Chicago mayor now open to video gambling after lawmakers express frustration – Center Square

During the Illinois General Assembly’s 2025 spring legislative session, state Rep. Michael Kelly introduced House Bill 2990. The measure would allow Chicago to opt out of video gaming instead of having to opt in, but the bill failed to advance out of committee. Kelly said the VGT’s would bring in projected revenues of $250 million for the state of Illinois and $50-70 million for the city.