COVID-19 craps out state gambling tax revenue by $200 million, but sports betting off to strong start – Chicago Sun-Times*

The state is counting on six new casinos authorized under last year’s gambling expansion law to eventually start generating cash. “However, questions remain on the extent that gaming revenues will increase given the plethora of gaming opportunities that already exist and the potential ramifications of the virus on the economy and discretionary spending,” state analyst Eric Noggle said.

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