Joliet News

Top 10 casino openings and expansions for September 2025

15 September 2025

Here, Casino City's Dan Ippolito takes a look at 10 casinos that have launched, announced or unveiled an opening or expansion since our last edition.

PENN Entertainment celebrates grand opening of Hollywood Casino Joliet

11 August 2025

The $185 million Illinois casino replaces the former riverboat property that operated on the shores of the Des Plaines River since 1992.

PENN Entertainment to close Hollywood Casino Joliet Riverboat location on 29 July

23 July 2025

The company announced expected closure of the Hollywood Casino Joliet riverboat property on 29 July, in preparation for the grand opening of the new, $185 million land-based property set to open on 11 August.

Caesars Entertainment partners with Michelin-Starred Chef Rick Bayless

7 March 2024

The chef's restaurant, Tortazo, will open at Harrah's Joliet Hotel & Casino in Illinois and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas later this year.

Caesars Entertainment named casino and sportsbook partner of Chicago White Sox

5 May 2022

The wide-ranging collaboration builds the Caesars' presence throughout Illinois and northwest Indiana through its offering of premium entertainment experiences at casino and gaming destinations.

Caesars Sportsbook now live across Illinois

9 March 2022

With full mobile registration officially live, eligible sports fans can now enjoy mobile sports betting from anywhere in the state.

theScore secures market access in Illinois

29 March 2021

Score Media and Gaming announced that it has secured market access to offer mobile sports betting in Illinois via an agreement with Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel.

Illinois casinos shutting down temporarily starting tomorrow

18 November 2020

The Illinois Gaming Board has communicated to the State of Illinois' casinos that their facilities must suspend gambling operations at the conclusion of the gaming day on Thursday, 19 November 2020.

Caesars Entertainment will reopen two Illinois properties tomorrow

30 June 2020

Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel and Harrah's Metropolis Casino will both be reopening to the public on 1 July.

Harrah’s Joliet and Harrah’s Metropolis to close temporarily

16 March 2020

The two Caesars Entertainment properties will suspend gambling operations for 14 days, beginning 16 March.

This Week in Gambling: Gambling news from Harrah's and Facebook

31 October 2019

We celebrate Halloween with scary gambling news from Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel in Illinois. Plus, Facebook considers legal action over "brainwashing" casino customers.

Caesars Entertainment receives record number of TripAdvisor accolades

25 July 2017

The company has announced that 25 of its resorts and three attractions have earned the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Sisters on the Fly trek stops at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs

21 May 2015

The U.S.' largest women's outdoors group is touring from Illinois to California down Route 66.

Gambler priest to plead guilty

8 June 2011

Priest expected to enter guilty plea over gambling addiction alleged theft case.

New option added to blackjack tables

7 December 2007

New Brief: Casino Gaming's Automatic Win has been added to all of the blackjack tables at Harrah's Joliet and Resorts East Chicago

Joliet wins with casino

31 October 2006

News Brief: Some credit casinos for Joilet, Illinois shifting from a city experiencing high unemployment rates and economic troubles to one of the county's fastest growing cities.

Harrah's to Honor Accidentally Mailed Coupons

22 November 2005

News Brief: Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel is making good on coupons worth $525 in cash that were accidentally mailed last week to some 11,000 regular customers.

Harrah's Joliet Opens New Entertainment Venue

26 October 2005

Harrah's Joliet will introduce its newest concert and entertainment venue, Stage 151, this week, with a grand opening celebration running Oct. 27 through Oct. 29.

Harrah's Joliet Responds to Pressure from NW Indiana

28 September 2005

John G. Brokopp: The recent improvements at Harrah’s Joliet include a revitalization of the slot machine inventory, the introduction of overhead plasma TV’s throughout the casino floor, a remodeled pavilion, a new VIP player’s lounge and a new bar and snack shop in the casino.

Midwest Native Son Wins $1 Million Video Poker Tournament

27 April 2005

John G. Brokopp: Zucker’s first round was a video poker player’s dream.

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