Potawatomi Casino Expansion Grand Opening June 19

Potawatomi Bingo Casino's two-year construction project will yield its first payoff on Thursday, June 19, when the first phase of the project officially opens to the public. When complete, the $240 million expansion will have nearly tripled the casino's size.

Highlights of the expansion include:

• An Asian fusion retaurant, RuYi, which will open to the public on June 19.
• A casual American restaurant, Wild Earth, that will open in July.
• More than 60 new table games and 1300 new slot machines.
• A 1,700-stall parking structure.
• A new location for Potawatomi's fine-dining restaurant, Dream Dance, opening Tuesday, June 24, and a makeover of The Buffet.
• A centerpiece, circular bar, aptly called Bar 360.

Potawatomi Bingo Casino is located at 1721 W. Canal St.

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