Calling All High-Rollers – Temporary Waukegan Casino Hopes To Open In October

Written By Darren Cooper on June 17, 2022
A temporary space for a new luxury casino in Waukegan announced

“American Place’s The Temporary” recently declared its intention to commence business operations in October. This appropriately named establishment will temporarily serve as the primary facility in Waukegan until the permanent American Place casino opens.

The Temporary will showcase 50 table games and 1,000 slot machines, complemented by a bar and three restaurants. It will be housed in a tent-like structure spanning 70,000 square feet. Furthermore, it is sturdy enough to withstand the harsh winter weather of Illinois.

The Temporary casino will also accommodate a Circa Sportsbook featuring 36 televisions for watching the Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks. The alliance with Full House will enable Circa to introduce its mobile app in Illinois.

While the structure is temporary, it will accommodate casino enthusiasts as the actual American Place is being constructed nearby. The American Place, costing approximately $400 million, is set to open in 2025 and pledges to offer a novel experience for Illinois casino visitors.

The full story on The Temporary casino in Waukegan

Full House Resorts takes pride in offering a luxurious experience for players and operates five casinos in:

  • Mississippi
  • Indiana
  • Nevada
  • Colorado

Reports suggest that the American Place casino will permanently feature:

  • 100 table games
  • 1,640 slots
  • A permanent sportsbook
  • 1,500-seat entertainment venue

Additionally, Full House is set to construct 20 ‘villa-style’ rooms, referred to as The Mansion. Each room in this luxury boutique accommodation will span from 1500 to 2500 square feet, and residents will have access to a private pool.

American Place will feature high-end restaurants, while a casual restaurant will be located near the Circa Sportsbook and the baccarat pit.

The construction of a 150-room traditional hotel will mark the second phase of American Place, taking things a step further.

How to find The Temporary casino in Waukegan

Waukegan, the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, is home to a population of 87,000, according to the 2020 census. Located 24 miles north of Chicago and 54 miles south of Milwaukee, it is a potential attraction for two cities, American Place and Temporary Place.

The Fountain Square Shopping Center is bordered by Temporary Place.

Earlier this month, Full House finished building the foundation for Temporary Place. The project is under the supervision of Turner Construction.

The hiring process has already commenced at the casino. About 260 dealers will be needed at Temporary Place to serve its clientele. The establishment will operate around the clock.

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Darren Cooper, a Southern Louisiana native, was born just a brief pirogue journey away from New Orleans. His journalistic journey began at the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and since 1998, he has been a writer and columnist in New Jersey. Throughout his career, he has received 14 statewide press awards and in 2022, he secured his first Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award.

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