{"id":9635,"date":"2025-08-12T23:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T23:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/penn-entertainment-opens-185-million-hollywood-casino-joliet\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T23:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T23:57:32","slug":"penn-entertainment-opens-185-million-hollywood-casino-joliet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/penn-entertainment-opens-185-million-hollywood-casino-joliet\/","title":{"rendered":"PENN Entertainment Opens $185 Million Hollywood Casino Joliet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Hollywood Casino Joliet has officially moved from riverboat to land, marking a new chapter for gaming in Illinois. PENN Entertainment cut the ribbon on its $185 million land-based property Monday, replacing the city\u2019s long-standing riverboat venue along the Des Plaines River.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>The property spans 189,000 square feet and operates 24\/7.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Features 1,000 slot machines, 43 table games, and an ESPN BET retail sportsbook.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Six dining spots, including a restaurant from celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>The casino\u2019s scale and offerings mark a big upgrade for the region. The gaming floor includes blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and a wide range of slot machines. 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The public was welcomed at 4 p.m., just hours after the morning celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Terry D\u2019Arcy praised the location, calling it <em>\u201ca major attraction for our residents and the region.\u201d<\/em> Positioned at the intersection of I-55 and I-80 \u2014 known as the <em>\u201ccrossroads of Mid-America\u201d<\/em> \u2014 the site is expected to draw visitors from across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Hollywood Casino Joliet offers six restaurants open to all ages. Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sorellina by Giada \u2013 An Italian-California fusion restaurant from celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis.<\/li>\n<li>Boulevard Food &#038; Drink Hall \u2013 Featuring Chicago staples like Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream, plus concepts from James Beard Award winners Shawn McClain and Stephanie Izard.<\/li>\n<li>Red Lotus Asian Kitchen \u2013 Made-to-order Asian dishes in a casual setting.<\/li>\n<li>&#038;Vine \u2013 A 100-seat bar and entertainment lounge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The property also boasts a 10,000-square-foot event center designed for concerts, weddings, and community events.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/penn-entertainment-opens-new-185-million-hollywood-casino-joliet\/\">PENN Entertainment Opens $185 Million Hollywood Casino Joliet<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollywood Casino Joliet has officially moved from riverboat to land, marking a new chapter for gaming in Illinois. 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