April video gambling numbers are out

Business is steady when it comes to video gambling in the Illinois Valley.

Well over a million dollars was once again wagered in video gaming machines in April in La Salle, Peru, Ottawa and Streator. The most action was again in Ottawa with $1.8 million going into machines and $1.4 million being paid out. Streator was close behind Ottawa with $1.6 million played in machines last month and $1.2 million coming back out.

In Peru, $1.5 million was wagered last month with $1.1 million being paid out. La Salle machines saw $1.2 million played last month with $870,000 cashed out.

Statewide, $371 million was wagered last month with $275 million paid out.