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Hollywood Casino Aurora will close its riverboat on June 10 and open a new $360 million land-based casino on June 24. The complex will feature 1,200 gaming positions, a 226-room hotel, and an event center. The move follows Illinois' 2019 gambling expansion allowing land-based casinos.
Groundbreaking was held Wednesday for the permanent American Place Casino in Waukegan, Illinois. The 200,000-square-foot facility, costing over $300 million, will feature 1,300 slot machines, 80 gaming tables, and three restaurants, with an expected opening in 2028. A temporary casino has operated since February 2023.
Macau's gross gaming revenue rose 6.7% year-over-year in May to 22.6 billion patacas ($2.80 billion), matching analyst expectations. Revenue also increased 13% from April, continuing double-digit growth for 2026.