Aurora is looking at expanding the number of gambling terminals establishments are allowed to have, which officials say could bring in over $200,000 a year in new revenue for the city.

Currently, city code allows licensed establishments to have up to five “video gaming” terminals. The new proposal would increase that number to six and increase the total number of allowed terminals within city limits by 40 for a total of 240.

The purpose of the proposed change is to increase revenue for both local businesses and the city.

That’s what Deputy Chief of Staff Nicholas Richard-Thompson told the Aurora City Council’s Rules, Administration and Procedures Committee during a presentation on the proposal at the committee’s Oct. 7 meeting.

Currently there are 38 licensed businesses within Aurora w

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