ELBURN – Noting that video gambling machines are allowed in nearby establishments, village officials Monday opened the door to the possibility of legalizing them in Elburn.

Blackberry Bar and Grill, which sits just south of town on Route 47, has video gaming machines. And the village of Sugar Grove recently allowed video gaming, although the village will have an advisory referendum on its ballot in April.

The village adopted an ordinance prohibiting video gaming in 2009, but trustees said the rules were not established at that time. Jeff Walter was among the trustees who voted to ban gambling in 2009, but he said he has been approached about allowing it.