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Evanston’s City Council dodged a ban on sweepstakes machines—yes, those flashy gambling devices in gas stations and shops—choosing instead to regulate them. After months of heated debate, with business owners warning of financial ruin and aldermen like Matt Rodgers comparing the stakes to the flavored tobacco ban, the council opted for oversight: licensing fees, machine caps, and possible grandfathering for existing units. A final vote on the details is set for August 24th—so while the machines stay, their future is far from guaranteed.

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