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Rivers Casino, the first casino in the world to achieve the LEED Gold certification has become one of the most popular casinos in Illinois since it opened in 2011. It's technically in Des Plaines, but... Read More
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Rivers Casino, the first casino in the world to achieve the LEED Gold certification has become one of the most popular casinos in Illinois since it opened in 2011. It's technically in Des Plaines, but adjacent to Rosemont and close to O'Hare International Airport. It's tiny compared to the mega casinos of Las Vegas but it fits the bill when you're looking for some gaming entertainment near the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center or the airport. It's home to nearly 50 table games and more than 1,000 slots in denominations ranging from 1¢ to $100. Sign up for the Rush Rewards card (it's free) and get dining discounts an other perks. You cannot lose dining at the onsite outpost of Hugo's Frog Bar & Chop House for Gibson's steaks, crab legs, lobster, fresh fish, salads and sandwiches.
'Chicago is a global city. We need a world-class entertainment district, of which a casino is a part, but not the entirety,' Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday. Rivers Casino is Chicagoland’s premier gaming destination. Outside of the gaming floor, Rivers Casino is committed to making its community a better place to live, work and play. Since opening, Rivers Casino has donated millions of dollars and team members have volunteered thousands of hours. Rivers Casino, the first casino in the world to achieve the LEED Gold certification has become one of the most popular casinos in Illinois since it opened in 2011. It's technically in Des Plaines.
| Rivers Casino | |
|---|---|
| Location | Des Plaines, Illinois, United States |
| Address | 3000 S River Road |
| Opening date | July 18, 2011 |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Churchill Downs Inc. (62%) Rush Street Gaming (38%) |
| Website | riverscasino.com/desplaines |
Complimentary Casino Shuttle service from Chicago Fashion Outlets, MB Financial Park, DES Convention Center and Hotels. Hours: Sunday – Thursday 4:00PM – 12:00AM, Friday – Saturday 4:00PM – 2:00AM, To request shuttle service call (630) 728-7030 or call (847) 795-0777 for more information.
Rivers Casino is a casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States, a northern suburb of Chicago. It is minutes away from O'Hare International Airport. Rivers Casino opened on July 18, 2011. It is majority-owned by Churchill Downs Inc., and managed by its minority owner, Rush Street Gaming.
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The building sits above a few inches of water in a shallow pit. This was created for the casino to comply with state law, intended to legalize riverboat gambling.[1]
History[edit]
In 2008, the Illinois Gaming Board awarded the state's 10th and last casino license to Midwest Gaming and Entertainment LLC, a group led by Neil Bluhm,[1] to build a 140,000-square-foot (13,000 m2) casino on approximately 21 acres (8.5 ha) adjacent to the Tri-State Tollway at the northwest corner of Devon Avenue and Des Plaines River Road. Des Plaines was awarded the gaming license in 2008. The city approved zoning in early 2010. The casino opened in July 2011 as Rivers Casino.
In 2019, Churchill Downs Inc., which owned the nearby Arlington Park racetrack, purchased a 62 percent stake in the casino from Bluhm and his partners for $407 million.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ abChicago Tribune: 'Des Plaines casino goes Vegas to corner upscale Chicago market' by Jennifer Delgado and Robert McCoppin July 15, 2011
- ^Form 10-K: Annual Report (Report). Churchill Downs Inc. February 27, 2019. p. 5 – via EDGAR.
- ^'Churchill Downs Incorporated completes purchase of stake in Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois' (Press release). Churchill Downs Inc. March 5, 2019 – via EDGAR.
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