Full House Resorts amends Waukegan casino development agreement, extends construction deadline
Full House Resorts' subsidiary FHR-Illinois and the City of Waukegan, Illinois, signed Amendment No. 1 to their development agreement for the American Place casino on September 2, 2026. The amendment extends the permanent facility's construction completion date to February 17, 2029 and allows the temporary casino structure to be kept in use for five years after the permanent casino opens.
Key points
- Amendment dated September 2, 2026, formalizes terms the Waukegan City Council approved in July 2026.
- Permanent American Place construction completion date extended to February 17, 2029, with operations to begin within three months of completion.
- Temporary casino structure may be retained and used for five years beyond the permanent casino's opening.
- All other terms of the original January 18, 2023 Development Agreement remain in effect.
The filing
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