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Ahead of New Land-Based Casino Grand Opening on June 24th, PENN Entertainment to Close Hollywood Casino Aurora Riverboat on June 10th

  • PENN Entertainment will close the Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat property at 5:59am CDT on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
  • The new $360 million land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora is scheduled to open on June 24, 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
  • The new facility is located at 2500 N. Farnsworth Ave. near the Chicago Premium Outlets & Interstate 80.
  • The property features approximately 1,200 gaming positions, a baccarat room, a sportsbook, a 226-room hotel, a full-service spa, outdoor entertainment areas, & a 12,000-square-foot event center.
  • Dining options include Sorella by Giada & Boulevard Food & Drink Hall, with roughly 1,700 parking spaces available.
  • Riverboat operations will continue normal hours until the June 10 closure, while hotel reservations have been accepted since May.
  • Unused chips from the riverboat location can be redeemed at the new facility until December 31, 2026.
  • The new website is expected to launch on June 10 to provide details on dining & reservation systems.
  • PENN Play rewards are available at the new site, linking to nearby locations like Hollywood Casino Joliet & Ameristar East Chicago.
  • PENN Entertainment operates across 27 jurisdictions with a portfolio including casinos, racetracks, & digital sports betting platforms.