After a two-year wait, six Illinois casino applicants are finally set to present their proposals to the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) on Oct. 13. These applicants are vying for two coveted casino licenses and are eager for a decision to be made.
The decision on the finalists for the casino licenses in South Suburbs and Waukegan may not be made today. Nonetheless, there is hope that by mid-January, these two communities in Illinois will experience a boost in job opportunities and revenue.
Join us for the IGB’s special board meeting at 9 a.m. CST.
The Illinois game suitors are who?
Here are the candidates for the upcoming Waukegan game certificate:
- Full House Resorts Inc. Location in the United States
- North Point Casino, also referred to as Lakeside Casino LLC,
There are four competitors vying for the coveted blackjack license in the South Suburban region. Here are their proposals:
- Southland Live LLC, d/b/a
- West Residential Matteson
- Homewood, East Hazel Crest is the location of Wind Creek LLC.
- Entertainment LLC located in Lynwood, Southland Ho
The six Illinois game applicants’ break
Waukegan British Place Casino
- Bidder: Full House Resorts
- Dated: October 28, 2019.
- TemporaryCasino is located close to the Fountain Square shopping district.
- Development cost: $375 million
- Lasting Employment: 1, 858
- The casino boasts a total of 1,640 slot machines, 100 table games, and a spacious gaming area spanning 75,000 square feet.
- Yes, betting
- Extra amenities: The property boasts a hotel, entertainment center, bars, upscale dining options, a helicopter pad, a luxurious mansion, and four-star accommodations.
Waukegan’s North Point Casino
- Bidder: Lakeside Casino LLC
- Associated: Warner Gaming
- Date: September 1, 2020.
- Yes, TemporaryCasino received approval after a period of five to six months.
- Development cost: $420 million
- 1,180 Permanent Employment Opportunities
- The casino spans 81,500 square feet and offers 2,000 gaming positions.
- Sportsbook: An intelligent gambling establishment covering 5,300 square feet.
- The property also offers an outdoor amphitheatre, dining options, accommodation, a luxury resort, a beauty salon, and a rooftop pool.
Casino LIVE in Southland, Calumet City
- Bidder: Southland LIVE LLC
- Companion: Delaware North
- Dated: October 28, 2019.
- Yes, TemporaryCasino must be relocated within 90 days of receiving it from the original location at Carson Pirie Scott.
- The permanent location is in Calumet City, located just a few yards from the Indiana border, at the intersection of 159th Street and Torrence Avenue.
- Development spending totaled $275 million.
- There are 1,429 permanent full-time and part-time positions available.
- The casino complex covers 150,000 square feet and includes 35 table games and 1,200 slot machines.
- Yes, betting
- Other amenities on offer include a resort, music venue, dining options, and lounges. Furthermore, there are care facilities and after-school programs available.
Casino South Suburban Matteson
- Bidder: South Suburban Development LLC
- Date: August 26, 2020.
- Companion: Country of Choctaw
- Yes, TemporaryCasino
- The former Lincoln Mall, now a permanent location, is located in Matteson between I-57 and I-30.
- Cost of Development: Mysterious
- There are a total of 609 permanent positions open for hire.
- The casino covers 123,000 square feet of gaming area, featuring 1,300 slot machines and 42 table games.
- Sportsbook: Mysterious
- Extra amenities include a resort, indoor pool with spa, indoor golf facilities, event center, upscale dining options, and a showcase of diverse cultural heritage.
East Hazel Crest / Wind Creek Casino Homewood
- Bidder: Wind Creek Hospitality
- Dated: October 25, 2019.
- My spouse belongs to the Poarch Band of Indians.
- TemporaryCasino: Not at all
- Site Continuity is situated at the intersection of Interstates 80 and 294, in close proximity to East Hazel Crest and Homewood.
- Development cost: $440 million
- 800 permanent positions are available.
- The casino boasts 1,350 slot machines, 56 table games, and a gaming area spanning 69,190 square feet.
- Yes, casino
- Extra amenities include the Skyline club, dining cafes, a variety of restaurants, an entertainment complex, and a luxurious four-diamond hotel.
Casino Southland Lynwood
- Southland Ho-Chunk Entertainment LLC is a bidder.
- Date: October 28, 2019.
- As someone who deeply appreciates the Ho-Chunk Nation
- Yes, TemporaryCasino
- The permanent location can be found east of Illinois 394, close to the junction of Glenwood – Dyer Road.
- Development cost $300 million.
- 1,100 full-time positions available for permanent employment
- The casino has 1,500 slot machines and 70 table games.
- Yes, casino
- Other amenities include hotels, eateries, shops, entertainment venues, sports complexes, and parking areas.
What happened to the application for Rivers Casino Waukegan & rsquo?
At first, Waukegan received three bids, but on September 29, Churchill Downs (CDI) pulled out of the running for the Rivers Casino.
The announcement was made hours after the Chicago Bears signed a purchasing agreement to acquire CDI’s Arlington International Racecourse.
On September 30, during a special session, Marcus Fruchter, the IGB administrator, stated:
I was informed yesterday afternoon by representatives from CDI – RSG Waukegan LLC that they have chosen not to withdraw their application for an owner’s license to operate a casino in the city. As a result, there are now only two remaining candidates vying for the sole gaming license to be granted in Waukegan.
