J&J Gaming – Named Preferred Operator of the IRA

In collaboration with the Illinois Restaurant Association, J&J Gaming has been named our preferred operator. 
Now that the City of Chicago allows bars, restaurants, veteran & fraternal organizations, truck stops, and other authorized venues to apply for a gaming license with the Illinois Gaming Board, J&J Gaming is positioned to support you. Through the initial licensing and installation to ongoing compliance, J&J Gaming is helping businesses integrate video gaming within the framework outlined by state and local regulations. 

J&J Gaming, a national leader in distributed gaming, is prepared for such a significant development for small businesses in Chicago and the industry. The J&J team is prepared to provide regulated video gaming entertainment and a new revenue stream to Chicago. With over 95+ years of experience, J&J Gaming provides these new & existing locations with 24/7, 365 service, top-of-the-line gaming machines, customized marketing, analytical business reviews, and more, proving they have the tools and team to support the growing gaming industry. By partnering with J&J Gaming, establishments can benefit from the company’s proven performance, with J&J Cook County locations generating an average of $193,000* annually in gaming revenue, compared to the Cook County average of $146,000*. 

Establishments interested in learning more about video gaming in Chicago and the steps required to participate are encouraged to contact J&J Gaming for guidance and consultation. Contact J&J Gaming today at: https://www.jjgaming.com/chicago-gaming/ or call 833-862-0868.

*Based on J&J Gaming establishments in Cook County and the overall Cook County municipalities' average revenue from October 2024 to September 2025.