Transform this currently underutilized site into a major economic driver for the City. The site is in walking distance to shopping and cultural attractions along Michigan Avenue, as well as a wide selection of hotels at various price points and that are popular among tourists.
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From high-limit national and international players to the casual gaming customer, Bally’s Chicago will be a must-visit destination. We offer a four-tier loyalty card program, with some of the most lucrative rewards in the industry and a tie-in to small businesses via the Bally Rewards / Community Rewards program.
From the foodie to the grab-and-go diner, food and beverage options will feature a mix of go-to and rotating seasonal menus curated by Chicago’s own award-winning chefs Paul Kahan and Erick Williams. Local dining concepts and notable “chefs in residency” will be prominently featured in our food hall that will offer a variety of tastes and price points for guests.
From the concert-goer to the person looking for a good laugh, entertainment options will be wide ranging. With comedy offerings from both local comedians looking for their big break and the legendary Second City as well as music offerings including big name acts that are part of the Bally’s entertainment network and pop-up concerts by local performers, the music, laughs and options will be robust and ever-changing.
From cheering and placing bets on their favorite home teams at our prominently featured Bally’s Sports Bar to exploring Chicago’s sports history at our museum featuring exhibits inspired by Chicago teams, Bally’s Chicago will reflect the City’s passion for sports of all sorts. Through partnerships with current and former professional athletes, Bally’s Chicago will have constant celebrity athlete events to entertain guests.
From showcasing Chicago culture to world-renowned art, the exhibition hall will feature a wide variety of rotating exhibitions and permanent installations. Visitors will enjoy the world-class architectural flair of Bally’s Chicago design from our expansive views of Downtown Chicago and welcoming green space.
Located at Medinah Temple in River North. By retrofitting an existing building, we will be able to expedite generating tax revenue to the City while the larger destination entertainment resort is being built.
We intend to leverage the airport visitation by utilizing a portion of the available 4,000 gaming positions allocated to the Project and will work with the City to right-size the number of positions to be placed at O’Hare and Midway airports. We believe that, properly marketed, the airport visitation will capture incremental customers for Bally’s Chicago and generate additional tax revenue for the City.
