Joliet’s Hollywood Casino is off to a strong start. Within the first month of operation the casino has generated a reported $11.2 million dollars in revenue. According to the Illinois Gaming Board it has generated more revenue in three weeks than the old riverboat casino did in a full month in the past five years.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Hollywood Casino rose to fifth among the state’s 17 in adjusted gross receipts and had more than 101,000 visitors. Rivers Casino captured the top spot by generating nearly $42 million. Other strong August performers included Wind Creek at $17.1 million, Grand Victoria Casino at $12.6 million, Bally’s Chicago at $11.3 million, Hollywood Casino Joliet at $11.2 million, Harrah’s Joliet at $11 million, and Full House Resorts Illinois at $11 million…