Penn Entertainment hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Illinois venue

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held later today at 2pm by Penn Entertainment for the future Hollywood Casino Joliet in Illinois.

When complete, the entirely land-based casino and entertainment facility will replace the company’s nearby riverboat casino.

Located adjacent to the Interstate 80 and Interstate 55 interchange, the venue will host approximately 850 slots and 44 live table games including a baccarat room, a retail sportsbook and amenities.

Penn estimates that the project will create 450 construction jobs and 515 permanent jobs at the new facility.

“We are very excited to be moving forward with construction on a new, state-of-the-art Hollywood Casino Joliet in an ideal location,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of PENN Entertainment.

“Our close proximity to two interstates and surrounding mixed-use development will offer our modern facility with exceptional visibility and accessibility in the highly attractive Chicagoland market.”