BELOIT, Wis. — The Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit, Wis., officially opened Friday, bringing a major new gaming and tourism development to the area after nearly three decades of planning.
The $705 million casino is expected to generate more than $150 million in annual net winnings. A percentage of gaming revenue will go to the city of Beloit, Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
The grand opening began with traditional drumming and dancing. Leaders said the project carries cultural and economic significance for the Ho-Chunk Nation and the wider Beloit community…