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Illinois Considering Ban on Video Poker

Local opposition to the new law authorizing video poker in Illinois bars has begun to surface. Officials of Will County are reportedly considering a ban on video poker. Under the new state law, licensed liquor establishments are authorized to add up to five video poker machines each, but local municipalities have the power to supersede the state law and ban the machines. 

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