Bloomington City Council members discussed the ban on issuing new video gaming licenses, and alternatives, for over an hour, but didn’t come to any conclusions Monday.
The present ban is just temporary and is due to expire in September. With the new state law expanding gambling in Illinois, it means city leaders need find an answer.
Parkview Inn owner Rick McCormick had five video game machines until it burned down nearly 3 years ago but McCormick says he can’t put the games back in his rebuilt business now because he cant get a license.
City Council members tossed out several options, including a special allowance, or making an exception to the rule.
