Stop Predatory Gambling

Leaderless in Illinois

by spgadmin

Predatory gambling profits in Illinois are in a free fall. The state already has an aggressive state Lottery, nine casinos (a tenth is on the way) and recently passed a proposal to turn bars and restaurants across the state into mini-casinos by legalizing tens of thousands of electronic gambling machines. Thanks to many concerned citizens and several principled public officials, 77 cities and towns have already opted out of the video poker scheme.

Yet despite falling profits and a near total saturation of predatory venues already in place, Illinois legislators are gearing up for another massive expansion of predatory gambling in the upcoming lame duck session – all of which is fueled by enormous funding by predatory gambling interests.  

More than ever, Illinois needs strong political leadership who will grab the controls of a government that is not simply heading down the wrong track but one that has totally come off the rails.