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 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
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Joliet, Illinois (accessed November 6, 2026)
- Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway — Joliet, IL (accessed November 6, 2026)
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.
- AL'S STEAK HOUSE1990 WEST JEFFERSON STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 11, 2020
- Andy and Sophie's931 N. Hickory St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
- Anthony's Restaurant and Bar3151 Voyager LaneLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2015
- Aurelios Pizza3101 W Jefferson St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 21, 2026
- Babe's Hot Dogs2600 w. Jefferson St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
- BEST WESTERN PLUS3231 NORMAN AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 25, 2024
- Betty's Bistro2310 Illinois Route 59, Suite 8Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- Betty's Bistro3068 Caton Farm Road, #13Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- BIG APPLE MT INC.106 N LARKIN AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 11, 2025
- Black Eyed Susan2200 W Jefferson StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 15, 2022
- Bobby's Tap1107 Plainfield Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 15, 2012
- Bonny's Bistro1310 N. Larkin AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
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- BPOE Joliet Lodge #296250 SE Frontage RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 21, 2013
- BURRITO GUACAMOLE INC1422 RIVERBOAT CENTER DRLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 21, 2026
- Cantigny Post No 367. VFW826 Horseshoe DriveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
- CASA CATRINA50 E JEFFERSON ST SUITE 103Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · October 20, 2026
- Cemeno's At The Park3000 W. Jefferson St. Space ALicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
- CEMENO'S PIZZA1630 ESSINGTON ROADLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- Champions Sports Bar2049 Illinois Route 59Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 2, 2016
- Chicago Street Pub75 N. Chicago StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 9, 2021
- China KitchenPrairie State Gaming partner1104 Houbolt RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 31, 2025
- CROATIAN CULTURAL CLUB1503 CLEMENT STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
- Crows Nest1400 N.Center St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 20, 2012
- Crybabies Tap435 E. Jackson StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 7, 2018
- Dealers Choice3021 Theodore St. Unit DLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 28, 2017
- Delta-Sonic1812 Jefferson StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
- Double J Sports Bar1001 Essington RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 15, 2012
- ECUS CLUB1527 N RAYNOR AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 13, 2025
- El Flamingo Bar & Grill Inc.Prairie State Gaming partner3340 Mall Loop Dr, Space 1467Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 21, 2026
- EL PRIMO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #3457 N SCOTT STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2024
- EL RODEO SPORTS BAR & GRILL816 E JACKSON STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 9, 2023
- FOOD N FUEL ROUTE 6 AND HOLLYWOOD3201 CHANNAHON ROADLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2023
- FRANKIE'S TAP1534 IL ROUTE 59Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2023
- Frankie's Tap Inc2200 S Route 59 Suite 6Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
- GAS N WASH CATON FARM AND RIDGE7825 CATON FARM ROADLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 25, 2024
- Gas N Wash Route 6 and Gougar3000 Maple RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2022
- GAS N WASH THEODORE AND DRAUDEN5951 THEODORE STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 14, 2021
- Graham C-Stores Co-Joliet4802 Caton Farm RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 9, 2023
- Heroes West1530 Commerce LaneLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 21, 2013
- HIGHLAND ENTERTAINMENT, LLC1619 EAST CASS STREET, SUITE BApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · September 16, 2026
- Hooters3301 Hennepin DriveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
- Industry Tap House3115 W Jefferson St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2020
- Inwood Golf Club3200 W Jefferson StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
- Irving Athletic Club703 RichardsLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
- Izzy's LLC507 Theodore StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2026
- Jameson's Pub2755 Black RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
- Jefferson BP1987 W. Jefferson StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 27, 2023
- Johnny's1008 N. Hickory St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 8, 2019
- Johnny's Beef & Gyros3567 West Jefferson StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2015
- JOLIET CITY TAVERN1329 W JEFFERSON STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 2, 2018
- Joliet Legion Post 10802625 Ingalls AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
- JOLIET LODGE # 30025 Springfield Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 19, 2013
- JOLIET PETROLEUM, INC.1415 Plainfield RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2022
- Joliet Town and Country Lanes2231 W Jefferson St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 18, 2013
- Judge's Bar35 E Cass StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 18, 2012
