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Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) have announced that video gaming facilities and casinos must shut down 'at the conclusion of the gaming day at 11:01pm' on November 19. The November 17 order comes as the Prairie State attempts to halt the rising spread of COVID-19 infections and fatalities, with over 12,000 fresh cases along with 97 fatalities reported Tuesday.

In a tweet, Pritzker shared an infographic of the Tier 3 resurgence mitigation plan, which includes the shuttering of casinos, gaming establishments, and cultural institutions such as museums.

Under the governor's new directive, performing arts and movie theatres plus indoor sports recreation centers will also need to close on Thursday night for an unspecified duration. Casinos and gaming establishments were already operating under mitigation procedures, but this latest measure will represent another major hit after the previous shutdown from March 16 until July 1.

VGT closures to have a ripple effect

According to an NBC 5 Chicago report, switching off more than 37,000 video gaming terminals (VGTs) at over 7,000 venues will represent 'a monster hit in revenue which was flowing like a firehose into state coffers.'

switching off more than 37,000 video gaming terminals (VGTs) will represent 'a monster hit in revenue'

Pritzker singled out the VGTs during a live address on Tuesday, saying: 'Many of the reasons that some of the bars and restaurants were keeping their doors open was because their video gaming terminals were providing them with a lot of income.'

Figures published by the Illinois Gaming Board show that October income from VGTs was $168.4m, contributing $48.8m in tax revenue for the state. Of that total, $8.4m in municipal tax went to dozens of communities where the 37,459 VGTs are located.

While the Land of Lincoln's ten riverboat casinos will also take a big hit, they only posted an October revenue of $16.5m. This is just a third of what VGTs made.

Casinos shuttering across the US

The Illinois casino closures order follows a rising trend across the US. Under Pennsylvania's new ‘Safer at Home' measures, Rivers Casino Philadelphia and the South Philadelphia Race and Sportsbook facility will shutter from November 20 until at least January 1, 2021. Casinos in other parts of the state can continue operating under previously mandated restrictions.

Casinos in Teller Country, Colorado have to halt operations on November 23. Over in Michigan, Detroit's three commercial casinos will close their doors starting today until December 8. Michigan's 24 tribal casinos, however, are not subject to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new order.

THE RESORT AT WALKER'S BLUFF PROJECT

326 Vermont Rd
Carterville, IL 62918

(618) 956-9900

Under the Rebuild Illinois Law enacted in June 2019 a new casino license is allocated for the Resort at Walker's Bluff in Williamson County, Illinois.

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Background

Walker's Bluff vineyard began in 2008 as an upscale steak & seafood restaurant with entertainment, a wine cave and general store.

In June 2019 Illinois enacted legislation to greatly expand gambling in the state for the purpose of economic growth. Within the legislation was the authorization to build new casinos in six different cities. One of those new casinos was designated for Walker's Bluff in Carterville, Illinois.

On Oct 18, 2019 the Williamson County Board approved the Walker's Bluff casino plan for submission to the Illinois Gaming Board. The gaming board will make the final decision on issuance of a casino license.

If the casino is approved, Walker's Bluff will transform into a new destination resort named 'The Resort at Walker's Bluff'.

Project Summary

The Resort at Walker's Bluff will cost $180 million and add the following features to the existing property:

• Casino with 1,200 gaming machines

• Hotel with 330 guest rooms

• Deluxe spa

• Restaurants

• Convention and entertainment center with 12,000 square feet

• Indoor-outdoor water park open year-round

Additional information may become available after Walker's Bluff submits its casino application to the Illinois Gaming Board.

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