Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly eyeing a new revenue stream for the city: video gaming terminals.
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VGTs have long been a source of tax revenue in other Illinois cities, but they’ve been prohibited in Chicago proper. Johnson has issued a request for qualifications in an effort to find a gaming consultant who could investigate potential VGT revenue in the city.
Right now, VGTs remain prohibited in Chicago because of a city ordinance. As such, no venues in the city currently host the slot-like gaming machines. However, a bill is alive in the general assembly, which could legalize them in Chicago.
