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O'Fallon delays implementation of video-gaming "push" tax while state guidance remains limited

5073936 · June 24, 2025
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The ordinance authorizing a per-play "push" tax on video gaming machines remains on hold after the Illinois Gaming Board declined to provide implementation guidance; the city expects limited revenue and awaits IML guidance.

O'Fallon — The Finance Committee reported that implementation of a local per-play "push" tax on video gaming machines remains on hold after the Illinois Gaming Board declined to provide guidance on how to collect the levy.

Sandy, city finance staff, told the committee the ordinance authorizing the tax was passed in October 2021 but implementation was delayed while lawsuits between municipalities and…

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