Bringing the ‘crack cocaine of gambling’ to Evanston – Evanston Now

The Illinois Gaming Board reports that the number of video gaming machines in the state has quickly increased by more than 50 percent — from 31,481 in March 2019 to 47,570 in March 2024. The state takes 34 percent in taxes, keeping 29 percent for itself and giving 5 percent to the municipalities where the devices are located.

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