The casino began operating on Sep.9 and will continue for the next three. Read more Bally's celebrates grand opening of temporary Chicago casino Octo-īally's celebrated the official grand opening Tuesday of its downtown casino in the Medinah Temple. The IGB also approved a 12-month extension of Bally's license at the Medinah Temple. Last Thursday the Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGB) approved the casino license for Bally's permanent casino. News Headlines Bally's Chicago casino license is approved Octo. Bally's proposal is now under review for approval at the Illinois Gaming Board. Each proposal was reviewed by Chicago officials, and Bally's in River West was selected as winner. ( See details)įive Chicago casino applications with proposals were submitted prior the Oct.
This interim casino will operate for three years until the permanent Bally's Chicago opens in 2026. 9, 2023 inside the Medinah Temple at 600 N. Bally's will open in 2026.īally's opened a temporary Chicago casino opn Sep. Bally's Chicago will be the largest casino in Illinois with 3,400 slot machines and 173 table games, six restaurants, a 500-room hotel and a 3,000-seat theater.