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Palatine committee backs ordinance to cap video‑gaming licenses at 11 and set 50% alcohol‑sales criterion for new applicants

Village of Palatine Village Council (committee of the whole) · February 22, 2026
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Summary

Staff recommended, and the committee backed, an ordinance that would cap video‑gaming licenses at the existing 11 and require new applicants (if cap is lifted in future) to show at least 50% of prior‑year sales came from alcoholic beverages; council members debated timing and whether a dead‑band is needed to prevent unintended exclusions.

The Administration, Technology & Community Health Committee reviewed staff recommendations to amend the village code on video gaming and alcohol‑related licensing. Staff recounted a two‑year pilot of video gaming with a sunset through June 30, 2024, and said a moratorium on new licenses had been in place while the village gathered operating history.

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