Gambling is big business in Kewanee.
And at Monday’s meeting, the City Council discussed whether or not to change how gambling is regulated in the city.
Last year, profits from the gaming machines in Kewanee bars and gaming parlors totaled $6.4 million.
Gambling revenues are taxed by the state, and a percentage of that tax goes to the city. Last year, Kewanee received about $350,000.
A city ordinance allows up to 150 of the gaming machines to be in local establishments.
While there aren’t quite that many here yet, City Manager Kasey Mitchell told the City Council Monday that machines have been ordered that will take up the rest of the allowed spaces.
