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YES - to prohibit video gambling!!!

On the Nov 6 ballot, Collinsville voters will be asked the following question: "Should video gaming be prohibited in the City of Collinsville?" 1. The Video Gaming (GAMBLING) Act of 2009 requires each community in Illinois to decide whether it will allow video gambling machines (aka video poker, video blackjack, video slots) in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. This state law requires that GAMBLING LOSSES be divided: 5% to the city, 25% to the state, 35% to the bar owner, 35% to the owner of the gambling machines. 2. The gambling industry made the following proposition to Collinsville, "We estimate the city will get $300,000 of additional taxes." For this to occur, the people of Collinsville would have to lose $6 MILLION to the machines. Seeing similar estimates, the Edwardsville city council rejected video gambling 6-1. 3. Do we desire that people LOSE $20 for city government to get one dollar? 4. Video gambling is known as the "crack cocaine of gambling." Some people will lose their paycheck. Local churches and food pantries will see more people in need. Local police will deal with the increase in crime. 5. Video gambling has been rejected by the City of Chicago, unincorporated Cook County, 2/3 of Chicago suburbs, Edwardsville, Maryville, Bethalto, O'Fallon and Swansea. 6. Every town in Illinois must make a decision. Collinsville voters should Collinsville voters should vote YES.

Vote YES - to prohibit video gambling!!!