Bally's needs state's OK before opening temporary casino
The city could be just days away from having a casino, but even before it opens, it's getting mixed reviews.
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The city could be just days away from having a casino, but even before it opens, it's getting mixed reviews.
"We've done our work, and now the regulators are going in, making sure everything works the way they want it to work. The doors should be opening soon. It's pretty exciting."
The bright red signs are visible at the Medinah Temple, but it won't open until the end of August. Right now you'll find "now hiring" signs with a Q-R code for people to apply.
Some say the least Bally's can do is address concerns and be transparent in the process.
Some say the least Bally’s can do is address concerns and be transparent in the process as they move ahead with a temporary casino at Medinah Temple in River North.
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 is inching closer to opening the temporary casino inside the old Medinah Temple in River North, but the casino still has to jump through several hoops before they can open the doors. CBS 2’s Shardaa Gray reports.
Bally's said it's hiring for 700 positions like table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
Bally's is holding a big hiring event this weekend for its upcoming Chicago casino. The job fair is taking place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCormick Place West. Bally's said it's hiring for 700 positions like table game dealers, slot machine attendants, security, and food service.
The board approved supplier licenses for the two companies representing the Medinah Temple building and the land it sits on.
Possibly coming this summer: a new temporary casino in downtown Chicago. On Thursday, the Illinois Gaming Board approved supplier licenses for the two companies representing the Medinah Temple building and the land it sits on.
