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Chicago is about to change forever as six bars and restaurants in neighborhoods like Beverly and Lake View get green light for video gambling machines — a move that could unlock hundreds of millions in revenue and shift the city’s long-standing gambling ban. With over 279 applications pouring in, especially from the North Side, businesses are racing to cash in on a statewide cash cow, even as Mayor Johnson fights back, fearing it could hurt Bally’s upcoming casino — slated for 2027 — and its promised tax and job benefits. The Illinois Gaming Board’s next decision on August 20th could decide whether Chicago embraces this new revenue stream or holds firm against it.

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