$18.6 Million Wagered on Quincy Video Gaming Machines in August, State Records Show
91 establishments operated 385 gaming terminals, generating more than $92,000 in tax revenue for the City of Quincy during a single month.
QUINCY, Ill. — More than $18.6 million was wagered on video gaming machines within Quincy city limits during August 2026, according to the latest figures from the Illinois Gaming Board, offering a snapshot of the substantial amount of gambling activity taking place across the city.
The state report shows that 91 licensed establishments operated a combined 385 gaming terminals during the month, recording $18,648,662.45 in wagers.
Of that amount, players received $16,802,111.72 in winnings, leaving approximately $1.85 million in net wagering activity after payouts.
The activity generated $646,305.82 in state and local gaming taxes, including $92,421.72 allocated to the City of Quincy and $553,884.10 allocated to the State of Illinois.
These figures reflect only establishments located within the City of Quincy. Gaming machines operating elsewhere in Adams County are not included.
Where Was the Most Money Wagered?
The Gaming Board’s report provides a detailed breakdown of gambling activity by licensed establishment, revealing which local operators recorded the largest wagering volumes.
Among individual licensed locations, Tri-State Investors Group LLC (A search of the Illinois Secretary of State Business Entity Search revealed managers Carl Adams Jr., Curtis Adams and Stephen Ayers) recorded the highest wagering total, with $956,772.80 played through six terminals during August.
Other high-volume locations included Lucky Z’s LLC, Barney’s Group LLC, Bergman Gaming LLC, Wine on Broadway Inc., and Maxamillion’s Inc.
Several business entities operate multiple licensed gaming locations throughout the city, substantially increasing their combined wagering activity.
Niemann Foods Inc. appeared under eight separate gaming licenses, collectively recording more than $3 million in wagers during the month.
Tri-State Investors Group LLC recorded approximately $1.59 million across two licenses, while Lucky Z’s LLC generated approximately $1.56 million across three locations.
Three establishments operating under Maxamillion’s Inc. collectively recorded approximately $1.43 million in wagers.
Although these figures identify where the greatest amount of money was wagered, they do not indicate how many individual customers visited each establishment or how frequently those customers played.
How Much Did Quincy Receive?
While the overall wagering total approached $19 million, the City of Quincy’s direct gaming tax allocation amounted to $92,421.72.
That is because gaming taxes are calculated using net terminal income rather than the total value of wagers.
The machines generated $1,846,582.12 in net terminal income, representing the amount retained after player winnings, as calculated under the Gaming Board’s accounting system.
Of that income, approximately 35% was assessed in gaming taxes, with 30% allocated to the state and 5% to the municipality.
The remaining revenue is distributed within the gaming industry according to applicable state requirements and contractual arrangements.
Quincy also collects gaming-related licensing and terminal fees separately from the gaming tax distributions reflected in the state report.
A Snapshot of a Growing Part of Quincy’s Economy
Video gaming machines have become a familiar presence in establishments throughout Quincy, from neighborhood taverns and restaurants to convenience stores and dedicated gaming parlors.
The August figures provide an indication of the industry’s financial scale within the community.
On average, the city’s 385 gaming terminals accounted for approximately $48,438 in wagers each during the month, although actual wagering volumes varied considerably by establishment.
Spread across the 31 days of August, the city’s gaming establishments collectively recorded an average of approximately $601,570 in wagers per day.
Those figures represent wagering activity, not new cash deposited by players. Money won and subsequently wagered again can be counted multiple times in the overall amount played.
The more revealing figure is the approximately $1.85 million retained by the machines after paying winnings, representing the net financial outcome of gaming activity across the city before taxes and industry distributions.
For Quincy taxpayers, the activity also represents a measurable revenue stream, with more than $92,000 allocated to municipal government from just one month of video gaming.
The report offers a snapshot of the scale of gambling activity occurring within city limits, and the financial relationship between the gaming industry, its customers, and local government.
Source: Illinois Gaming Board, Video Gaming Municipality Revenue Report, Quincy, August 2026, generated October 8, 2026. All figures reflect establishments within Quincy city limits and exclude gaming activity elsewhere in Adams County.
