He said a Waukegan casino would likely impact Milwaukee casino revenue, but that would happen if the Potawatomi or another developer operates the casino. Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Rodney Ferguson said, “Having successfully operated in this gaming market for several decades, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is a natural fit to develop this project and create the entertainment destination that Waukegan is seeking.” He noted its Milwaukee casino is one of the largest entertainment destinations in the Midwest with 6 million annual visitors.įerguson said the Waukegan Potawatomi Casino would be located at the Fountain Square development in Waukegan the city has been holding the 32-acre site it owns specifically for a possible casino. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino is owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community in northern Wisconsin.
The proposals include one from Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, operators of a Milwaukee gaming resort and Warner Gaming, partnering with Tap Room Gaming owner and former state Senator Michael Bond.
The Chicago Director of Planning and Economic Development received six proposals for a Waukegan, Illinois casino by the August 5 deadline.
