Penn Entertainment has a large opening of $ 185 million Hollywood Casino Joliet
Penn Entertainment has officially opened the brand new Hollywood Casino Casino Casino $ 185 million, which replaced the former Riverboat property, which has been on the banks of the Plains River since 1992.
The opening would have been well in advance on the calendar, it took place about six months before its wait.
On Monday, August 11, the ribbon cup ceremony saw the legislators and dignitaries of the region, the officials of Illinois Gaming Board, the leaders of Chicago Bears and the legend of the NFL and Tom Thayer, originally from Joliet, all present.
At 4:00 p.m., the casino opened its doors to accommodate guests to experience the destination of games and entertainment.
Ribbon cut. The dragons danced. The next chapter of Hollywood Joliet is there.@Pennentain And Hollywood Joliet thank you for being part of the trip. The new Hollywood is up to you to explore. pic.twitter.com/swfii8nmzc
– Hollywood Joliet (@hollywoodjolit) August 11, 2025
“We would officially like to welcome players and guests to the brand new Hollywood Casino Joliet,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of Penn Entertainment.
“After about 20 months of construction, we are delighted to open the doors to this terrestrial entertainment destination. We are proud of our 30 -year history in the county of Will and we are committed to continuing our investment in the community by creating new jobs, providing significant tax revenues and serving new attraction to bring even more visitors to the region. ”
What does the new Hollywood Joliet casino look like?
The Hollywood Casino Joliat measures around 189,000 square feet and employs around 600 team members, 450 construction jobs having been generated.
The actual game floor has 1,000 video slots in video reel and poker video machines, as well as 43 table games such as blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat. There are also sports and racing betting kiosks, as well as interactive games.
The destination also has different restoration options, as well as a center of events of 10,000 square feet which can accommodate weddings, galas, community events, concerts, etc.
“This opening marks a new era of exciting entertainment in Joliet,” said Todd George, executive vice-president of Penn operations.
“We are grateful for the support of the city of Joliet, Illinois Gaming Board and our business and community partners who have contributed to the successful development of this new property.
“We are impatient to deliver a high experience with restoration, entertainment and world class game options for customers in the region.”
Featured image: Credit to Hollywoodjoliet on social networks
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