How Gambling Can Destroy Students
When discussing covetousness, Christians often cite 1 Timothy 6:10 which states, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds…
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Will America Soon Face a Gambling Epidemic?
I write this article as a concerned observer, not as an expert on the phenomenon of gambling and not as someone who…
24 Hour, Non-Stop Video Gambling in Tinley Park?
The Tinley Park Village Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 16250…
With Sports Betting, Legislators Gamble with Illinois’ Well-Being
Due to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the odds have improved for legal sports betting to come to Illinois. Proponents are promising…
NY Casinos Want to Loan Money to Gamblers
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are bowing to gambling interests and victimizing people as a result, says an expert on…
Chicago CasiNO!?
On February 28th, the Illinois Senate passed SB 7 - a massive gambling bill - by a vote of 31-26. Yet for…
Rep. Batinick: How to Return Illinois to Fiscal Sanity
One of the Illinois General Assembly's top budget minds is offering some common sense ideas on how the state can return to…
Illinois Senate Expands, then Passes Another Huge Gambling Bill
Yesterday, the Illinois Senate put two amendments on SB 7 -a massive gambling bill- and then called the bill for a vote…
Gambling Expansion a Losing Bet for Illinois
An expert on the social costs of gambling says more gambling in Illinois is not a revenue solution for the state's bleak…
Illinois State Senate to Vote on Gambling Expansion (SB 7) in Feb
The Illinois State Senate Gaming Committee recently heard testimony on SB 7, the massive gambling expansion bill. There were many questions from…
Massive Gambling Expansion in SB 7
Democratic Senate President John Cullerton and Minority Leader Christine Radogno negotiated an ambitious plan to end the budget impasse. Promising to act…
Chicago Tribune Reports on Illinois Lottery Corruption
The Chicago Tribune reported this last Friday on the dubious goings on at the Illinois Lottery: A Tribune investigation found the Illinois Lottery collected hundreds…
By John Biver