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At least as of a few years ago, Illinois had the most of any state. https://features.propublica.org/the-bad-bet/how-illinois-bet-on-video-gambling-and-lost/ https://features.propublica.org/the-bad-bet/how-illinois-bet... And since they’re only allowed in certain municipalities (not Chicago, though you’ll see them around), you can sometimes drive down a road and see one side just lined with depressing slot machine parlors with names like Bob’s Lounge or Susie’s Cafe. That side is usually a poorer town that needs the revenue from the town on the other side, where the money is. I’m not sure why, but in my experience while those establishments nominally serve beer, liquor, coffee, soft drinks, and sometimes food, and are perfectly legal and open to the public, they do not seem at all welcoming to random people popping in who aren’t there to gamble. Or maybe they just don’t like my vibe. Perhaps some differ, but it’s a very different feeling than states like Louisiana or Nevada where lots of bars have gambling machines that are ignored by the majority of customers. It’s a shame, because I’m sure they’re crowding out other businesses, including regular bars and cafes that would serve a broader audience.