Chicago City Council Votes 33-15 to Reject Ban on 'Sweepstakes' Machines

Chicago discards proposed ban on unregulated ‘sweepstakes machines’

(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council voted down a proposed ban on a type of prevalent gaming machines, which are not regulated or taxed by either the city

Mayoral allies snuff out Ald. Beale’s bid to ban sweepstakes machines to maximize take from video gambling – Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral allies snuff out Ald. Beale's bid to ban sweepstakes machines to maximize take from video gambling

Mayor Brandon Johnson scored a rare City Council victory on Wednesday when his allies snuffed out an attempt to ban sweepstakes machines that compete with and take revenue away from video gambling terminals.Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) muscled the sweepstakes ban through the Council’s License Committee over the mayor’s objections and hoped to convince the full Council to do the same — even as Johnson continues to lobby behind the scenes to repeal th…

Chicago City Council Votes 33-15 to Reject Ban on 'Sweepstakes' Machines

Mayoral allies snuff out Ald. Beale’s bid to ban sweepstakes machines to maximize take from video gambling

Mayor Brandon Johnson scored a rare City Council victory on Wednesday when his allies snuffed out an attempt to ban sweepstakes machines that compete with and take revenue away from video gambling terminals. Ald. Anthony Beale (9th) muscled the sweepstakes ban through the Council’s License Committee over the mayor’s objections and hoped to convince the full Council to do the same — even as Johnson continues to lobby behind the scenes to repeal t…