Illinois could expand number of slot machines allowed
Businesses across the state have installed more than 14,000 machines since video gambling first launched in 2012. This January gamblers spent us$500 million at the slots.
"When the machines came in January it was a slow start but it has definitely grown week to week since then," said Pilot truck stop manager Aaron Vines. He says his five new slot machines racked up more than $30,000 in revenue for the business last month.
"We do have times where all the machines are full and you can see in the room we have a couple of tables set up and a television for those who are waiting," explained Vines.
The business generates nearly us$10 million in tax revenue for the state every month. A major reason a senate panel recently endorsed a plan to raise the number of machines at truck stops."Extending it and putting more games in there would definitely help out," said Vines.
But not everyone agrees."People think that gambling is an easy solution to the state's economic woes," said State representative John Bradley. "It's not. It's a regressive tax. It targets people in the state that mostly can't afford it."
Louisiana lawmakers move forward with illegal gambling penalties and sweepstakes restrictions
Wazdan shortlisted in five categories at SBC Awards Americas 2026
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe exits as Flutter faces industry shift and lowered forecast
Flutter boosts prediction market spending despite Q1 profit slump, cuts 2026 outlook
PrizePicks expands motorsports presence through Arrow McLaren IndyCar agreement
Zitro Digital appoints Thiago Valadão as Commercial Director for Brazil
Flows secures Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board authorisation
Sportsbook integration: Deploying betting widgets at scale
Riddec Games enters Nirmata Play distribution network through Stargate partnership
Wazdan shortlisted in five categories at SBC Awards Americas 2026
