J&J Gaming Enters into Agreement to Acquire Strategic Assets of The Curo Group Solidifies Long Term Contracts with Several National, Multi-Location Groups in Illinois and Nebraska Provides a Pipeline of Locations in Potential New States Effingham, IL, July 18, 2025 – J&J Gaming announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire strategic assets of The Curo
For J&J Gaming’s 5th consecutive year of providing the excitement of video gaming at the Illinois State Fairs, J&J will be donating its share of the Video Gaming Terminal revenue to local Springfield & Du Quoin area charities. This year, we have selected twelve charities to be our 2025 donation recipients.
As part of our ongoing effort to enhance the Player PAYBACK® experience, patrons can now redeem their points for eGift cards to popular retail brands! All they have to do is visit your gaming room, check in on the J&J Gaming app, and redeem their points for the eGift Card of their choosing in the J&J Rewards Store. These digital gift cards will be INSTANTLY emailed to the patron, providing quick and effortless access to shop their favorite brands.
REWIND to the past with J&J Gaming!
J&J Gaming is excited to rewind the clock with their J&J Retro Summer Rewind Sweepstakes and $150,000 in cash prizes! Patrons in Illinois can ‘rewind’ to the good ol’ days when they visit a J&J Gaming game room and check in on the J&J Gaming app from July 1, 2025 to August 17th, 2025!
The 2025 Springfield Community’s Choice Awards are here—brought to you by The State Journal-Register!
This annual celebration honors the best the Springfield community has to offer, shining a spotlight on the local businesses and services that make Springfield special. Nominations are now open, and it’s your chance to recognize the standout businesses that deserve to be ” best in” their category.
Reel Stars awards 160+ winners with a share of $100,000+ in cash prizes! Winners were drawn weekly from April 1st – May 18th, as each week represented a new chance to win for J&J patrons. 6 Winners from each tier level are being contacted and confirmed as valid. A full list of validated winners will be posted below.