Bally’s Chicago, the city’s first casino, opened its doors to patrons this past weekend. Located in River North, the temporary casino is a precursor to Bally’s larger and permanent complex at the nearby Chicago Tribune building site. Featuring 800 slot machines, 50 card tables and two restaurants – including a VIP/high roller level on the third floor – Bally’s promises that both their temporary and permanent casinos will create more than 3,000 construction jobs annually as well as 3,000 operational positions while providing world-class entertainment for all of Chicago.
Construction on Bally’s 777 West Chicago Avenue facility will begin in 2024 with plans for a 500-room hotel; 3 400 slot machines; 173 table games; 10 food venues; an expansive 20 000 square foot museum venue plus a 3000 seat entertainment center. As one of Illinois’ most anticipated openings this year – be sure not to miss out!
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Northmarq Facilitates $78M Permanent Loans for Lower East Side Portfolio
Tom Peloquin, head of Northmarq’s Carolinas Debt + Equity team, successfully secured $78.4 million in permanent fixed loans for five