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Bally’s Pauses Hotel Build on $1.7B Chicago Project
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Bally’s Pauses Hotel Build on $1.7B Chicago Project

Bally’s Chicago has slowed construction on its $1.7 billion complex, putting its planned hotel tower, restaurants, and event center on hold. The delay follows the city's approval of competing video gambling terminals, though the casino's early 2027 opening target remains unchanged.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Bally's paused construction on a hotel tower, restaurants, and event space in Chicago.
  2. 2The developer claims Chicago's new video gambling rules violate its 2022 agreement.
  3. 3The permanent casino build remains on track for an early 2027 opening.

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Source: Hotel Dive

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