Five Proposals Arrive for Chicago Integrated Casino Resort
HR Chicago has teamed up with Hard Rock International for its proposal. Rivers Chicago and Rivers 78 Gaming have proposed a Rush Street Gaming-run project. Bally’s Corporation has two proposals.
Five proposals have been received for the Chicago Integrated Casino Resort. Bally's and Hard Rock are among the finalists. The RFP of Rhode Island-based Baly's is particularly bullish. It is committing to make a $1.6bn investment in establishing Bly’s Chicago as its flagship. The initial $1000bn stage will involve the addition of 2,700 slot machines, 95 table games, a 100-all suite hotel, an outdoor music venue, green space, and dining. Phase two involves a top-up of $600m and includes up to 4,000 gaming positions, 400-room hotel tower, amenity terrace, 3,500-seater entertainment venue and exhibition space.
The Chicago Integrated Casino Resort is a project of Mayor Lightfoot. The project is expected to be ready by 2025. The Illinois Gaming Board has the final say on issuing a license. Bluhm family owns Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
