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Bally's secures funding to complete permanent Chicago casino on time
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
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Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
Bally’s announced Friday that it has entered into a $940 million deal with Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust, for essential funding for its casino at Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue. Sara Machi reports.
Despite expectations for construction to begin this summer on a permanent Bally's casino in Chicago, a groundbreaking won't actually be held until the fall.
The company said they're moving forward with the project despite some apparent uncertainty from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
The casino opened its doors about three years ago and is keeping its commitment to give back to those in need in the surrounding neighborhoods in Northern Indiana.
Bally's noted that the Chicago casino was its only Illinois property to show month-over-month revenue growth, despite poor weather conditions.
Bally's noted that the Chicago casino was its only Illinois property to show month-over-month revenue growth, despite poor weather conditions.
"The city's budgeting for the casino has always been overly, wildly optimistic."
The money fell well short of expectations in Bally's first three months at their temporary site at The Medinah Temple in River North. CBS 2 Political Reporter Chris Tye digs into the numbers.
As CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reported, the casino is also extending parking hours and dining hours at a cafe inside.
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Bally's plans to operate the temporary casino for up to three years while building a permanent casino in the River West neighborhood.
The temporary casino will be open while Bally's builds a permanent one at the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West.
The temporary casino will be open while Bally's builds a permanent one at the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West. That could take up to three years.
"We've done our work, and now the regulators are going in, making sure everything works the way they want it to work. The doors should be opening soon. It's pretty exciting."
The bright red signs are visible at the Medinah Temple, but it won't open until the end of August. Right now you'll find "now hiring" signs with a Q-R code for people to apply.
Some say the least Bally's can do is address concerns and be transparent in the process.
Some say the least Bally’s can do is address concerns and be transparent in the process as they move ahead with a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in River North.
Bally's must still clear additional regulatory hurdles, including a two- to four-day test run of the temporary casino, before getting its necessary permit.
Bally's says it's hiring for 700 positions including table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Bally's says it's hiring for 700 positions including table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Bally's said it's hiring for 700 positions like table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Bally's is holding a big hiring event this weekend for its upcoming Chicago casino. The job fair is taking place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCormick Place West. Bally's said it's hiring for 700 positions like table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
The casino has more than 700 positions available - including game dealers, slot attendants, and security guards.
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Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
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