Video gambling. In bars and restaurants has been a hot topic of conversation in the Village of Palatine in Illinois for over two years now. In April of 2015, voters there decided to reject video gambling in an advisory referendum voting 2,660 against to 1,713, but the subject still remained under consideration since that time.
It has now been reported that the council members of Palatine village have decided to table discussions of video gambling for restaurants, bars, and other venues after a vote was taken on the issue.(READ HERE: HOW CASINOS IN LAS VEGAS PLAN TO REACH THE MILLENNIALS )
“The Palatine village council members decided to table the discussion of video gambling after a vote of 4 to 3 took place last week”
Opponents, as well as supporters of such gaming, spoke before the council and they were in agreement to put the matter on hold for now.
Opponents of the gaming option believe that Palatine does not need what they are calling ‘predatory gambling.’ In communities where video gambling is allowed, bars, truck stops, fraternal organizations, and restaurants can have as many as five machines and these gaming terminals must be located in areas where only individuals who are 21 years or older can access them.
Where approved, the community municipality receives 5% of the net revenue from the gaming machines while 25% goes to the state.
“The remainder of the earnings is split between the licensed establishment and the terminal operator. Each town has the ability to set their annual location fees”
