This article from the State Journal-Register is about the new video gambling law that was enacted in Illinois. The purpose was to provide legalized, money payout video gambling in bars, restaurants, and veterans establishments. The end goal of this new program/law was to provide much-needed funds to pay for the capital construction program that is in progress currently. However, in this budget crisis there was an absence of money for the program. The general infrastructure around the capital needed some much needed improvements. The legislature was looking for a way to pay for this plan and the end result was taxes from legalized video gambling. The issue that has arisen from the new law is that bars and veterans halls were already using video gambling to help keep their business afloat. They were taking money for it and paying out under the table and using the revenue to stay in business or for the veterans halls, stay open. This will be an issue to keep an eye on as businesses struggle with the new laws and cuts of their profits are sent to the state. I think that while illegal, in the tough economy it wasn't hurting anything to keep them open with under the table payouts.
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