Construction is expected to begin in late 2023, subject to local regulatory approval. Penn said the new land-based casino at Rock Run Crossings has an estimated budget of $185 million and will combine state-of-the-art gaming with high-quality dining options and 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Penn is planning a similar shift with Hollywood Casino Joliet, in which its riverside casino outside the suburb would be closed and a new facility built within the new Rock Run Crossings development by the interchange of Interstates 80 and 55. The 360 million development will be located on Farnsworth Ave on Aurora’s east side - across from the outlet mall on the land of the former Motel 6 and Fox Valley Inn and is expected to include: a modern, best-in-class casino with approximately 900 slots, 50 live table games, and a Barstool Sportsbook. The location would also have new bars, restaurants and a spa, according to the news release from the Pennsylvania-based company that owns 43 casinos and racetracks in the U.S.
“Our plan for Aurora is to construct a modern, best-in-class casino and hotel in an ideal location off I-88 that will allow us to serve the millions of visitors to the adjacent Simon Premium Outlet Mall,” said Jay Snowden, CEO and president of Penn Entertainment, referring to the Chicago Premium Outlets mall.
