Boyd Gaming plans $100 million Par-A-Dice replacement in Illinois
Boyd Gaming is designing a new facility to replace the Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino in East Peoria, chief executive Keith Smith said. The company has not confirmed whether it will be land-based or riverboat; if it receives regulatory approval this year, construction is expected to begin in 2026. Smith previously put the planned investment at about $100 million.
The facility's format and location will determine whether it can be built in Peoria or East Peoria under their agreement.