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Operator has reinvested over $500m in the Chicagoland market over the last three years
PENN Entertainment has celebrated the grand opening of Hollywood Casino Aurora, the all-new, $360m state-of-the-art casino and hotel. PENN’s latest land-based property replaces the former riverboat property that operated on the Illinois shores of the Fox River since 1993.
PENN has hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony that saw the Illinois Gaming Board officials, area dignitaries, state legislators, and team members prior to opening to the public. Inside, guests will experience over 1,000 of the newest slot machines, over 50 table games and a baccarat room, a retail sportsbook, elevated national and Chicagoland celebrity-led dining, a 226-room premier hotel and wellness spa, event center, and, above all, a prime guest experience.
“We are proud to officially welcome guests and players to the exciting, all-new Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and President of PENN Entertainment. “Together with our landside move in Joliet last summer, we have reinvested over $500m in the Chicagoland market over the last three years, resulting in more jobs, meaningful state and local tax revenue, and further enhancing the region as a must-visit destination. Our roots in Aurora run deep, and we are committed to extending our 33-year legacy as a leader in world-class dining, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, and guest experience for years to come.”
“Today marks an exciting new chapter for Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora, made possible through support from the city of Aurora, the Illinois Gaming Board, and all of our partners, including the hundreds of tradesmen and women who built this incredible new property from the ground up,” said Rafael Verde, Senior Vice President of Regional Operations for PENN. “We are grateful for these partnerships and are eager to showcase the collaborative effort to transition from riverboat gaming to an entertainment destination.”
The roughly 388,500 square foot facility employs approximately 700 team members and supported roughly 700 construction jobs. Open seven days a week and 24 hours a day, the fun and excitement will continue 365 days a year.
Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora’s gaming floor features over 1,000 of the latest video reel slot and video poker machines, as well as over 50 exciting table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and more. The Sportsbook includes one of Chicagoland’s largest TV screens to create the ultimate watching experience, sports betting tellers, and sports wagering and racing kiosks, along with interactive games
Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora features multiple world-class dining options throughout the property, including many options for guests of all ages.
In addition, Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora’s 12,000 square foot event center and meeting rooms are adaptable to accommodate weddings, galas, community events, concerts, sports events, conferences, and more. The event center is accessible for all ages and offers an outdoor entertainment courtyard for special events.
Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora’s all-new seven-story hotel adds 226 standard rooms and premier suites to the Aurora area and features modern amenities, state-of-the-art in-room technology, a fitness center, and a seamless design throughout the facility. Guests will have room service options as well as full indoor access to the property’s food hall, celebrity chef restaurant, bars and live entertainment lounges, thrilling gaming areas, and wellness sp
