Bally’s Halts Chicago Construction Amid Video Gambling Dispute
Bally's has halted construction on its Chicago hotel and other amenities due to a dispute with the city over video gambling.
Chicago, IL, August 9, 2026 —
Bally’s has paused construction on its planned Chicago hotel and various other amenities. The stoppage is reportedly due to an ongoing dispute with the city concerning video gambling regulations.
The specific details of the disagreement over video gambling have not been fully disclosed. The construction halt affects the development of the hotel tower and additional amenities that were part of Bally’s broader plans for the Chicago site.
The company’s Chicago operations have been a subject of discussion regarding their integration with the city’s gaming landscape. The dispute over video gambling appears to be a significant factor leading to the current pause in development.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The timeline for the resolution of this dispute and the subsequent resumption of construction was also not immediately available.
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