sweepstakes machines
Coverage of sweepstakes machines in the Nexus archive.
- City Council votes against stronger consequences for parents | The Chicago Report
Chicago City Council voted against implementing stronger consequences for parents related to their children's misconduct. The council also considered measures such as purchasing the West Loop Greyhound station and banning sweepstakes machines in local bars.
- Mayoral allies snuff out Ald. Beale's bid to ban sweepstakes machines to maximize take from video gambling
Mayor Brandon Johnson's allies defeated Ald. Anthony Beale's attempt to ban sweepstakes machines in Chicago, allowing approximately 7,000 such devices to remain operational. Beale argued the machines compete unfairly with video gambling terminals and avoid city revenue, while opponents, including Ald. Jason Ervin, claimed banning them would harm Black-owned businesses excluded from other legal gambling sectors.
- Sweepstakes machines ban fails in Chicago City Council
The Chicago City Council voted on a proposal regarding sweepstakes machines, a decision that could affect bars and restaurants across the city. The proposal aimed to address the impact of these machines on local establishments.