A bill in the US state of Illinois that would allow the development of up to six new casinos and permit slots at racetracks has been approved by the state senate.

Chicago Source: wikipedia

The bill is part of a wider budget package and all bills in the package must pass together for each one to come into force. Five of 12 bills passed the senate on February 28.

Bill SB7 would permit new casinos in Chicago, south suburban Chicago, Danville and Rockford, as well as Lake and Williamson counties.

It would also enable existing Illinois casinos to increase the number of slot machines from 1,200 to 1,600.

Source: Fantini Report