Both he and Stolyar said landscaping will add to the appearance of the temporary structure, as the American Place resort is built over the next two to three years. Volkman said casino properties “typically” do not have windows. “It looks more like a warehouse,” Anderson said. Though the temporary casino will not have the polish of the permanent resort, which will include a boutique luxury suite hotel called the Mansion House, Anderson was disappointed with the renderings of the banal white structure. Commissioner Theodora Anderson was concerned about the appearance of the temporary structure. Volkman, Stolyar and Michael Shrake, a traffic consultant hired by Full House, assured the commissioners the traffic, parking and signage all complied with city regulations. Most of the questions from the commissioners were routine, about issues related to parking and signage. (Steve Sadin / Lake County News-Sun)ĭuring the public hearing, no member of the public spoke, unlike sessions in 2019 where people voiced opposition and lobbied for one of the applicants. “We have inquiries from businesses and developers in countless industries that know that when the permanent casino is finished, it will drive even more economic activity and lead to greater economic prosperity,” she said.Alex Stolyar talks about the American Place temporary casino while members of his team, seated at left, and the Waukegan Planning & Zoning Commission, on dais, listen. Taylor said the business growth in the Fountain Square area is a continuing trend and will get better as plans continue to develop for the permanent casino, benefiting the city, Lake County and the overall region. It will include more slot machines and table games, as well as an entertainment venue, more dining and a 20-suite luxury hotel. Operated by Circa Sportsbook, Stolyar said the company is going through the licensure procedure with the Illinois Gaming Board.Īs the temporary casino grows its customer base, Stolyar said plans for the permanent American Place casino are in the design phase, with opening around three years away.

New employees are currently going to dealers’ school as he looks forward to having 50 table games in operation.Ī sportsbook will be open in the next few months. Stolyar said there are now 28 gaming tables. He hopes the third restaurant, North Shore Steak & Seafood, will open in May or June. Asian Azteca is a fusion of Asian and Latin cuisine. Since the casino opened in February, Stolyar said a second restaurant, Asian Azteca, began operating earlier in April to complement L’Americin, a casual American eatery.

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