Hollywood Breaks Ground for New Joliet Casino
Cullinan Properties announced that Hollywood Casino Joliet hosted a milestone groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Local, regional, state, labor and community stakeholders enjoyed a day of celebration at RockRun Collection. The $185 million Hollywood Casino Joliet project will anchor RockRun Collection, an under-construction super-regional destination development in Metro Chicago/Will County.
The entirely land-based casino 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. This state-of-the-art venue will complement other entertainment amenities at the site.
“RockRun Collection is a historic mixed-use development that will blend living, working and playing in one synergistic location, drawing visitors both locally and super-regionally,” says Diane Cullinan Oberhelman, Chairman and Founding Partner of Cullinan Properties.
“Partnering with PENN Entertainment to advance our vision for the site will make this a project for generations.”
PENN Entertainment expects to create 450 construction jobs and 515 permanent jobs at Hollywood Casino Joliet. The entirety of the 310-acre mixed-use development will include 570-multifamily apartments, 500+ hospitality rooms, over 150,000 square feet of office space, over 500,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, an outdoor amenity area and entertainment space.