In a groundbreaking ceremony that was met with great excitement and anticipation, officials from the Ho-Chunk Nation, along with local leaders and community members, gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction on the new Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit, Wisconsin.
The event, which took place on a sunny Saturday morning, marked a significant milestone in the Ho-Chunk Nation’s plans to bring a world-class gaming and entertainment destination to the city of Beloit. The casino is expected to be a major economic driver for the region, creating jobs and generating revenue for the local economy.
Chief Executive Officer of Ho-Chunk Gaming, Isaiah Buffalo, spoke passionately about the importance of the project and the positive impact it will have on the community. “This casino will not only provide a first-class gaming experience for our guests, but it will also create hundreds of jobs for local residents and support vital services for the Ho-Chunk Nation,” he said.
The new casino, which is set to be built on a site adjacent to Interstate 39/90, will feature a state-of-the-art gaming floor with over 2,000 slot machines and table games, as well as a variety of dining options and entertainment venues. In addition, the casino will offer a hotel with luxurious accommodations and amenities, making it a destination for visitors from near and far.
Local officials, including Beloit Mayor Diane Hendricks, expressed their enthusiasm for the project and the benefits it will bring to the city. “This casino represents a significant investment in our community and will create much-needed jobs and revenue for Beloit,” Mayor Hendricks said. “We are thrilled to see it become a reality.”
Construction on the new Ho-Chunk Casino is expected to take approximately two years, with an opening date projected for late 2023. In the meantime, the Ho-Chunk Nation and its partners are working diligently to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
As the ceremony came to a close, attendees were filled with excitement and anticipation for the future of the Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit. With its promise of world-class gaming, entertainment, and economic growth, the casino is poised to become a premier destination in the Midwest and a source of pride for the Ho-Chunk Nation and the city of Beloit.