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Nov 1, 2024

With shovels in the ground for new casino complex, Ho-Chunk come home

Groundbreaking ceremonies on Oct. 25 attracted a large crowd, including many Ho-Chunk dignitaries and officials who have worked for years to achieve this day.

Aug 22, 2024

Ho-Chunk Nation secures rezoning for new Beloit casino

The casino complex is expected to open in 2026 after a groundbreaking this fall.

Jun 12, 2023

Potawatomi Casino temporarily closes during massive $100 million renovation

Crews will install electrical upgrades for new gaming and restaurant spaces in the third floor of the casino.

Jul 20, 2022

Menominee, Hard Rock renew efforts to open Kenosha casino

The Menominee Indian Tribe said Wednesday that it's relaunching its effort, in partnership with Hard Rock International, to open a casino and entertainment complex in Kenosha.

Apr 22, 2021

Chicago seeks developer to open city’s first casino by 2025

Chicago is laying its cards on the table and officially seeking bids to build the first casino in the country's third-largest city. City leaders want a "world-class" resort that'll draw locals and tourists while boosting Chicago's finances, but several steps remain.

Feb 4, 2021

Report: Pandemic cut tribal gaming payments by nearly 82%

Tribal gaming payments to Wisconsin's general fund declined by nearly 82% last fiscal year as the pandemic forced tribes to close their casinos, hotels and restaurants, according to a report released Thursday.

Apr 17, 2020

Ho-Chunk receives approval for Beloit casino (UPDATE)

Plans for the Ho-Chunk Nation’s $405 million casino in Beloit are heading to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk after federal officials signed off on the project.

Dec 2, 2019

Big obstacles remain to long-awaited casino in Chicago

Even with plans underway for a $405 million casino in Beloit., Chicago officials are preparing to roll the dice on a casino inside city limits following Illinois lawmakers' approval of such a project.

Feb 4, 2019

Ho-Chunk to release plans for expansion of Madison casino

After years of work, the Ho-Chunk Nation is planning to go to Madison city officials with a proposal to expand their local casino.

Dec 13, 2018

Ho-Chunk’s long-planned $405M Beloit casino leaps toward reality

With a recent federal approval, developers are moving closer to taking a chance on a new Ho-Chunk Nation casino and resort in Beloit. The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs recently […]

Nov 30, 2017

Tribe tries to persuade judge to save lawsuit against state

The Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans is trying to persuade a federal judge to preserve a casino-expansion lawsuit against the state.

Oct 18, 2017

Minnesota residents concerned tribe will use land for casino

A Native American tribe has asked that a large swath of land in eastern Minnesota be placed into a federal trust, saying the land will most likely be used for housing. But some nearby residents fear it could eventually become a casino.