Gambling expansion by the numbers
Illinois’ gambling expansion plan
Ÿ Five new casinos (to add to current 10)
Ÿ Allow slots at racetracks
Ÿ Potentially could give the state 39,000 gambling spots
Ÿ Currently, Illinois has 12,000
Ÿ $1.1 billion — estimated upfront cash for Illinois
Ÿ $446 million — estimated annual tax revenue from expansion
The Vegas of the Midwest?
Ÿ Nevada has at least 190,000 slot machines
Ÿ $10.4 billion was spent on casino gambling in Nevada last year
Ÿ $1.4 billion was spent on the same in Illinois
Ÿ Another $2 billion in Illinois Lottery tickets are sold each year
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