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Gilbert Horowitz
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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
