Internet Gambling Bill in Illinois Would be Standalone

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Whether this reduces the chances of passage remains to be seen but an Internet gambling measure in Illinois will now be presented as a standalone. 

The measure was originally added to a much broader gambling expansion bill that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn as already shot down.  He has stated that a more thorough review would be required before allowing Web gambling in the state, adding he was "not excited about it at all."

Illinois is one of a handful of states considering legalizing online gambling in some forms.  Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware have each passed laws allowing the activity for real money bets within their respective borders.

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com

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