Illinois’ Rivers Casino begins renovation work
The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines has already begun renovating its operations as the new gambling law allows and will include a new sportsbook.
US.- The state of Illinois recently updated its gambling regulations and transformed the industry. That’s why Rivers Casino in Des Plaines began working in renovating its operation.
The venue is Illinois’ most lucrative casino and plans to launch a sportsbook soon. Operator Churchill Downs Inc. has applied for a sports betting licence and wants the venue ready once it gets it.
Besides the sportsbook, Rivers Casino will increase gambling positions to 2,000.
“We have very strong views and plans around what we want to see happen there,” Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen said. “But we can’t determine regulatory approval for our expansion plan. I think the state is incented to move the process along. I believe the state wants to see more casinos in the market. I think the state wants to see a maximization of income from gaming. And I think they’ll work with all delivered speed.”
Rivers Casino Waukegan
Churchill Downs and Rush Street Gaming have outlined their plans for a proposed casino in Waukegan, Illinois. The companies said that by the fifth year of operation, the Rivers Casino Waukegan would generate US$282 million in gross revenue.
Rivers’ owners said that they will generate that figure thanks to their proven marketing and customer service approach. They believe that they will attract high-end patrons to Waukegan and therefore generate more local taxes in the city and neighbouring communities than any other bidder.
They also promised the city monthly payments totalling US$6 million a year in lieu of tax revenue during construction. In contrast to any other bid, they said that they would be ready to go on day one of being approved.
