Monthly revenue at the temporary Medinah Temple casino grew 6.5% to nearly $9.9 million in adjusted gross receipts, while admissions were up nearly 20%.
Bally’s Chicago casino at the former Medinah Temple building in Chicago on Feb. 15, 2024. Bally’s Chicago continued to up its game last month, setting new records for admissions and revenue, and generating more than $1 million in local taxes for the first time.
Admissions at Bally’s Chicago surged by nearly 20% for the month to nearly 106,000 visitors, ranking second behind Rivers Casino Des Plaines.in September, quickly establishing itself as one of the busiest casinos in the state as it looks to ramp up revenue. Statewide casino revenue was up 16% for the month, with $137.7 million in adjusted gross receipts, according to Gaming Board data. Admissions were up by 15%, topping more than 1 million casino visitors.
While Bally’s crossed the $1 million mark in local tax revenue, it still has a long way to go to meet Chicago’s target for its first casino.
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