
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 21, 2026
  • EL PRIMO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #3
    457 N SCOTT ST
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2024
  • EL RODEO SPORTS BAR & GRILL
    816 E JACKSON STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 9, 2023
  • FOOD N FUEL ROUTE 6 AND HOLLYWOOD
    3201 CHANNAHON ROAD
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2023
  • FRANKIE'S TAP
    1534 IL ROUTE 59
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2023
  • Frankie's Tap Inc
    2200 S Route 59 Suite 6
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
  • GAS N WASH CATON FARM AND RIDGE
    7825 CATON FARM ROAD
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 25, 2024
  • Gas N Wash Route 6 and Gougar
    3000 Maple Rd
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2022
  • GAS N WASH THEODORE AND DRAUDEN
    5951 THEODORE STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 14, 2021
  • Graham C-Stores Co-Joliet
    4802 Caton Farm Road
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 9, 2023
  • Heroes West
    1530 Commerce Lane
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 21, 2013
  • HIGHLAND ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    1619 EAST CASS STREET, SUITE B
    Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · September 16, 2026
  • Hooters
    3301 Hennepin Drive
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
  • Industry Tap House
    3115 W Jefferson St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2020
  • Inwood Golf Club
    3200 W Jefferson St
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
  • Irving Athletic Club
    703 Richards
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
  • Izzy's LLC
    507 Theodore St
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2026
  • Jameson's Pub
    2755 Black Road
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
  • Jefferson BP
    1987 W. Jefferson Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 27, 2023
  • Johnny's
    1008 N. Hickory St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 8, 2019
  • Johnny's Beef & Gyros
    3567 West Jefferson Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2015
  • JOLIET CITY TAVERN
    1329 W JEFFERSON ST
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 2, 2018
  • Joliet Legion Post 1080
    2625 Ingalls Ave
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
  • JOLIET LODGE # 300
    25 Springfield Ave.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 19, 2013
  • JOLIET PETROLEUM, INC.
    1415 Plainfield Rd
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2022
  • Joliet Town and Country Lanes
    2231 W Jefferson St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 18, 2013
  • Judge's Bar
    35 E Cass St
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 18, 2012
  • Knights of Columbus, Joliet Council #382
    100 South 129th Infantry Drive
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
  • Kuchies One More Time
    1356 Houbolt Rd.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
  • LA MEX RESTAURANT
    3157 W JEFFERSON ST
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 6, 2025
  • LAMBERT MOBIL FOODSHOP
    1529 N Broadway St
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 28, 2022
  • LAST CHANTZ SPORTS BAR
    117 N CENTER ST
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 13, 2025
  • LENNY'S FOOD N FUEL
    2951 CENTERPOINT WAY
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 2, 2018
  • Longshots
    1609 W. Jefferson
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 31, 2016
  • Los 2 Carnales
    700 Ruby St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 6, 2024
  • Los Diaz Bar & Liquors
    674 Meeker Ave.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 18, 2012
  • LOS GAVENOS
    1101 NORTH HICKORY STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 11, 2025
  • LOS POTRILLOS BAR AND MEXICAN RESTAURANT, LLC
    670 EAST JACKSON STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
  • Love's Travel Stop #777
    1501 New Lenox Rd.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 22, 2026
  • MARIANNA'S GAMING BISTRO
    2007 ESSINGTON RD.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2018
  • Maurie's Table
    2360 Glenwood Ave.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 23, 2015
  • McBride's on 52
    2727 West Jefferson Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
  • McBride's Pub & Grille
    7162 Caton Farm Road
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 16, 2012
  • Metro Grill and Bar
    2019 Essington Rd
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
  • Moran Athletic Club
    1207 Nicholson St
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
  • Nena's Cantina
    701 Garnsey Ave.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 19, 2013
  • Northwest Recreation Club
    1265 Cora St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
  • ON THE ROCKS
    1500 ESSINGTON RD, UNIT 1
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
  • Penny's Place
    2410 W. Jefferson Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
  • Pilot Travel Center #1024
    40 East Laraway Road
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 16, 2015
  • PIT STOP TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE
    2050 S. CHICAGO STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2021
  • POSH BANQUETS & EVENT CENTER
    411 SOUTH LARKIN AVENUE
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2022
  • Puerto Escondido
    509 N. Chicago St
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 15, 2022
  • Red Crab Jefferson LLC
    2314 W. Jefferson
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
  • REY DE COPAS
    723 COLLINS STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 24, 2017
  • Richardson's Food Services L.L.C.
    81 N. Chicago St. Suite 103 & 104
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 21, 2026
  • Ricky Rockets
    1250 Rock Run Crossings Drive
    Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · April 27, 2026
  • ROUTE 66 FOOD N FUEL
    2401 S CHICAGO STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 11, 2020
  • sharks fish and chicken
    325 South Larkin Avenue
    Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · October 8, 2026
  • South Side Civic Club
    1214 Oakland Ave
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
  • Speed Trek Joliet
    2565 Plainfield Rd.
    Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2025
  • Steel City Saloon
    1028 Cora Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 18, 2013
  • Stone City Post VFW 2199
    124 Stone City Drive
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
  • SUPERMERCADO LAS PALMAS INC
    1115 PLAINFIELD RD
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 9, 2021
  • The Bite
    18 S. Larkin Ave. Suite 5
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
  • THE IRISH CORNER CANTINA
    2771 BLACK RD
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 12, 2024
  • The Spanish American Club
    413 Meeker Ave.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
  • The Stadium Sports Bar
    2006 W. Jefferson Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
  • Thorntons #340
    400 Collins St
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 25, 2024
  • TK'S DEEP END
    504 MCDONOUGH STREET
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 16, 2015
  • Tony Bar & Grill
    926 Gardner St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 6, 2025
  • Twin-Dor
    1511 Plainfield Rd
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
  • Vela's Tap
    226 E, Cass St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
  • Wedgewood Golf Club
    4100 Caton Farm Rd
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 30, 2014
  • Westfield Family Restaurant
    7126 CATON FARM ROAD
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 7, 2019
  • WINGATE BY WYNDHAM JOLIET
    101 McDONALD AVE
    Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · September 16, 2026
  • Woody's
    1008 E. Washington St.
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 15, 2012
  • Zelmo's Full Moon Saloon
    1117 Plainfield RD
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 20, 2013
  • Zobel's
    1200 Elizabeth Street
    Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
Same split, different service

How Prairie State Gaming helps in Joliet

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.

Questions about the tax, licensing or what to expect? Read the owner FAQ.

Questions

Video gaming in Joliet: the short answers

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 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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