'It has been a tough wait, so it has been a lot of relief and excitement to hear not only a yes, but seven yes's,' said Williams.Įconomic development experts have said the attraction will be big with the closes casinos being in Indianapolis and Peoria.
It took more than 2 years to get the final approval for the casino. RELATED : Danville Casino still awaiting approval two years laterĭanville Mayor Rickey Williams says if all goes well, they should be breaking ground on the casino next month. We're told the casino will bring in about 300 jobs to the community. RELATED: Illinois Gaming Board meets for proposed casino in DanvilleĬonstruction on the Golden Nugget Danville Casino should take approximately 11 months to complete the first phase. The Illinois Gaming Board approved the casino's construction in Danville on Thursday. (WICS/WCCU) - It looks live Danville will soon get a casino.
