WELCOME TO SAVE THE CAPITAL BILL
Revenue from the state’s nascent video gaming program is on track to produce significantly less revenue than projected as more and more communities opt-out of video gaming for liquor-licensed establishments. The infrastructure improvements, job creation and economic growth promised by a new capital construction plan will be severely compromised unless lawmakers identify an alternative revenue source.
By permitting gaming machines at horse racing tracks—regulated, centralized gaming destinations for the last 100 years—lawmakers have an opportunity not only to bolster the capital plan with a substantial, stable source of revenue; they also would help ensure the competitiveness of Illinois horseracing on the national circuit, drawing more business to the state.
This site was created to educate the general public and our elected legislators as to the undeniable practicality of this recommended solution. This is not simply a horse racing industry
issue. And all Illinois taxpayers deserve the benefits of a fully-realized revenue stream funded by gaming entertainment.
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