Illinois and local cities and towns are starting to cash in on new video gambling terminals.
The that the state took in nearly $1 million in additional income in November from more than 1,400 video terminals.
More than $191,000 was distributed to towns and cities where the machines are located.
Video gambling became legal in bars, clubs and truck stops in October.
November's totals are nearly three times , when just 714 terminals were operating across the state. And more terminals are on the way.
Early projections show the state could eventually see an estimated $375 million in annual income from the machines.
The state's proceeds are earmarked for construction projects. There are no restrictions on how cities use the money.
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