By Drew Adams
Murray, KY – The Illinois House is saying no to gambling expansion six months after approving a similar bill. The bill needed 60 votes to pass and 71 votes to survive a veto by Gov. Pat Quinn. The final result last evening was 58-53. The House approved a larger gambling bill in May with 65 votes. That version was sidelined by opposition from Quinn. The latest version was meant to pick up more support. It dropped some ideas like slot machines at Chicago airports and strengthened regulatory oversight. But instead of picking up support in the legislative body, the bill lost ground.