Video Gaming: 3-31-1

No license shall be issued unless the applicant holds a valid class A-1, A-2, A-3, B-2, C, D, E, F-2, G, or N-2 retail liquor license.

Classification Types:

A-1:  Tavern or Bar with no food

A-2: Restaurant (no food revenue requirement)

A-3: Video Gaming Cafe

B-2: Gas Station/Convenience Store

C: Restaurant (50% food revenue requirement)

D: Beer and Wine only for on-premises consumption

E: Fraternal Society/Private Club

F-2: Gas Station/Convenience Store beer and wine only

G: Golf Course

N-2: Winery/Brewery/Brewpub Retailer

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There shall be no more than fifteen (15) Class A-3 gaming licenses.  Effective February 6, 2024, all new Class A-3 gaming licenses must be a minimum of one (1) mile from all other Class A-3 gaming license holders.

There shall be no more than eleven (11 ) Class B-2 or F-2 gaming licenses. Effective February 6, 2024, all new Class B-2 or F-2 gaming license must be a minimum of one (1) mile from all other B-2 or F-2 gaming license holders.

Ancillary and Not-For-Profit businesses must be in business for a minimum of one (1) year before they can apply for a gaming license with the Village of Oswego.

Convenience stores, liquor stores, and tobacco stores are prohibited from applying for a gaming license in the Village of Oswego.

How to Apply for Video Gaming

Video Gaming Application 

Distributor/Terminal Operator Gaming License 

Manager Application

Consent to Background Check 

For additional information, please contact the Village Clerk at 630-554-3259.

View data on the number of video gaming licenses and the Village's share of revenue.