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Update (Jan 24, 2025): Work on the permanent American Place Resort and Casino in Waukegan will resume after being suspended in August 2023. The Illinois Supreme Court resolved litigation unrelated to casino owner Full House Resorts, clearing the project to move forward. This decision marks progress toward completing the long-awaited entertainment destination.

According to Full House’s senior vice president and chief development officer Alex Stolyar, work on the permanent facility will restart as the company’s temporary American Place casino continues to operate on the permanent site. The senior VP said they are working "diligently" to ensure the permanent facility opens by August 2027, the deadline for temporary casino operations. 

The permanent resort and casino will reportedly feature a 20-suite, five-star luxury hotel, a helipad, 1,640 slot machines, 100 table games and a 1,500-seat entertainment venue.

Full House Resorts was waiting for a decision from Illinois' highest court to begin building its permanent resort casino in Waukegan. The company received permission from the Illinois Gaming Board to operate its temporary casino longer than two years from the time it originally opened. Around the same time, Full House received a positive recommendation from the Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council on its site plan and variance request for the permanent facility, it was forced to put its plans on hold. Completion was expected by 2025.

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Las Vegas-based gambling company Full House Resorts' newest gaming destination, the American Place Casino, opened on Friday, February 17, 2023, near the Fountain Square shopping center in Waukegan, Illinois. The 75,000 sq ft casino is open 24/7 and opened with approximately 1,000 slot machines and 28 of the expected 50 total table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Poker and more. In addition to three dining options, the temporary casino also includes a large center bar,  with video poker games, and two different Airstream coffee kiosks located throughout the casino.

Circa Sports Illinois opened at the temporary facility on Sept. 29, 2023. The sportsbook features a dedicated wagering area with both self-serve betting kiosks and staffed ticket windows. The sportsbook brand from Las Vegas casino developer Derek Stevens will also be in the permanent American Place casino when it opens in 2025. 

This Lake County casino is also conveniently located approximately 30 minutes north of O’Hare International Airport. 

Full House Resorts currently operates five casinos including Grand Lodge Casino in Incline Village, Nevada; Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana; Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; Stockman's Casino in Fallon, Nevada and Bronco Billy's Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado. 

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Dining & Restaurants

Pizza & Prime

• Serving: Pizza, American

Asia-Azteca

• Serving: Latin, Asian

Spacious and dramatic, Asia-Azteca is a unique, casual dining experience that blends Asian and Latin cuisine via shared plates. Choose from starters like Beef Empanadas and Fisherman's Ceviche, along with Dim Sum, salad, rice and noodle dishes such as Shrimp Pad Thai and Chinese Chicken Lo Mein, as well as specialties including Mexican Skirt Steak Tacos and Sweet Plates. 

 

L’Américain

• Serving: American (Traditional)

Traditional family meals around the dinner table are what you'll think of when dining at L’Américain. Diners can choose from a table d’hote menu with entrees such as Southern Fried Chicken and Grilled Salmon with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce to Carne Asada Tacos and Fettuccine Alfredo-Penne Pasta with Clam Sauce. Each daily menu entree includes salad, side and dessert. 

 

North Shore Steaks & Seafood

• Serving: Steakhouse, Seafood

One of three dining options at The Temporary, North Shore Steaks & Seafood offers a unique twist on American classics, via Instagram-worthy dishes and high-end presentations. Coming soon. 

 

The Temporary Venues & Hotspots

Beer Airstream & Coffee Airstream

Bringing an outdoor concept to the casino floor, the Beer Airstream offers craft draft beer, house cocktails and select wines to complement ready-made hot and cold sandwiches, salads and snacks, while the Coffee Airstream is the place to enjoy one of the signature coffee drinks along with ready-made hot and cold sandwiches, salads and snacks.

Live Entertainment

Canoe Bar

The center of all the gaming action, the spacious Canoe Bar is the perfect place to meet over signature cocktails, wines and beers, or try your luck at some bar-top video poker.