proposals introduced by state Rep. Jack Franks to either repeal the law or allow voters to have a say about it on February's primary ballot.
Lake County Board members Tuesday joined those from Cook and DuPage counties in outlawing the machines in unincorporated regions.
Supporters, including bar owners and machine makers, say the gambling devices are already in a number of places illegally and it is better than hiking taxes.
Illinois Gaming Board members say that without more money and manpower they can't come up with rules to vet bar owners and vendors or devise a way to keep organized crime out of the business. The board will need several million dollars upfront alone to buy a computer system to monitor the 45,000 or more machines 24/7.
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