Turning Play into Purpose at the Illinois State Fair!
Year 6 at the Illinois State Fair!
J&J Gaming is proud to return to the Illinois State Fair for its 6th consecutive year, bringing the excitement of video gaming while continuing a tradition of giving back. For 2026, J&J Gaming is honored to support nine local charities. Springfield charities include Animal Protective League, Chatham Friends of the Parks, Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, SIU School of Medicine Simmons Cancer Institute, and WILD Canine Rescue. Du Quoin charities include the Du Quoin Police Department, Nubability, Du Quoin Youth Club, and Special Olympics Region K. This effort further showcases J&J’s proud support for the local communities, our partners, and patrons!
From August 13th to the 23rd, patrons will be able to experience J&J Gaming’s 30 Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) for play in the Grandstand at the 2026 Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Southern Illinois patrons can also enjoy 10 VGTs in the Du Quoin Grandstand from August 28th through September 7th! VGTs will be live each day during the liquor-selling hours of the fairgrounds. Patrons can experience our exclusive Player PAYBACK® rewards program on the J&J Gaming app and check in to earn points and build their tiered reward level. J&J Gaming is proud to once again work with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Gaming Board, and Light & Wonder. J&J Gaming is thrilled to see fairgoers for their 6th fair season and bring them the chance to win big at the 2026 Illinois State Fair.
ID Scanners will be placed at the entrance of each gaming area to ensure patrons are at least 21 years of age. For more information on where to find J&J Gaming at the State Fair, gaming hours, and Fair Map, please see below!
To find a J&J gaming location where you can continue to WIN Big before, during, or after the Illinois State Fair, download the J&J Gaming app for an easy search!
| 2026 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GAMING HOURS |
| SPRINGFIELD STATE FAIR : Aug. 13-23 | DU QUOIN STATE FAIR : Aug. 28-Sept. 7 | ||
| 8/13: 12 PM – 11 PM | 8/28: 4PM – 11PM | ||
| 8/14: 12 PM – 11:30 PM | 8/29 – 8/30: 12PM – 11PM | ||
| 8/15 11 AM – 11:30 PM | 8/31 – 9/4: 4PM – 10PM | ||
| 8/16 – 8/20: 12 PM – 11 PM | 9/5 – 9/7: 12PM – 11PM | ||
| 8/21: 12 PM – 11:30 PM | |||
| 8/22: 11 AM – 11:30 PM | |||
| 8/23: 12 PM – 8 PM |
SPRINGFIELD STATE FAIR MAP- click here to download
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR MAP- click here to download
In 2021, J&J Gaming became the first Terminal Operator licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board to be awarded the opportunity to provide VGTs at the Illinois State Fair. J&J Gaming is the leader in the video gaming industry, and we will continue to provide an excellent gaming experience during our sixth engagement at the State Fair. J&J Gaming values its gaming patrons and is focused on creating the ultimate customer experience and providing more ways for them to win big!
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