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Midwest Gaming to Open Rivers Casino

(June 2011) posted on Tue Jun 21, 2011 EDT

Illinois venue spans 147,000 sq. ft.


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Midwest Gaming & Entertainment will open the 147,000-sq.-ft. Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois next month. The casino includes 44,000 square feet of gaming space that features slots, table games and dining/entertainment venues.  

"Rivers will raise the bar for gaming and entertainment in the Midwest,” says casino ceo Greg Carlin. “We have created a unique and exciting experience that will appeal to enthusiastic gamers, entertainment seekers, tourists and conventioneers."

The casino also has a VIP gaming salon/lounge, the Lotus cocktail lounge and Cube nightclub/bar, which features a multi-level outdoor patio. Rivers’ food and beverage options include Hugo’s Frog Bar and Chop House, Canopy Buffet, FLIPT casual grill, MianBar Asian restaurant and Coffee Spot.

Midwest Gaming & Entertainment LLC is a partnership between affiliates of Neil Bluhm and Clairvest Group Inc. Collectively, the partners having developed, constructed and managed casinos, luxury hotels and other hospitality businesses around the world.

 

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