That was the decision of the Crystal
Lake City Council at this week’s meeting, even though a representative of the
industry advised the Council such action would be a mistake. The reasons given
why opting out is a mistake included “putting businesses in a bad position if
other areas have the devices, the businesses in Crystal Lake would be at a
disadvantage.
The Council was informed that it
would put Crystal Lake businesses at a disadvantage that is difficult to
overcome. As a result, establishments would not seek to locate in Crystal Lake,
going to other locations where video gambling is allowed.
Councilman Ralph Dawson noted that if the community has
to exist on gaming in the community, think the businesses will lose, noting
that if video gambling in Lake In The Hills is the greatest thing to
distinguish it from Crystal Lake, then God Bless them.”
Approval by the Council for an
Ordinance to prohibit video gaming in Crystal Lake was passed with affirmative
votes by Council members Dawson, Hopkins, Schoffield, Thorsen and Mayor
Shepley. Councilwoman Brady-Mueller voted against the Ordinance and Council Member Ferguson was absent.
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