Jim Nowlan: Illinoisans are betting their lives. There’s too much gambling in our state.
- Posted on March 5, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Jim Nowlan: Illinoisans are betting their lives. There’s too much gambling in our state.

Gambling is ubiquitous in Illinois, and it is projected to expand dramatically. We can reduce the impact of gambling without prohibiting it.