So far, only the Hard Rock Rockford Casino is able to take wagers from players. This delayed the new casinos from construction. Unfortunately, after the law was passed, the COVID-19 pandemic began. Sports betting was also in the mix with slot games approved for outside casinos. Gambling was approved way back in 1990 and this was the first time that new additions were authorized in quite some time. In 2019, a gaming package was signed into law by Governor J.B. This will help Danville by bringing in more revenues. The casino is also close to the Indiana state line, so it will bring in people from the state and nearby Indianapolis. With the new venue, locals will be able to visit with no need to travel long distances. The closest casino to Danville and nearby cities is Peoria and Indianapolis. The Danville casino is expected to bring economic development to the area due to its location.

“It has been a tough wait, so it has been a lot of relief and excitement to hear not only a yes, but seven yes’s.” Williams commented on the approval by stating: It took a long two years for the casino to receive its final approval. Rickey Williams, the mayor of Danville, stated that groundbreaking should begin next month. Thanks to the new venue around 300 jobs will be created in the community. Reports indicate that the new Illinois casino should take around 11 months to finish up its first phase of construction. The new property will offer a larger gaming floor, consisting of 500 slots. The casino will be located in Danville around 140 miles south of Chicago. The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously approved Wilmot Gaming, a New York-based company, to break ground on its Golden Nugget Danville project. Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Illinois Betting on sports futures, props and lay bets.

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