Video Gaming Terminals for Bars in Rockford, IL
The Illinois Gaming Board's September 2026 report lists 91 establishments in Rockford with video gaming terminals, 504 terminals in all. If you run a bar or restaurant in Rockford, here is what is on the public record and how Prairie State Gaming would work with you.
About Rockford
How Rockford came to be
Rockford started at a shallow rock ford on the Rock River. In 1834 Germanicus Kent, Thatcher Blake and Lewis Lemon built a cabin on the west bank, along Kent Creek, and became the first settlers of European descent to stay. Lemon was enslaved by Kent, under an agreement that let him buy his freedom. In April 1835 Daniel Shaw Haight's family settled across the river, at what is now State and Madison, so the town grew up as two villages, Kentville and Haightville, facing each other over the water.
The settlement was first called Midway, because it sat about halfway between Chicago and Galena. It took the name Rockford in 1837, became the Winnebago County seat in 1836, incorporated as a town in 1839 and was chartered as a city in 1852. That same year the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad reached the river. A dam gave the mills waterpower, John H. Manny built his combined reaper and mower here, and Swedish carpenters who arrived with the railroad turned Rockford into a furniture town.
Rockford today
Manufacturing still anchors the city: machine tools, aerospace parts, fasteners and automotive components. Its parks and forest preserves earned it the name Forest City, from Sinnissippi Park in town to Rock Cut State Park to the northeast. Visitors come for the Anderson Japanese Gardens, the Burpee Museum of Natural History, the Tinker Swiss Cottage and the Midway Village Museum. The biggest weekend of the year is On the Waterfront, the art, food and music festival held downtown every Labor Day weekend. Camp Grant, a reception and medical center in both world wars, became the airport.
The bar and restaurant scene
Rockford's taverns follow its two founding sides. Downtown, bars and restaurants line the blocks on both banks of the river, busiest on festival weekends and show nights. Beyond the center, the neighborhood taverns on the east and west sides serve shift workers and the regulars who have held the same stools for years, with family restaurants out along the main roads. A bar owner here knows the trade runs on locals more than tourists, and the data below shows how many of those rooms already host video gaming.
Sources
- Rockford Historical Society — Rockford's Founding Fathers (accessed November 6, 2026)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Rockford, Illinois (accessed November 6, 2026)
Video gaming locations in Rockford
Establishments in Rockford on the Illinois Gaming Board's lists of video gaming licensees and applicants, with the status the Board shows.
- 815 Kitchen479 N Springfield AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 7, 2019
- 8th Ward Pub3905 BroadwayLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 17, 2020
- American Lombardi Society209 Olive St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 15, 2014
- Aragona Club320 Kent StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 10, 2021
- B.J.'s PlacePrairie State Gaming partner2842 11th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 20, 2012
- Blackhawk Athletic Club2023 BroadwayLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- Broadway Joe's Bar & Grill3907 BroadwayLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- C.J.'s300 E State StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
- Central Park Tap3523 Auburn StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 19, 2012
- Chicago Rockford International Airport2 Airport CircleLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 30, 2019
- CHIQUITA FOOD MARKET1414 S MAIN STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 26, 2014
- David's Corner702 Seventh StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 26, 2015
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- Don Carter Lanes4007 East State StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 18, 2013
- Dotty's318 N Alpine RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 26, 2014
- El Navegante Bar160 15th Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 24, 2018
- EL PUEBLO RESTAURANT1527 BROADWAYLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 2, 2018
- El Ranchito Authentic Mexican RestaurantPrairie State Gaming partner2019 S. Main StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 20, 2025
- El Tenampa bar1701 S. Main St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
- Ellida Lodge HomePrairie State Gaming partner1201 Sandy Hollow RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 12, 2024
- ERNIE'S MIDTOWN PUB1025 5TH AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 15, 2023
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Rockford Aerie No. 392, Inc.3829 11th STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
- Garrett's Restaurant & Bar1631 N Bell School RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 9, 2021
- Goat Pub and Grill1428 N. Main St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 25, 2024
- Golden Girls610 7th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 20, 2013
- Grant Park Tavern3015 KISHWAUKEE STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- Great Wall Chinese Restaurant4228 E. State St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 1, 2019
- Hai Quynh Vietnamese Restaurant324 7th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 22, 2015
- Hoffman House7550 East State StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 18, 2013
- Jefferson Horton Post 3401010 South Main StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 30, 2014
- Jo-Jo's Pizza & DeliveryPrairie State Gaming partner3110 S. Alpine RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- John's Restaurant & Pizzeria2914 11th StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- JUSTENUFF CABARET1609 S. ALPINE ROADLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 20, 2013
- LA ESQUINITA DE ORO, LLC4225 CHARLES STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 22, 2026
- Latham Tap2402 Latham StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 20, 2012
- Latham Tap East4846 E. State St.Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · August 24, 2026
- Love's Travel Stop #7754628 South Main StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 26, 2026
- Lt Robert CA Carlson Post #1207 The American Legion Club1011 South Alpine RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 26, 2014
