THERE’S ANOTHER PUSH THIS YEAR TO OUTLAW “SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES” IN ILLINOIS. 

SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES GENERALLY LOOK LIKE A KIOSK, AND THE PAYOUT IS IN THE FORM OF A COUPON THAT YOU CAN EXCHANGE FOR MERCHANDISE ONLINE OR CASH FROM THE RETAILER. BUT HERE’S THE PROBLEM SAYS ILLINOIS GAMING BOARD ADMINISTRATOR MARCUS FRUCHTER:

SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES HAVE LONG BEEN USED IN COMMUNITIES THAT DON’T ALLOW VIDEO GAMING. 

LEGISLATION IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE BANS THESE TYPES OF MACHINES.