Plans call for the Joliet casino to be constructed as part of the Rock Run Crossings development project near the Interstate 80 and 55 interchange, several miles from its current site along the Des Plaines River. Hollywood Casino offered a variety of games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, and slot machines. At that time, it was the first casino to be built in the state of Indiana. Its history dates back to 1993 when it was founded by Penn National Gaming. We’re pretty high on what the market can do. Hollywood Casino is a popular casino chain in the United States. With Hollywood and the Belle both moving onto land, CQ has a chance to shift some market share as it is already bullish on the Baton Rouge casino market. Louis, Illinois, and Casino Queen Marquette in Marquette, Iowa. The project is subject to regulatory approval. CQ also owns the DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Featuring approximately 900 slots and 50 live table games, the development will also include a baccarat room and a poker room, a Barstool Sportsbook, approximately 200 hotel rooms as well as restaurants and bars, according to Penn Entertainment.Ĭonstruction of the property, which will also feature a full-service spa, meeting space and an event center, will begin in late 2023. The proposed $360 million casino and hotel development in Aurora would be located adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets, near Exit 119 off of Interstate 88. Hollywood Casino plans to relocate its casinos in Aurora and Joliet, moving both from riverboat sites to land-based properties near major interstates, the entertainment facilities' parent company announced Monday.
