Chicago’s new casino falling short of tax revenue projections – The Bond Buyer

Since the venue opened Sept. 9, the temporary casino has brought in between $694,913 and $778,964 per month in local tax revenue, according to Illinois Gaming Board data, about a quarter of what it needs to generate to keep up with budget projections, and a fifth of Bally's more ambitious target.
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Mary Juana
4 months ago

Free parking? Now that’s laughable. Some clout heavy politicians family member needs to run a parking biz so free ain’t never going to happen.

Truth in Cook County
4 months ago

If no free parking, with visible armed security guards, not going ever. The same with anything at the Wintrust Arena near McCormick Place.

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