Bally’s Chicago Casino Celebrates 1 Millionth Visitor

Just nine months after opening its temporary location in the historic Medinah Temple, Bally’s Chicago Casino welcomed its 1 millionth visitor, Don Neushwander and his partner, Hwa, from Morris, IL, who walked in together and were awarded the grand prize.Bally’s Chicago has consistently had the second most admissions of any casino in the state since its opening in September 2023. Monthly admissions increased 48 percent between September 2023 and May 2024, and the number of new and returning guests continues to climb.“In short order, our temporary Bally’s Chicago Casino is on track to have as many annual visitors as popular attractions like the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and the Art Institute of Chicago,” said Mark Wong, Vice President and General Manager.Bally’s has safely hosted 1 million visitors without disruption to the River North community. The casino collaborates regularly with the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department to proactively provide for visitor and resident safety, as well as mitigate any impact on traffic.“We thank the tremendous efforts of all of the first responders including Chicago Police, Chicago Fire, onsite Illinois Gaming Agents and the onsite Illinois State Police who maintain public safety and add to the vibrant recovery...