Bally’s Halts Chicago Casino Construction During VGT Dispute
Bally’s paused construction on parts of its $1.7 billion Chicago casino resort, including the 34-story hotel tower and other non-gaming amenities, citing a dispute over legalizing slot-like video gaming terminals citywide. The temporary casino continues operating and the permanent project is still slated for early next year, while Bally’s may withhold a $4 million September payment if the City Council won’t reconsider.
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- Bally's "resetting the pace of construction" for Chicago casino amid City Hall dispute (cbsnews.com)
- Bally’s To Pause Building Parts Of Chicago Casino Project Amid Fight Over Video Gambling Expansion (blockclubchicago.org)
- Bally's Halts Construction on $1.7B Chicago Casino Amid Gaming Terminal Fight (fishduck.com)