There are a number of issues that will get attention
from the General Assembly as the session moves on -- gambling expansion is one them. Even though it did not gain much support in the
last session, Representative Robert Rita (D-28th), who is sponsoring the gambling
expansion package, said this is a way to raise more money for the state, which
is facing a projected $6 billion dollar budget deficit next fiscal year.
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“The state needs a revenue stream. We’re faced with a budget gap…so I believe
this could be part of the solution,” Rita said.
The package consists of two bills.
The first bill would add a casino in Chicago. The second bill would add a Chicago casino and five others throughout the state, also slot machines at racetracks.
Rita said he is optimistic this package will have
more support, as compared to previous years, because Illinois has a new
governor.
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