Bally’s Halts Construction of Chicago Hotel, Concert Venue Amid Dispute Over Video Gambling

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Original Load Date Aug. 10, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 10, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/08/10/bally-s-halts-construction-chicago-hotel-concert-venue-amid-dispute-over-video-gambling

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Bally’s Corp. opened up a new front in the political battle over video gambling in Chicago by halting construction on the 34-story, 500-room hotel, concert venue and restaurants designed to make the city’s only casino into a destination for visitors and residents alike. Officials with Bally’s Corp....