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News US States Illinois Bally’s Chicago Casino Halts Hotel & Amenity Construction Amid Video Gambling Dispute By Chris Roberts Last Updated: August 10th, 2026 9:51 am PDT Key Highlights Bally’s Chicago has stalled construction on its new $1.7 billion casino development in River West due to a conflict with City Hall over video gambling terminals (VGTs). Bally’s Pauses Major Construction Work On August 9, Bally’s notified the Chicago Community Builders Collective (CCBC) that it was suspending work on most non-gaming amenities at […]