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Aurora council approves expansion of video-gaming terminals for social clubs and small businesses
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance amending Section 8-131 to allow an additional video-gaming terminal for qualifying social clubs and small businesses. Supporters said the change helps local businesses; the casino opposed it. Council approved the ordinance with an 8–1 roll-call vote.
Aurora City Council voted to amend local regulations to allow an additional video-gaming terminal in certain social clubs and small businesses, a change proponents said would bolster small establishments while opponents warned of potential impacts on existing gaming venues.
Deputy Chief of Staff Nicholas Roussar Thompson presented the ordinance (amending Section 8-131), telling the council that stakeholders including social clubs and restaurants requested the expansion. Thompson said the casino formally opposed the…
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