Illinois Video Gambling

McHenry County The Latest To Ban Video Gambling

Daily Herald | Charles Keeshan | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago


Just barely joining their city and suburban counterparts aboard an anti-gambling bandwagon, the McHenry County Board narrowly enacted a ban Tuesday on...

County Gaming Ban Smacks of Insider Politics, Not Concern for the Public

Ray Hanania | Posted 10.09.2009 | Chicago


Ray Hanania

We have 10 casinos in Illinois, the lottery and churches rely on bingo for most of their free cash. That kind of gambling is OK, but a bill that would compete for casino revenues is not?

Video Gambling Ban Passes Cook County Board

Chicago Tribune | Hal Dardick | Posted 10.06.2009 | Chicago


The Cook County Board today tweaked its ban on video gambling to ensure the betting machines won't be allowed in unincorporated areas under Gov. Pat Q...

Evanston Bans Video Gambling

WBBM Newsradio | Posted 11.15.2009 | Chicago


Evanston has become the first major Illinois city to ban video gambling....

Coalition Presses Regulators To Oppose Video Gambling Expansion

Daily Herald | Joseph Ryan | Posted 09.25.2009 | Chicago


A coalition of watchdog groups, politicians and anti-gambling advocates urged state regulators today to stand against the legalization of video gambli...

DuPage County Bans Video Gambling, First In Illinois

Daily Herald | Jake Griffin | Posted 09.11.2009 | Chicago


The DuPage County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to become the first county in Illinois to ban video gambling machines....