Batavia approves changes to video gambling regulations
Shaw Local Enewspapers
The Batavia City Council approved three ordinances that cap video gambling licenses at 14, impose location restrictions, and streamline the approval process.Summary
The Batavia City Council approved three ordinances on Oct. 5 that change video gambling regulations. One ordinance sets a 100-foot setback from schools and religious institutions for gambling machines, allowing existing non-compliant businesses to continue but restricting licenses for new owners after a sale. Another caps the number of video gambling licenses at 14, with nine in downtown Batavia. The third reclassifies video gambling establishments from conditional use to approved use and defines a video gaming café. The first two ordinances passed 11-3, while the third passed unanimously. Alderman Kevin Malone supported the changes, stating they provide clarity for business owners.
(Source：Shaw Local Enewspapers)