Video Gaming: Palatine Takes Wait-and-See Approach
Village council decides to wait at least one year before again considering at least four applications from Palatine businesses who desire to have video gaming in their establishments.
In light of applications from businesses including Gators, Alley 64, Pops and Splinters, the Village of Palatine decided to wait at least one year to consider allowing video gaming. "We could give this some time, take a wait-and-see approach on this, see what other villages decide to do," said Brad Helms, District 6 councilman. "We are all in concurrence that we would prohibit video gaming," said Aaron Del Mar, District 1 councilman. A poll of the council showed their preference would be to wait a minimum of one year to revisit the issue, and that video gaming itself at this time is not desired. Village Manager Reid Ottesen said village ordinance clearly states video gaming is not allowed in Palatine. Ottesen said he will be sending …
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