Bally's must still clear additional regulatory hurdles, including a two- to four-day test run of the temporary casino, before getting its necessary permit.
Bally's plan for a temporary casino
If Bally's clears those hurdles, the Illinois Gaming Board's administrator could issue the temporary operating permit without the need for another vote by the board.Bally's has said it hopes to open the temporary casino by late summer, but it's unclear if they'll be able to clear all of the Gaming Board requirements by then.
Medinah Temple has a 134,000-square-foot interior, including 3 levels, with 34,000 square feet of gaming space, according to Bally's vice president Mark Wong. Once complete, the temporary casino wil feature more than 750 slot machines and more than 50 table games. The facility also will include a quick-serve coffee shop, a bar, an Asian cuisine restaurant, and a casual dining restaurant.
, despite the vehement objections of Ald. Brendan Reilly , whose ward includes Medinah Temple, and neighbors the permanent casino site in River West. "People in this room raised these red flags now, and I hope to God they don't come true," Reilly said before last summer's City Council vote.
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