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The Illinois General Assembly and Chicago Mayor Daley are going gaga over gambling expansion across Illinois with video poker, which would be placed in locations such as bars, taverns and truck stops.
It would be the first time legalized gambling was permitted in Chicago. Mayor Daley (D-Corruption), who many believe is paving the way for a massive casino in Chicago, gave this reason for why gambling should be expanded:
"Well, everybody thinks gambling is bad. Let's be realistic, everybody does. But why is it in Mississippi? Why is it all over? It's even in Illinois. If it's that bad, then whey did we wallow it to happen if everybody thinks it's that bad?"
Aaron Jaffe, Chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, isn't so gaga, saying it would not only make it difficult to limit addicted gamblers who have otherwise been banned from casinos, but would create a complex administrative difficulty with gambling in so many locations. The estimated $300 million in revenue video poker may generate may be offset by the cost of administering it.
Many also say video poker will have an adverse impact on existing casinos, such as Hollywood Casino in Aurora and communities may see further reductions in gaming tax revenue.
So, how did Aurora-area legislators vote on gambling expansion with video poker?
>Sen. Chris Lauzen and Rep. Kay Hatcher voted NO.
>Sen. Linda Holmes, Rep. Linda Chapa-LaVia voted YES
(Cross, Senger, Schmitz, Hultgren also voted yes).
>HB255 (Senate voted 47-12, House voted 86-30)
The bill moves to the desk of Illinois temp Gov. Pat Quinn, who is expected to go along with it despite prior statements opposing gambling expansion.
Should the State of Illinois gamble with video poker?
It would be the first time legalized gambling was permitted in Chicago. Mayor Daley (D-Corruption), who many believe is paving the way for a massive casino in Chicago, gave this reason for why gambling should be expanded:
"Well, everybody thinks gambling is bad. Let's be realistic, everybody does. But why is it in Mississippi? Why is it all over? It's even in Illinois. If it's that bad, then whey did we wallow it to happen if everybody thinks it's that bad?"
Aaron Jaffe, Chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board, isn't so gaga, saying it would not only make it difficult to limit addicted gamblers who have otherwise been banned from casinos, but would create a complex administrative difficulty with gambling in so many locations. The estimated $300 million in revenue video poker may generate may be offset by the cost of administering it.
Many also say video poker will have an adverse impact on existing casinos, such as Hollywood Casino in Aurora and communities may see further reductions in gaming tax revenue.
So, how did Aurora-area legislators vote on gambling expansion with video poker?
>Sen. Chris Lauzen and Rep. Kay Hatcher voted NO.
>Sen. Linda Holmes, Rep. Linda Chapa-LaVia voted YES
(Cross, Senger, Schmitz, Hultgren also voted yes).
>HB255 (Senate voted 47-12, House voted 86-30)
The bill moves to the desk of Illinois temp Gov. Pat Quinn, who is expected to go along with it despite prior statements opposing gambling expansion.
Should the State of Illinois gamble with video poker?
12 comments:
"The estimated $300 million in revenue video poker may generate may be offset by the cost of administering it."
Does anything more need to be said?
Video poker is proof of the incompetence of state officials to handle finances.
All it will do is create an administrative nightmare that will cost the economy more than it will help.
I'm not opposed to video poker on a moral stance, but it's a dumb idea on an economic stance.
Linda Holmes and Linda Chapa-LaVia should explain to the people of Aurora how this helps when it's obvious it's going to reduce casino revenue.
Not necessarily. Pretty much a different customer demographic.
Why stop there with just video poker? Let's really generate some money and legalize marijuana and prostitution as well.
If there was a way to efficiently collect the tax on weed and hookers, you can bet your bippie it would be legalized. Why does taxation always have to be connected with legalization? Why not just legalize the machines and give the business owner a break for a change.
Think about how much money the State could raise if it legalized and taxed pot, cocaine, and dog fighting. That's more money for the Governor and State Assembly to overspend on pork.
Anyone looking into the negative social impact of adding video poker.
The more I read about these hairbrained schemes, the more I wonder what the qualifications are of the decision makers.
Would love to read about initiatives that CREATE real output i.e., expand the economy, creates exports to bring real $ back to the US.
Question - did this proposal require lobbying $. And if so, how much in total was "invested"?
This is another foolish act by the State of Illinois.
It's going to cause adverse effects to the City of Aurora and any community that has a casino.
If Daley likes it, you know it's not good for anyone else.
Chapa and Holmes obviously do not have any clue about economics.
Like I've always said, you don't have to be smart to hold office only slimey and sneaky.
That administrative nitemare will surely be handled by a current politician's relative. Not to worry.
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