Video Poker Gambling in Illinois

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By Tierney Modglin

Story Published: Nov 6, 2009 at 6:01 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2009 at 6:31 PM CST

Video Poker gambling in Illinois is now legal but, some counties are choosing not to participate.

According to legislators Video Poker is looked at as a significant portion of revenue for Illinois to move forward with the Capitol Program.

However, not every county in Illinois wants video poker to be readily available in their communities.

The video poker bill gives Illinois counties the option of opting out.

State Representative Jehan Gordon says, "Areas like Tazewell County Peoria County are talking about the legislation and what should happen in terms of them as a county just opting out...DuPage County which is I believe the second largest county in the state and DuPage County has opted out already."

DuPage County isn't the only one opting out...Lake and Cook County have as well.

If Tazewell County decides to opt out some bars may be in trouble.

Owner of Carrigan's Pub in East Peoria - Annetta Carrigan - says she's been in the business for 25 years and if they don't let her have video poker she doesn't think her bar will make it.

Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:31 PM jan wrote ...

Now the government will get money from legal gambling again.If it is not money in their pocket it would not of went.

Saturday, Nov 7 at 9:24 AM TheReaper wrote ...

The state would make millions off concealed carry.Let people on public aid blow their money on gambling.SMART!

Saturday, Nov 7 at 5:54 AM Bob wrote ...

First the smoking ban state wide "NO" option on that now video poker that a county can opt out on. Just more government bullsh-- Like I said before when the smoking ban was put in place I would file bankruptcy and let the state pay for my living. Live on welfare just like all the other people . OOP'S not the right collor.

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