Twin River Expands Regional PresenceĪfter Twin River acquires Jumer’s Casino, the company will be operating 13 properties in nine states. Pritzker, up to six new full-scale casinos could open doors in the state in the coming years, including one in Chicago.

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The company is seeking permission to operate a proposed Southland Live Casino in Calumet City as part of Illinois’ ongoing gambling expansion. The company said that while selling the property was a hard decision to make, it was a necessary one as it is now looking to focus its attention on new casino projects. The casino complex opened doors in 1992 and was acquired by Delaware North in 2011. Its other amenities include a hotel with 205 rooms and 11 suites, an indoor pool and fitness center, events center with meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 600 people, four dining outlets, a sports bar, lakeside fire pit, and aqua driving range. Jumer’s Casino features more than 870 slot machines, 25 table games, a live poker room, high-limit slots area, and a VIP lounge. The transaction, news of which emerged earlier this week, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, subject to regulatory approvals, including members of the Illinois Gaming Board voting in favor. Casino operator Twin River Worldwide Holdings is set to enter the expanding Illinois gambling market through the acquisition of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island from fellow casino firm Delaware North for $120 million in cash.

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