Walker’s Bluff Hopes to Move Forward Soon with Permanent Casino Facility – WSIU

We've learned more details about the Illinois Gaming Board's action last week in regards to the casino license sought by Walker's Bluff.

The gaming board's director of policy Joe Miller says members did not license Walkers Bluff at their meeting on September 9.

Rather, the Board approved a request from Walkers Bluff to amend its application to forgo operation of a temporary facility.

On September 3, the Williamson County Board approved an amendment to the economic development plan for Walkers Bluff, which now plans to move directly to construction of its permanent casino facility instead of operating a temporary casino as it initially intended to do while the permanent casino is under construction.

During the gaming board meeting, Walkers Bluff said the need for local infrastructure and road improvements drove this decision.

Walkers Bluff expects to seek approval from the Illinois Gaming Board to commence construction sometime in October with the estimated construction to last around 18 months.

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