Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association on Sweepstakes Machines
July 1, 2018
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The Frame
This disclosure identifies the advocacy efforts of the restaurant industry regarding the regulation of , which impacts the legal status and operational requirements for businesses offering these devices in Chicago.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Illinois Restaurant Association
The association represents member restaurants that may operate or wish to operate sweepstakes machines.
Chicago City Council
The Council is the legislative body responsible for drafting and voting on ordinances regarding sweepstakes machines.
Last recorded activity July 1, 2018.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Sam Toia served as the lobbyist for the Illinois Restaurant Association during the period of July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018.
- The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago City Council and individual Aldermen.
- The specific subject of the lobbying was legislation concerning sweepstakes machines.
Why It Matters
This disclosure identifies the advocacy efforts of the restaurant industry regarding the regulation of , which impacts the legal status and operational requirements for businesses offering these devices in Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are sweepstakes machines?
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Lobbying Activity
SAM TOIA
on behalf of ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
SAM TOIA
on behalf of ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Sweepstakes Machine Regulation
The document confirms that the restaurant industry was actively engaging with the City Council regarding the legal status of sweepstakes machines in 2018.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy50Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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