People v. Dugan

Following a bench trial in the circuit court of Lake County-defendants were convicted of syndicated gambling (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 38, par. 28 — 1.1(b)) in connection with the operation of a gambling casino at the Green Mill Restaurant near Grayslake. On appeal, they claim that: (1) the receipt of wagers for blackjack and craps is not “bookmaking” within the meaning of the statute; (2) the State failed to prove the required element of a “recording”; (3) the State failed to prove that defendants were engaged “in the business” of bookmaking; (4) the Illinois syndicated gambling statute is…