Bally's Slows $1.7B Casino Build After Chicago Expands Gambling Rules
Bally's Chicago is slowing construction on its $1.7B casino complex due to the city's approval of video gambling terminals, which it claims violates its 2022 Host Community Agreement. Affected areas include a hotel, events center, and restaurants, impacting 1,500 workers. The casino opening remains early 2027, but other amenities are on hold.
Impact and considerations
Policy changes delay major hotel developments, affecting supply of accommodations and meeting facilities for business travelers, and reflecting regulatory impact on hospitality investment.
Key points
- Bally's slows construction due to Chicago's approval of video gambling terminals.
- Affected areas include hotel, events center, and restaurants.
- 1,500 construction workers impacted.
- Casino opening remains early 2027, other amenities on hold.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Hotel Dive
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 12 Aug 2026, 21:16
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:06
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2026, 21:16
- Original links
- Hotel Dive Feed：Bally’s slows $1.7B casino build after Chicago expands gambling rules (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 12 Aug 2026, 21:16