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Illinois Mob-Controlled Video Gambling Grows

ILLINOIS – As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times: "There has been a disturbing expansion of mob-controlled video gambling, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.

"Taverns used to tuck a single machine in the corner. Now, they line up four or more machines 'like a mini-casino,' a sheriff's spokesman said. Most games are video poker or push-button slot machines.

"In weekend gambling raids, sheriff's police seized 46 video gambling machines from 11 bars and restaurants.

"…Hundreds of machines operate in the Chicago area. One machine can make as much as $100,000 in profits a year. Half goes to the bar, half to the mob.

"Typically, a mobster collects a tax in exchange for protection and permission to use the machine…"

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