- Knights of Columbus, Joliet Council #382100 South 129th Infantry DriveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
- Kuchies One More Time1356 Houbolt Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
- LA MEX RESTAURANT3157 W JEFFERSON STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 6, 2025
- LAMBERT MOBIL FOODSHOP1529 N Broadway StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 28, 2022
- LAST CHANTZ SPORTS BAR117 N CENTER STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 13, 2025
- LENNY'S FOOD N FUEL2951 CENTERPOINT WAYLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 2, 2018
- Longshots1609 W. JeffersonLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 31, 2016
- Los 2 Carnales700 Ruby St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 6, 2024
- Los Diaz Bar & Liquors674 Meeker Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 18, 2012
- LOS GAVENOS1101 NORTH HICKORY STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 11, 2025
- LOS POTRILLOS BAR AND MEXICAN RESTAURANT, LLC670 EAST JACKSON STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 17, 2020
- Love's Travel Stop #7771501 New Lenox Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 22, 2026
- MARIANNA'S GAMING BISTRO2007 ESSINGTON RD.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2018
- Maurie's Table2360 Glenwood Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 23, 2015
- McBride's on 522727 West Jefferson StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- McBride's Pub & Grille7162 Caton Farm RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 16, 2012
- Metro Grill and Bar2019 Essington RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- Moran Athletic Club1207 Nicholson StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- Nena's Cantina701 Garnsey Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 19, 2013
- Northwest Recreation Club1265 Cora St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- ON THE ROCKS1500 ESSINGTON RD, UNIT 1Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
- Penny's Place2410 W. Jefferson StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- Pilot Travel Center #102440 East Laraway RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 16, 2015
- PIT STOP TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE2050 S. CHICAGO STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2021
- POSH BANQUETS & EVENT CENTER411 SOUTH LARKIN AVENUELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2022
- Puerto Escondido509 N. Chicago StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 15, 2022
- Red Crab Jefferson LLC2314 W. JeffersonLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
- REY DE COPAS723 COLLINS STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 24, 2017
- Richardson's Food Services L.L.C.81 N. Chicago St. Suite 103 & 104Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 21, 2026
- Ricky Rockets1250 Rock Run Crossings DriveApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · April 27, 2026
- ROUTE 66 FOOD N FUEL2401 S CHICAGO STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 11, 2020
- sharks fish and chicken325 South Larkin AvenueApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · October 8, 2026
- South Side Civic Club1214 Oakland AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- Speed Trek Joliet2565 Plainfield Rd.Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2025
- Steel City Saloon1028 Cora StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 18, 2013
- Stone City Post VFW 2199124 Stone City DriveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
- SUPERMERCADO LAS PALMAS INC1115 PLAINFIELD RDLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 9, 2021
- The Bite18 S. Larkin Ave. Suite 5Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
- THE IRISH CORNER CANTINA2771 BLACK RDLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 12, 2024
- The Spanish American Club413 Meeker Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- The Stadium Sports Bar2006 W. Jefferson StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
- Thorntons #340400 Collins StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 25, 2024
- TK'S DEEP END504 MCDONOUGH STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 16, 2015
- Tony Bar & Grill926 Gardner St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 6, 2025
- Twin-Dor1511 Plainfield RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
- Vela's Tap226 E, Cass St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- Wedgewood Golf Club4100 Caton Farm RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 30, 2014
- Westfield Family Restaurant7126 CATON FARM ROADLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 7, 2019
- WINGATE BY WYNDHAM JOLIET101 McDONALD AVEApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · September 16, 2026
- Woody's1008 E. Washington St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 15, 2012
- Zelmo's Full Moon Saloon1117 Plainfield RDLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 20, 2013
- Zobel's1200 Elizabeth StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
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.
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.
Red Carpet Rewards
Player promotions, prize opportunities and events through RCR, with the platform, on-site setup and materials supported by PSG.
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Video gaming in Joliet: the short answers
- Can bars in Joliet have video gaming terminals?
The Illinois Gaming Board's September 2026 report lists 96 establishments in Joliet with video gaming terminals, 541 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 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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