Why are cities, states, whoever embracing gambling? Because they can't bring themselves to cut a budget. Brandon Johnson Trying to Torpedo Chicago’s First Gambling Licenses
According to financial services firm Wallet Hub, Illinois ranks as the 17th most gambling addicted state already. The Prairie State also ranks 36 out of 50 for proper treatment availability. So, Illinois is already doing poorly over gambling and its legality is still relatively fresh.
Gambling at bars, or gambling at a massive casino downtown, none of it is good for Illinois. But politicians are rubbing their hands greedily over the possible tax revenue it will generate.
But that is the world we live in. Someone needs to revisit the definitions of license and liberty. (Mortimer J. Adler's work is a good place to start.)
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