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[EDITORIAL] Springfield's Approach To Gambling Is A Crapshoot | WMAY | Stay Informed. Stay Connected.
If you’re trying to get a handle on the city of Springfield’s official stance is on gambling and its place in our community, you might have better odds at the roulette wheel or blackjack table. As has been the case since the rise of riverboat casinos in Illinois more than 30 years ago, Springfield has often had conflicting views on the issue, which in turn has led to confusion and plenty of missed opportunities. We are the community with a luxury hotel that was built with space to hold a casino, but which could never find the community backing to secure a license. But we’re also the com...
Source: wmay.com