Illinois

J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC (“J&J Gaming”) is proud to announce its 2nd recognition in the Regional Series by Inc. Magazine for 2024. The Regional Series honors the fastest-growing, private companies in America and this year, J&J Gaming is ranked #48 of 172 in the Midwest Category. J&J Gaming is the national leader in the installation and operation of regulated gaming devices in restaurants, bars, taverns, gaming parlors, convenience stores, truck stops and other authorized venues.

J&J Gaming celebrates the “Reel Stars” of Player PAYBACK® with J&J’s Reel Stars Sweepstakes and $100,00 in cash prizes! Patrons in Illinois can claim their Hollywood Star status when they visit any J&J Gaming game room and check in on the J&J Gaming app from April 1st – May 18th! PLUS, during this time patrons can redeem a limited-edition store item from the J&J Rewards section on the app!

Missouri’s gaming industry is at a crossroads — HB 970 has passed out of the rules committee and is now eligible to be heard on the House floor. HB 970 is the key to unlocking a safer, more regulated future for small businesses, veterans, and local communities with regulated Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs).

J&J Gaming supports the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) of its annual recognition of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) each March. The 2025 theme for PGAM encompasses ‘Seeking Understanding’ and focuses on the public awareness and acceptance of those with problem gambling and encourages prevention, treatment, recovery services, and most importantly, support. Click here to learn more about some of the warning signs of problem gambling.

Apply to receive one of six, four-year scholarships to St. Anthony High School as an incoming Freshman!

The purpose of the Jim & Kay Jansen scholarship is to continue to broaden the appeal of St. Anthony High School culture and curriculum throughout South Central Illinois.

J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC announced today that it completed the purchase of Golden Entertainment, Inc.’s Montana distributed gaming operations, following receipt of all necessary approvals and licenses from the Gambling Control Division of the Montana Department of Justice.  Headquartered in Illinois and majority-owned by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”), J&J Ventures Gaming is a national leader in distributed gaming and amusements operations, now servicing nearly 4,000 locations in several jurisdictions after its Montana acquisition.