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2 suburban riverboat casinos changing locations
The riverboat casinos in Aurora and Joliet are moving.
JOLIET, Ill. - The riverboat casinos in Aurora and Joliet are moving.
Penn Entertainment, Inc., which owns both casinos, announced plans Monday for new land-based facilities.
Joliet's Hollywood Casino has been located at 777 Hollywood Boulevard along Route 6 since the early 1990s.
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But under the new plan, the casino will move to the Rock Run Crossings development for its proximity to the Interstate 80 and Interstate 55 interchange.
According to a report, the new casino will include 800 slots, 45 live tables, a Barstool Sportsbook, bars, restaurants, and an event center.