With south suburban casino set to open, is Chicago area's gaming market getting oversaturated?
The Wind Creek Chicago Southland could open by the end of the week in East Hazel Crest, adding to Illinois' extensive list of gambling options — and another potential competitor to Bally's temporary Chicago casino.
New casino opens up in Chicago's south suburbs
The casino features 56 game tables, 1,400 slot machines and a sports bar. It's the 16th casino to open its doors in Illinois.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino to open Monday
EAST HAZEL CREST, Ill. – Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino has announced it will open its doors Monday. Wind Creek Hospitality made the announcement Friday, saying the casino will open its doors to the public at around 11 a.m. Monday.
New casino open for business in Chicago's south suburbs
All bets were on Monday morning as Illinois’ 16th casino opened its doors for business in the south suburbs. The Wind Creek Chicago Southland started taking wagers at 11 a.m. at 17300 S. Harlem Ave. in East Hazel Crest.
Massive, new suburban casino opens in Chicago area
A massive new casino opened in the Chicago area Monday. The Wind Creek Chicago Southland opened to the public at 11 a.m., bringing a "state-of-the-art casino" to the East Hazel Crest suburb in what is described as "the first step toward delivering a full-scale integrated resort experience, scheduled for completion in spring 2025."
Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino expected to open Monday
The Chicago area's newest casino is expected to open its doors to gamblers on Monday. "Wind Creek Chicago Southland" announced its opening after two days of tests with the Illinois Gaming Board.
South suburban casino opens to huge crowds, patrons ‘blown away’ by first look
Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino opened its doors on Veterans Day, with huge crowds in East Hazel Crest/Homewood.
Full house at opening of Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino
Wind Creek Casino is located in East Hazel Crest, six miles west of the Illinois-Indiana state line and adjacent to Interstate 80/294 at the Halsted Street exit.
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