Addison adopts six‑month moratorium on new video‑gaming business licenses

The Addison Village Board voted unanimously Jan. 5 to adopt a six‑month moratorium on issuing business licenses to video‑gaming establishments.

The board waived the second reading and adopted the ordinance after the committees recommended the measure earlier in the evening. The ordinance prevents the issuance of new local business licenses for video‑gaming establishments for six months while staff reviews licensing criteria and related regulations.

Joe, a staff member speaking to the committee, said the earlier moratorium approved in July 2025 "has been successful" and described the staff recommendation for a revenue threshold: "It does not eliminate gaming entirely for new businesses. It's just stating that, 70% of the revenue from these establishments must be from non‑video gaming sources," he said, adding that new businesses would still need appropriate liquor licenses and could petition the state for gaming only after meeting the threshold.

At the Village Board meeting, trustees Del Rosario, Klusny, Nasti (listed as "Nasty" in the transcript), Reyes and Rajeri recorded "yes" votes on the roll call to adopt the ordinance. The board record shows the motion to waive second reading passed and the ordinance was then adopted by roll call.

The moratorium applies only to issuance of local business licenses for video‑gaming establishments for a six‑month period; the ordinance text and any staff follow‑up reports will specify enforcement and next steps. The board did not identify a later public hearing date in the meeting record.