Bally’s slows parts of Chicago casino construction amid video gambling dispute
Bally’s is slowing parts of construction on its $1.7 billion permanent Chicago casino as it pushes back against the possible… Continue reading Bally’s slows parts of Chicago casino construction amid video gambling dispute The post Bally’s slows parts of Chicago casino construction amid video gambling dispute appeared first on ReadWrite .
Bally's casino in Chicago is temporarily slowing construction as it concerns the potential expansion of video gambling terminals (VGTs) in the city. The company has notified the Chicago Community Builders Collective that it is "resetting the pace" of certain work. Despite this, Bally's confirms that the casino's early 2027 opening will not be delayed.
The company expresses concern that an "uncontrolled proliferation" of VGTs would violate commitments made during the casino agreement. Up to 1,500 union tradespeople could be affected by the slowdown. The Illinois Gaming Board has extended operations at Bally's temporary casino in Medinah through September 9, 2027.
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