The Chicago casino’s net profit of $7.6 million ranked fourth in October among casinos statewide, many of which have at least twice as many gaming positions as the 800 slots and 56 table games inside Bally’s temporary operation. Papanier also noted Medinah Temple will soon become a 24/7 operation. And, you know, they’ve not been marketed to at this point.' 'It’s showing week-over-week growth, and our space has gone from zero to 27,000 customers in under two months. 'Our business is ramping,' Bally’s president George Papanier told investors, adding that marketing efforts would launch this month. CEO Robeson Reeves said his company’s Chicago operation is 'beginning to build momentum' as they 'expand our marketing initiatives.' The gaming board has to sign off on casino marketing plans. I’m doing my part,' Johnson said.īally’s executives expressed optimism during a quarterly earnings call last week. 'Bally’s has to continue to do its part to market, and to encourage, and to deliver. The Illinois Gaming Board approved a request this month from Bally's Chicago to operate its temporary casino at Medinah Temple for an additional 12 months. Bally's temporary casino at Medinah Temple extended an additional 12 months
