The Company expects to create 450 construction jobs and 515 permanent jobs at the new facility, growing PENN’s current team in Joliet by 150 team members. The best-in-class facility will feature approximately 850 slots and 44 live table games, including a baccarat room, a retail sportsbook, high quality bars and restaurants, an approximately 10,000 square foot event center with meeting areas, and approximately 1,330 parking spaces. The $185 million regional destination will anchor RockRun Collection, a new super-regional commercial and residential development, conveniently located adjacent to the Interstate 80 and Interstate 55 interchange in Joliet and projected to have 230,000 passing vehicles daily. The entirely new land-based casino and entertainment facility will replace the Company’s nearby riverboat casino when completed. ('PENN' or the 'Company') (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Hollywood Casino Joliet on Decemat 2 pm CT. & JOLIET, Ill., December 12, 2023-( BUSINESS WIRE)-PENN Entertainment, Inc.
