Full House pushes for Waukegan casino

Full House Resorts has submitted an application in Illinois to develop a casino, to be called American Place.

US.- Full House Resorts submitted on Monday a gaming licence application to the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) to develop and operate a casino in Waukegan. The facility would be called American Place and would include a hotel.

The first phase of American Place would include a casino with a sportsbook, as well as a premium boutique hotel with 20 villas. It would also include a 1,500-seat live entertainment venue, and retail and dining options. The second phase would feature a four-star hotel with 150 rooms, more dining and entertainment options and other amenities.

Full House proposed Fountain Square shopping area as the site for the casino. If approved, Full House would also develop and operate a temporary casino on the site while American Place is built. This would benefit both the state and the company as it would create tax revenue during the construction process.

“We thank Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham and the Waukegan City Council for advancing our proposal to the Illinois Gaming Board,” said Daniel R. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts. “We look forward to presenting our plans to the IGB and getting the opportunity to develop a first-class gaming facility that will bring jobs and revenues to the City of Waukegan and the State of Illinois.”