Politics & Government
Video Gaming Approved At 2 More Speedway Gas Stations In Oswego
A total of 11 gas stations in Oswego are allowed to have active video gaming licenses at once. So far, nine have been approved.
![The Oswego Village Board voted March 18 to approve licenses at two Speedway gas stations located at 1830 Highway 30 and 4032 Highway 34.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/25052038/20240405/111155/styles/patch_image/public/belish-casino-slot-machines-shutterstock-1027261933___05111124144.jpg)
OSWEGO, IL — Two more gas stations in Oswego have been granted video gaming licenses.
The Oswego Village Board voted March 18 to approve licenses at two Speedway locations: 1830 Highway 30 and 4032 Highway 34.
The Village Board agreed on Feb. 6 to allow 11 Oswego gas stations to apply for video gaming licenses. So far, nine have been approved, leaving two more available.
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The US-34 Speedway will house five gaming machines and one redemption machine, and the US-30 Speedway will have the same amount with the addition of a sixth gaming station.
The gas stations currently hold F-1 liquor licenses for off-premises consumption, but that had to change with the addition of video gaming. The Speedways chose to be re-classified for B-2 liquor licenses, which allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption and the sale of beer and wine only for on-site consumption.
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Both businesses will construct a gaming room with a secure door that requires a buzzer entry from the counter, prompting a chime to go off when the door opens and closes.
Gas stations interested in applying for the remaining two gaming licenses had until April 5 to submit an application.
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