Tag Archives: Chicago
US – Bally’s Chicago receives critical support from City Council
Bally’s Corporation garnered a major victory after Chicago’s City Council voted to approve an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426, authorising zoning for the construction of Bally’s Chicago Casino – a $1.7 bn flagship entertainment destination. The first phase of this project will include the one million square foot casino building, 500-room hotel, 3,000-person event space, dozens of infrastructure…
US – Alberici opens branch in Chicago
Alberici has opened a new commercial branch in Chicago, Alberici USA Inc. An internationally oriented Italian company specialised in designing and manufacturing technologies for automatic payment systems and accessories, the new operating branch has been established to support Alberici’s American partners, providing them with a new point of reference and service. Alberici USA Inc. strengthens…
US – Bally’s at Tribune Publishing Center selected for Chicago’s sole casino licence
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has announced that the City has selected Bally’s Corporation to be the recipient of its sole casino licence and the developer to create a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago on the site of the Tribune Publishing Center. “I am proud to announce that Bally’s Corporation will create a world-class…
US – Caesars named exclusive partner of Chicago White Sox
Caesars Entertainment and the Chicago White Sox have penned a partnership naming the operator as the Exclusive Casino Partner and Caesars Sportsbook as the Official Sports Betting Partner of the team. The deal sees Caesars Entertainment and Caesars Sportsbook, an authorised gaming operator of Major League Baseball, receive access to official Chicago White Sox logos…
US – Bally’s, Hard Rock and Rivers to battle it out for Chicago casino licence
Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has announced the City has shortlisted three bidders to progress to the next stage of the bidding process for the city’s sole casino license. Following extensive evaluations, Bally’s Corporation at the Tribune Site, Hard Rock at the ONE Central Site, and Rivers 78 at the 78 site (listed in alphabetical…
US – Chicago Mayor listens to five casino blueprints from three companies
Three casino groups have presented five blueprints for a Chicago casino to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s review team with Bally’s, Rush Street Gaming and Hard Rock International all in the running. The selected operator will need their plans to be financially viable, architecturally stunning and be underpinned by the principles of inclusion and equity. Mayor Lightfoot said of the entrants: “They…
US – Chicago City approves sports betting in stadiums and in future casino
Chicago City Council has ended its ban on sports betting with sportsbooks to open in and around stadiums in the city including Soldier Field, Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field, the United Center and Wintrust Arena. A two per cent tax will be imposed on betting revenue and will generate $400,000 to $500,000 each year from…
US – City of Chicago releases summary of proposals for city’s first casino-resort
The City of Chicago is releasing a summary of five proposals received through its RFP process to create a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago. An initiative three decades in the making, the Chicago casino is one of the country’s most attractive casino-resort development opportunities. A global gateway city with 9.5 million residents, Chicago…
US – City of Chicago receives five casino proposals
Five proposals have been submitted for consideration in developing a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago with the goal of being awarded the city’s sole casino owner’s license. The City of Chicago received a total of five proposals. Bally’s Corporation submitted two proposals for two different sites; its casino operations would be self-managed. HR…
