Hollywood Casino is asking for up to $50 million in funds from the city, which is all subject to final approval by the Aurora City Council. The Aurora Chamber of Commerce supports the proposed move, issuing a statement that says in part, 'We are excited to see the progress that is coming from many long months of discussion.and are looking forward to continued collaboration between businesses like Hollywood Casino - Aurora and city government.' The proposal includes a casino with around 900 slot machines, 50 live table games, the Barstool Sportsbook and a 200-room hotel and event center with restaurants and a spa. A new Hollywood Casino Aurora is being developed on a 20-acre site adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets and will replace the casinos riverboat property. But casinos no longer need to be on the water, and the owners want to move it to a higher traffic area of town near I-88 and Farnsworth Avenue. The casino has been located downtown on the Fox River since it opened nearly 30 years ago in 1993. Before they voted, members of the public - both in favor and against the casino plans - had the chance to weigh in. The council approved the plan by unanimous vote. The new location would cost about 360 million and. (WLS) - The new Hollywood Casino Resort has been approved by the Aurora City Council. The owners of Hollywood Casino Aurora want to close their facility downtown and rebuild it on a site closer to I-88, they announced Monday. The Aurora City Council unanimously approved plans to move and expand the Hollywood Casino.ĪURORA, Ill.

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