The original Hollywood Casino Aurora opened in 1993.
In addition, the property will feature a full-service spa, high-quality bars and restaurants, and approximately a 10,000 square foot event center.Ĭonstruction is set to begin later this year, and will bring nearly 1,000 construction jobs and 700 permanent jobs. The development will include a modern, best-in-class casino, with approximately 900 slots and 50 live table games (including a baccarat room and a poker room), a Barstool Sportsbook with the ability to be host to popular Barstool personalities and a first-class hotel, with approximately 200 hotel rooms.
The property is made up of several parcels consisting of approximately 18.7 acres lying west of Farnsworth Avenue, north of Corporate Boulevard, south of Bilter Road, and east of Church Road. The Hollywood Casino Aurora will move from its downtown location on the Fox River, closer to the I-88 expressway, across from Chicago Premium Outlets mall. Recently-elected alderman-at-large John Laesch was the one dissenting vote. The Aurora City Council approved, 10-1, the final plans by PENN Entertainment, at the Tuesday, June 27 City Council meeting, to clear the final step to begin the construction process.
