First, Bally's is reportedly having difficulty raising construction funds. There are two underlying reasons that contribute to this possibility. The $1.7 billion Bally's Chicago Casino may be at risk of never being built. Read more Bally's Chicago Casino may never be built Decem. This update is from the construction company. In a news video released by WREX, the construction of the permanent Hard Rock Casino in Rockford is now 60% complete. Read more Rockford's Hard Rock construction is 60% complete Decem. News Headlines Bally's Chicago temporary casino begins 24/7 operation today Decem-īally's temporary casino at Medinah Temple bagan 24/7 operations today Wednesday Dec. Walker's Bluff: Walker's Bluff Casino Resort South Suburbs: Wind Creek Chicago Southland The Rebuild Illinois Law enacted in June 2019 authorizes six new casinos to be built in the following cities:īally's Chicago opens in 2026. These two casinos will operate as commercial casinos under Illinois laws rather than as Indian gaming casinos under federal regulation. The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford is owned by the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, and the Wind Creek Chicago Southland in the Homewood/East Hazel Crest area is owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama. Two of the six new casinos will be owned by Native American tribes.
