Penn Entertainment said Hollywood Casino Joliet is scheduled to open as a land-based property in Illinois on 11 August, subject to regulatory approvals. The company plans to close the riverboat casino on 29 July at 5:59 a.m. CDT ahead of the move; the new property represents a stated $185 million investment.
The transition changes the casino’s operating site and is conditional on regulatory approval.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Illinois land-based casinos generated $167.6m in revenue in February, reportedly up 19% year on year.
Aristocrat Leisure acquired Gaming Analytics, a US-based provider of analytics and automation tools for gaming operators, the company said. More than 30 Gaming Analytics employees across the US, Spain, India and Canada transferred to Aristocrat; founder and chief executive Kiran Brahmandam became managing director of the business within the group.
PENN Entertainment said it plans to move its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat operations to adjacent land in Louisiana. The company plans to invest $195 million and rebrand the property as Hollywood Casino New Orleans, subject to regulatory approval. It expects the new venue to open in 2029 with 875 slots, 45 table games and a retail sportsbook.
PENN Entertainment launched theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino, theScore Casino and Hollywood Casino apps in Alberta as the province opened its regulated market, the company said. The apps are available across Alberta on iOS, Android and the web. TheScore Bet combines sports betting with sports media content, while the other two apps offer online casino games.
Alberta has opened its online casino market to private operators, with multiple brands cleared to launch, according to a consumer guide. The guide names DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, Penn Entertainment, BetMGM, bet365, Rush Street Interactive and Bally’s among companies entering the market. It says operators are launching casino and sportsbook services alongside the provincial PlayAlberta site.