Video gambling growth equals nine casinos

Video gambling has exploded in Illinois with suckers, I mean gamblers, dropping more than $175 million into the machines since they became legal a year ago in bars, restaurants, veterans halls and other establishments that sell liquor.

There now are 9,794 machines operating at 2,402 locations, according to the Illinois Gaming Board, which is the equivalent of adding nine casinos….Please click here to read Phil Kadner’s full column in the Southtown Star.