§ 4-156-450 — Gambling
Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 4-156-450
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4-156-450 Gambling.
It is unlawful for any licensee to conduct or permit any person to conduct any raffle, lottery or chance distribution of money, or article of value, or any gift enterprise or any form of gambling upon the licensed premises; provided, however, that nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit any conduct authorized by: (1) Chapter 4-155; or (2) the Sports Wagering Act, 230 ILCS 45/25-1, et seq. or the Illinois Gambling Act, 230 ILCS 10/1, et seq., each as in effect on May 4, 2022. (Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 7-2-97, p. 48017; Amend Coun. J. 12-15-21, p. 42922, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 5-25-22, p. 48413, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 12-19-25, p. 38125, Art. XIII, § 5)