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Video Gambling Paying Off for Illinois

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By: Crispin Havener
chavener@cbs4qc.com

Video gambling in Illinois is off to a winning start.

The state made more than $346,000 in its first month.

The state gaming board says gamblers placed nearly $18 million in wagers at the 714 machines currently installed across the state. Local governments where the gambling is offered took in about $70,000.

Lawmakers say they hope to have 75,000 machines installed by the end of next year.

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