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" Thank god, I don't live near Illinois. If they pass this, I will NEVER set foot in an IL-Based casino. Have any of you thought about the IDENTITY THEFT risk? And that's just a "direct" risk. Now start thinking about where that "people who enter IL casinos" database might go... "

" To "No Worry", I don't know where you get your facts, but it statistically shows in Colorado and other states that going "No Smoking" actually leads to more business. I'm more willing to go to an Illinois casino since there is no smoking. CANT WAIT TILL '08 "

" I'm tired of this age discrimination. Just because I'm under thirty I have to scan my ID, scan my face, and present my face for the cameras, but anyone older than dirt can just walk straight in, without being questioned? This is discrimination! "

" If your a problem gambler the solution is that the state will take your winnings if your lucky enough to win. They don't return the money you lose, only take the money you win. How is that even legal. Sounds like theft too me. But then again so are taxes. "

" No booster seats? Outrageous! Somebody call Ron Paul! "

" Horray to the Govenor for doing the one good thing during his administration and making the CASINO Boats smoke free. There is LEGISLATION that in 2008 no more smoking will be allowed on the boats!!! This ties into the factor that all of IL is going smoke free as well!!! All employees even on the boats deserve to work in toxic free enviroment. So puff puff away now in your public places cause soon it will be no more. "

" Scanning for those who get assistance from the government and shut them off if they're gambling with our tax money we give them to live on. "

" Taxes from smoking? Not gonna be there. Gambling's the new whipping boy. And the income that............... "

" Missouri does a good job of watching for this by using the card. I haven't played at one in a few years but do they still limit the amount you can gamble with in a given time? I play at Peoria and Iowa mainly-Iowa casino bigger and less smoke in air, maybe better circulation. I don't think scanning everyone is a good answer, just make for longer lines. "

" Missouri has a card system because by state law a gambler is limited to losing 500.00 in a gaming period which is 8 hours, I think. They keep tabs with your card which you have to use at any game you play. I really wouldn't be surprised if there aren't Mo. players who drive to Illinois casinos because they've lost all they can for one day in Missouri. "

" you'll always be able to smoke on the boat, the laws exclude the boats in IL so they don't lose out...it will be one of the only places a smoker can go and get a drink at a bar "

" All you need is a thumb print scanner like they use at government locations, other locations where ID is needed, quick, clean, dependable. "

" So let me get this straight, someone has a nasty gambling problem and now the state should get involved and card everyone, and then the taxpayers pay for this service. That's bull; they should charge every gamer on the boat an extra fee to board, and that can pay for the service of carding everyone. Or, the sensible thing to do would be to stop the gambling totally. It has ruined many lives of those who are related to the addicted gambler. Also, do people really want their personal information to be gathered in yet another risky state venture whereby it can be bought and sold by anyone. Trust me they sell your information. Ask anyone who has a state professional license how much junk mail they get related to their profession that they didn't sign-up for; the state has been doing this for years. With identity theft on the rise, I think all selling of this information should be stopped. "

" I love the way some media sources leave peices of information out of their stories. The way it actually happens is this, someone on the "do not admit list" tries to enter the casino, the person at the front desk (usually a security guard) tells them they can't be admitted because, they voluntarily put themselves on the list, the employee then asks the patron to leave. The only way they will be arrested is if they refuse to leave. Source: I worked at a central Illinois casino for 5 years (1996-2001) as a security guard. "

" so if there arrested for going into a casino, how much does the judge impose for a fine, your better off to put it in a machine, actually they want to scan your ID's to see if your wanted on any charges, makes good sense more revenue for the police depts. "

" a bad idea ,a better way would be like missouri were you have to use your players card before the machines will take any money. "

" So does this list also require a driver's license, or can anyone put someone's name on the list by lieing? Seems unfair to take away someones' winnings, when they surely don't refund their loses. It would be far better to just close down those immoral, harmful places. "

" 90% of gamblers are smokers, so as of January 1, 2008, most gamblers will cross the state line to gamble where they can smoke. This will shorten your lines, Illinois casinos. Thanks again to Chicago ROD BLOWGO. If you think I'm full of hot air, just wait and see. The proof is in the pudding. But, for sure, the non smokers will be happy. They will be able to remove their gas masks lol. "

" Would illegals be arrested,or just U.S. citizens? "