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Oglesby council reinstates local raffle definition, exempts state-authorized video gaming from raffle licensing
Summary
The Oglesby City Council approved Ordinance No. 1294-080425 to restore the city’s previous definition of “raffle” while exempting games authorized under the Illinois Video Gaming Act and the Illinois Lottery Act from the city’s raffle licensing requirement. The measure passed with four ayes and one abstention.
The Oglesby City Council on Tuesday approved Ordinance No. 1294-080425, reinstating the city’s prior definition of a raffle but exempting games authorized by state law — including those under the Illinois Video Gaming Act and the Illinois Lottery Act — from the city’s raffle-license requirement. The ordinance passed by roll call with four ayes and one abstention.
Council discussion focused on distinguishing traditional raffles (often tied to nonprofits) from state-controlled video gaming and lottery games. A council member who presented the ordinance said, “So this ordinance reinstates…
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