- Mary's Place602 N MadisonLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 21, 2012
- MINNI'S BAR211C ELM STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 13, 2025
- Miss Jill's4343 East State StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
- Miss Jill's 23951 W. Riverside Boulevard, Unit CLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 24, 2014
- Molly's Deli2424 S. Alpine RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
- Molly's Deli3315 N. Main StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
- Molly's Deli845 S. Perryville Road Unit 111Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 8, 2024
- Mulligans Pub & Grill2212 N. Main StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 3, 2016
- Murphy's Pub & Grill510 S. Perryville Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- My Place Bar & Grill4578 Harrison AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 19, 2012
- Navy Club of Rockford, IL Ship #1Prairie State Gaming partner2324 Charles StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 26, 2014
- NEW MILFORD EXPRESS6536 11TH STLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 22, 2026
- Olympic Tavern2327 N. Main St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 6, 2025
- On State4002 E State StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 19, 2013
- Opsahl PizzaPrairie State Gaming partner3301 11th StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2023
- POUR HOUSE RESTAURANT AND BAR2515 KILBURN AVELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 22, 2026
- Q Bar Rockford4414 Charles StrLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2026
- RAILROAD TAP902 9th StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 24, 2017
- Rockford Billiard Cafe1434-1436 North Main StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · June 21, 2012
- Rockford Brewing Company200 Prairie StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2015
- Rockford Live & Let Live Society1515 9TH STREETLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- Rockview Tap2002 BroadwayLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
- Ross Pearson VFW 5149922 7th StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 26, 2014
- Royalty Slots E State7451 E. State St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 12, 2024
- Rue Marche620 Market StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 24, 2013
- RURAL ON TAP1710 Rural Street Ste 4Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · August 24, 2017
- S.M. and S.F. Club1010 Sandy Hollow RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 26, 2014
- Saint Ambrogio Society802 Montague St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 24, 2014
- Salamone's North2583 North Mulford RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 16, 2017
- Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria6075 E. Riverside Blvd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 23, 2026
- Sandy Phillips 66Prairie State Gaming partner4545 Sandy Hollow RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 21, 2016
- Savoy Lounge3929 Broadway/Suite 14Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 18, 2013
- Scanlan's2921 City View DriveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 24, 2013
- Screw City Tavern4412 Manchester Dr Unit 3Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 21, 2021
- SHEILA'S DAIQUIRI LOUNGE308 W STATE ST #110Application pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · March 24, 2026
- Sky Food & Liquor4203 W. State StreetApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · May 11, 2026
- Slots of Fun2203 Charles St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 8, 2024
- Socks N Slots Laundry3333 N. Rockton AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 24, 2025
- Souse's5855 Forest Hills RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · January 24, 2013
- South Main Mobil550 South Rock DriveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 23, 2013
- Spinning SlotsPrairie State Gaming partner1625 Sandy Hollow RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · May 24, 2018
- Stumpy's5801 Columbia Parkway, Ste. 133Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- Tacos San Jose3725 E State St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 20, 2016
- Taqueria La Katrina Inc.Prairie State Gaming partner3605 Auburn StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 7, 2023
- Texas Lounge1007 S Main StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- The Crow Bar315 S Main StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 14, 2023
- The District Bar & Grill205 W. State St.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 19, 2013
- The Office513 E. State StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 18, 2012
- The Old Still2610 Kilburn AveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 19, 2013
- The Rusty Nail1804 18th Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 30, 2014
- The Tavern on Clark-an American Restaurant755 Clark RdLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
- The Victory Tap Sports Bar2315 Harrison Ave.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · April 21, 2016
- Tiger Tail LoungePrairie State Gaming partner766 Clark DriveLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · July 19, 2012
- TNT-S2327 Kishwaukee StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · September 15, 2022
- Tower Gas542 N. Lyford Rd.Licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · February 9, 2023
- Uncle Charlie's Slots7521 Walton StreetLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 21, 2013
- Venetian Club2180 Elmwood RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · October 27, 2014
- Verdi Club782 North Madison StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · March 27, 2014
- Villa Di Roma915 S. Alpine RoadLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · November 7, 2019
- W&S market LLC1317 broadwayApplication pending with the Illinois Gaming Board · June 26, 2025
- Whiskey's Roadhouse3207 N Main StLicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 20, 2012
- WHITE EAGLES CLUB OF ROCKFORD235 15TH AVENUELicensed by the Illinois Gaming Board · December 19, 2013
How Prairie State Gaming helps in Rockford
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 Rockford: the short answers
- Can bars in Rockford have video gaming terminals?
The Illinois Gaming Board's September 2026 report lists 91 establishments in Rockford with video gaming terminals, 504 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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