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Mount Prospect approves video gambling

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The trustees of Mount Prospect, a village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, have approved video gambling in the village. They made this decision in order to help restaurant owners who have been complaining that they were losing out to establishments in other communities where video gambling is allowed.

Games authorized by the State Gaming Board, for example, video poker, line up and blackjack, are allowed at the video gambling terminals. Licensed liquor establishments, truck stops and veterans or fraternal establishments may apply to become a licensed terminal establishment under the state’s Video Gaming Act.

Liquor license classifications eligible for terminals are limited to retail establishments where alcoholic liquor is drawn, poured, or otherwise served for consumption on premise.

Not everyone at Tuesday’s village board meeting was on board with allowing video gambling. Nancy Duel, who represents the Northern Illinois Conference with the United Methodist Church in Arlington Heights, said the village’s gambling ordinance goes against what Mount Prospect has always wanted to be: a family community.

Instead, she said, businesses wanting video gambling could expand their business through social media, or come up with other ways to generate revenue instead of relying on gaming terminals.

“We are a family-oriented, family-friendly community and the families here are the lifeblood of this community that brings vibrance,” said Trustee Paul Hoefert, who opposes video gambling. “I think gambling as a whole counters those values and cheapens Mount Prospect.”

Prior to the vote, he said the village, through a referendum, should ask residents if they want video gambling.

“How can you go wrong with going to referendum and putting it to the people?” Hoefert said. “Do not kid yourself. Video gaming is rooted in big money.”

Trustee Richard Rogers agreed with Hoefert, saying video gambling won’t create that much revenue for businesses in the end.

“Morally, we do not want to be known for video gambling,” Rogers said. “This is a family town and people want to live here and are coming all the time because it is a pure community, or try to be as best as we can. I am against video gambling.”

Trustee Michael Zadel said: “The introduction of video gaming will not diminish the image of us as family-friendly. We have taken great pains to make sure this ordinance protects us. I think video gaming has a place and our businesses agree. This will be an enhancement to those businesses and help them become more successful.”

Trustee William Grossi said data exists that supports communities allowing video gaming — communities that have not seen an increase in crime as a result. He pointed out that Des Plaines has a casino and Arlington Heights has the racetrack.

“Betting is all around us and to oppose and put a restriction on our businesses will put them at a disadvantage and that is not justified,” said Grossi.

In the end, Hoefert and Rogers voted against the gaming ordinance. Trustees Zadel, Grossi, Eleni Hatzis and Colleen Saccotelli voted in favor. The final vote was 4-2.

Mayor Arlene Juracek said the village, one year from now, will review the ordinance and feedback from business owners and the public.

 

Source: journal-topics.com


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Kore Digital Mining Ltd Announces Additional 14 PH/s Bitcoin Mining Capacity

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Kore Digital Mining Ltd, a UK based Bitcoin mining company, announces that effective 1st May 2024, an additional 14 PH/s mining capacity will be added to its existing infrastructure.

This additional capacity will be provided by a major Bitcoin mining corporation and will be operational until 30th June 2024.

Derek Nisbet, Kore’s Founder & CEO, said – “We are pleased to work with a leading Bitcoin Miner in securing a large amount of mining capacity, for a 2 month trial period. We look forward to hopefully extending this period and engaging more with major mining corporations offering Bitcoin hashing opportunities, in the future.”

This additional 14PH/s Bitcoin mining capacity adds to the existing 2 PH/s currently operational with Kore’s own infrastructure and an additional 4 PH/s is due to be added over the next quarter, totalling 20 PH/s.

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William Hill Announced as Official Betting Partner of Qipco Guineas Festival

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Leading bookmaker becomes official betting partner of first UK Classic meeting of 2024

William Hill has been announced as the new official betting partner of the Qipco Guineas Festival, the first UK Classic meeting of the season.

