by: Gene Koprowski.
Video gambling is on the verge of being legalized in
Illinois. The state senate voted yesterday to allow gambling at
locations, like bars and truck stops.
Critics like Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart claim video gaming is not good for the state. His department's vice unit investigates businesses that have machines that say they are for amusement only but actually pay out real money.
"These were set up for people to monumentally lose," said Tom Dart, Cook County sheriff.
Still, the games are so popular that a majority of Illinois senators believe they could fund major state construction projects by legalizing and regulating these machines.
"This bill will create tens of thousands of jobs," said John Cullerton, (D) Illinois Senate president.
"That will help us dig out of the hole that we're in," said Christine Radogno, (R) Illinois Senate minority leader.
Backers estimate the measure would bring nearly $400 million a year.
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