Tag: VGTs
Voters in Chicago suburb overwhelmingly reject video gambling
Voters in Downers Grove on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected an advisory referendum asking if video gambling machines should be placed in a... more
Illinois town considers limits on video gaming to reduce proliferation of VGTs
A concern over Galesburg’s number of video gaming machines per capita has the City Council considering the need to put a cap on the... more
Accel purchases of controlling interest in two Louisiana-based route operators
Accel Entertainment Tuesday announced the purchase of 85% of the ownership interests in Toucan Gaming and LSM Gaming. The Louisiana-based... more
EDITORIAL: Legal gambling in Illinois continues to be a growing business
A lot of people aren’t happy about it, but there’s no question that legal gambling in Illinois is a big and booming business. A report... more
Illinois annual report shows gains in some types of gambling may come at others’ expense
Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery – a record bolstered by continued... more
As one Kentucky city targets gambling devices in stores, Louisville’s hands are tied
Winchester police seized nearly 40 machines from 11 businesses and charged owners with possessing illegal gambling devices, but a Jefferson... more
Illinois: Upscale tavern, video gambling proposed in Danville’s North Vermilion business district
Owner-operators of The Blue Store liquor stores in Danville and Westville are looking to open a high-end tavern and video gaming in the... more
Chicago suburb discussing limits on proliferation of gambling terminals
East Dundee has a high concentration of video gaming machines per capita, with one terminal for every 25 residents, a saturation that has... more
Illinois: Bolingbrook to put video gambling before voters
Bolingbrook voters will be asked about allowing video gambling at a limited number of businesses in the Village on the Nov. 5 General... more
Kentucky judge keeps ban in place on slots-like ‘gray machines’
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Supporters of a Kentucky law banning slots-like machines scored a legal victory Friday when a judge kept in place a... more
