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Council approves raising video gaming license cap from 60 to 75, clearing wait list
Summary
The council amended city code to expand the cap on video-gaming licenses from 60 to 75, a move staff said would clear a waiting list and provide additional licenses; council members warned of socioeconomic impacts and called for stronger audit enforcement.
The Bloomington City Council voted to amend section 7-307 of the city code to increase the number of permitted video-gaming licenses from 60 to 75, a change city staff said will clear the current waiting list and create a small cushion for future issuances.
Deputy City Manager/Presenter (gaming presentation) and city staff reviewed the local code and licensing history, noting the cap put in place in 2019 and a modest rise in terminals since 2012. The proposal would "clear the wait list of…
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