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The move comes months after the Illinois Gaming Board approved Boyd Gaming's plans to redevelop the Par-A-Dice Casino at its existing East Peoria location after Peoria’s attempt to lure the gambling operation across the river. The updated ordinance says video gaming machines in hotels and motels are "disfavored and detrimental" to East Peoria.

The Illinois Gaming Board reports the industry generated $1.5 billion in tax revenue for the state and local communities in 2023. However, research shows more than 1.1 million residents have either developed a gambling addiction or are at risk.

The city of Champaign has extended its moratorium on new video-gambling machines until Jan. 23.The original moratorium was scheduled to expire July 18.…