Boyd Gaming Submits Riverboat Casino Proposal in Illinois
Boyd Gaming proposed a new inland casino in East Peoria, Illinois, designed to meet the state's riverboat casino requirements.Summary
Boyd Gaming has submitted a proposal to replace its Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Illinois, with a new, inland facility. The plan aims to circumvent a 1991 agreement that would require the casino to relocate to Peoria if a traditional land-based casino were built in the area. To comply with Illinois law, which defines riverboat casinos as being located “upon any water within the State of Illinois,” the new building will incorporate a 1000-gallon water basin fed by the Illinois River. The proposed casino will feature a 29,000-square-foot gaming area, a 20,000-square-foot meeting space, a steakhouse, and a pub. This move is intended to revitalize Boyd Gaming’s performance in the region, as revenue at the Par-A-Dice Casino has been declining for twenty years.
(Source：Gamblingnews)