It’s the latest addition to William Hill’s spring racing roster, following sponsorship of The Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, the Punchestown Champion Chase and its status as official betting partner of the Randox Grand National Festival.

The 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas headline the three-day meeting and the leading bookmaker will sponsor 15 races across the weekend with the Jockey Club Stakes, Palace House and Dahlia Stakes among the races now featuring the William Hill title.

Aidan O’Brien’s unbeaten superstar City of Troy is still all the rage for the 2,000 Guineas at 4/6 whereas Karl Burke’s Fallen Angel heads a competitive looking 1,000 Guineas market at 7/2.

“We’re delighted to become the official betting partner of the Qipco Guineas Festival, strengthening our relationship with The Jockey Club on the back of a fantastic Grand National Festival,” a spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said. “It’s brilliant for William Hill to be associated directly with such a prestigious event at Newmarket, the home of the thoroughbred, for this season’s first two Classics. The company has a close connection with the history of the 2,000 Guineas as William Hill himself bred the 1949 winner, Nimbus, who then went on to win the Derby.

“We’re excited to be involved at racing’s key meetings and see the Qipco Guineas Festival as the perfect sponsorship as the British flat season kicks into gear.”

Newmarket – 2,000 Guineas: May 4, 2024

City Of Troy 4/6
Rosallion 4/1
Notable Speech 12/1
Henry Longfellow 12/1
Night Raider 16/1
Alyanaabi 16/1
Ancient Wisdom 16/1
Task Force 16/1
Ghostwriter 16/1
Iberian 20/1
BAR 25/1

Newmarket – 1,000 Guineas: May 5, 2024

Fallen Angel 7/2
Ylang Ylang 4/1
Dance Sequence 5/1
Ramatuelle 10/1
See The Fire 12/1
Content 12/1
One Look 14/1
Pretty Crystal 14/1
Buttons 20/1
Purple Lily 20/1
Porta Fortuna 20/1
Star Style 20/1
BAR 25/1

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Midjiwan Supports Reforestation Efforts With New Elyrion Tribe Skin In The Battle Of Polytopia

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Midjiwan, the award-winning independent studio behind The Battle of Polytopia, is celebrating Elyrion (∑∫ỹriȱŋ) Tribe Week with a brand-new Midnight (₼idŋighţ) skin and donations to support reforestation.

Tapping into the Elyrion Tribe’s nature magic abilities, every purchase of an Elyrion item in the game will plant one real-world tree from April 22-28 2024. Midjiwan has teamed up with The Canopy Project, an organisation that works with global partners to reforest areas in urgent need of rehabilitation, combining The Battle Of Polytopia’s themes with a desire to make real change in the world. Previous years of Elyrion Tribe Week have resulted in the planting of over 12,000 trees.

The Elyrion Tribe is a mysterious group of elves, dedicated to defending their woodland home with their unique magic and connection with nature. Players using the Elyrion tribe have the ability to enchant animals into Polytaurs and summon powerful Fire Dragons.

Christian Lövstedt, General Manager at Midjiwan, commented:

“This is a hugely exciting partnership, allowing players to support the planet and contribute to reforestation whilst also accessing brilliant new content to use in The Battle Of Polytopia.”

Alongside donating to The Canopy Project, The Battle Of Polytopia also boasts a brand-new skin for the Elyrion Tribe! The Midnight skin allows players to create graves, build crypts, and summon demons in dark forests, all in service of the mysterious Shard of D’Naeh.

The Midnight skin re-skins the entire Elyrion Tribe as the Midnight Cult. Everything the Elyrion Tribe is all about – nature, enchantment, and sanctuary – is turned on its head, corrupted into a dark, twisted dystopia of itself.

Midjiwan has already invested €250,000 in solar power projects in rural areas around Africa, and other charitable projects. The studio continues to seek opportunities to combine its in-game creativity with real-world benefits. The Battle of Polytopia is available on Nintendo Switch, the App Store, Google Play, PC, and Tesla cars.

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