The Illinois House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would allow several new entertainment and gambling establishments to open in the state, including Chicago's first casino. This was reported by Reuters .

65 state congressmen voted for amendments to the gambling bill. 50 were against it.

The document will now be sent to the Illinois Senate for consideration. One of the authors of the reform, Democrat Terry Link, recalls that senators have already approved similar bills in the past, so no problems are expected with the current one. “I don’t think the state will give up an additional billion dollars a year and new jobs for people,” Senator Link said.

However, the final say rests with Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, who has given the bill mixed reviews. At the same time, one of the main supporters of the “gambling” bill is the new mayor of Chicago , Rahm Emanuel , the former head of the presidential administration. In his opinion, a casino in Chicago will provide citizens with new jobs and give impetus to the economic development of the city.

The bill, if passed, would allow five additional casinos to open in Illinois, including one in Chicago, which would be the city's first of its kind. Now, as NBC recalls, there are nine casinos operating throughout the state. The reform promises to be the biggest boost to gambling in Illinois in 20 years.

They allow a casino in Chicago