Grand Victoria Casino Elgin
Location	Elgin, IL 60120 United States
Address	250 South Grove Avenue
Opening date	October 6, 1994
Total gaming space	29,850 sq ft (2,773 m2)
Notable restaurants	Buckinghams Indulge Prime Burger Bar Crave Deli
Casino type	Riverboat
Owner	Eldorado Resorts
Website	grandvictoriacasino.com

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The Grand Victoria Casino Elgin is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois, United States, located about 40 mi (64 km) west of Chicago.^[1] It is owned and operated by Eldorado Resorts.

Grand Victoria Casino is a stationary boat Casino in Elgin, Illinois and is open daily 8:30am-6:30am. The casino's 29,850 square foot gaming space features 1,088 gaming machines and forty-two table games. The property has three restaurants, one bar and a hotel with 201 rooms. 27 Grand Victoria Casino jobs available in Elgin, IL on Indeed.com. Apply to Network Engineer, Senior Pastry Cook, Casino Dealer and more! Grand Victoria Casino sets a high standard and we are very sorry to hear that standard was not met in your interaction with us. Please contact our Food & Beverage department managers at (847) 468-7000 if you wish to speak more about your visit to Indulge. Thank you from Grand Victoria Casino.

History[edit]

The casino was developed by Gold Strike Resorts and Hyatt.^[2] It opened its doors on October 6, 1994.^[2]

Gold Strike was acquired in 1995 by Circus Circus Enterprises, which later changed its name to Mandalay Resort Group, and was then acquired by MGM Resorts International in 2005.^[3] At the time of the merger in 2005, management of the property was transferred from Mandalay to Hyatt.^[4]

In August 2018, MGM and Hyatt sold the casino to Eldorado Resorts for $328 million.^[5][6]

Casino[edit]

The casino employs about 1,440 people.^[7] The 29,850 sq ft (2,773 m²) facility consists of approximately 1,100 video poker and slot machines in addition to 36 table games.^[8]

In addition to games, the casino has banquet and dining facilities including Buckinghams, Indulge Buffet, Crave Deli, and the Prime Burger Bar.^[9]

Economic contributions[edit]

Each year the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin donates 7.5% of its adjusted net operating income to the Kane County Board and 12.5% to the Grand Victoria Foundation.^[7] In 2008, Kane County received about $8 million to use for internal programs, about $1 million of which was available for projects benefiting the county's educational, environmental, and economic needs.^[10] Grants for these projects are recommended by Kane County's riverboat committee, but both the executive committee and the county board must approve the funds before they can be distributed.

In addition to the Kane County Board and the Grand Victoria Foundation, The city of Elgin receives its own portion of the Grand Victoria's revenue. Casino profits led to the removal of the $25 vehicle license fee as well as a yearly property tax rebate for senior citizens.^[11] Today, the city continues to allocate funds for housing restoration. In 2007 specifically, the city allocated twice as much money as usual for housing rehabilitation.^[12] Money is also dedicated to the following causes:

• Toy collecting
• Not-for-profit organizations

The Grand Victoria Foundation sponsors additional community programs, such as film screenings, at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.^[13]

Revenue reports since 2000[edit]

According to the Daily Herald, the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin generates more revenue than any other Illinois casino. In 2007, the casino took in $437 million, a rise of 13% since 2000. This increase in revenue came as a result of tightening slot machines, and occurred despite a 32% drop in attendance between 2000 and 2007.^[14][15]

As Illinois Gaming Board reports illustrate, the 2008-2009 economic recession has led to an overall decrease in revenue among Illinois casinos, particularly the Grand Victoria. The casino's revenue of $25 million for the month of February, 2009 was down 9.9% from the previous year and down 24% from 2007.^[16][17] The Smoke Free Illinois Act, which banned smoking in all enclosed workplaces beginning January 1, 2008, also severely reduced casino attendance.^[18][19] Casino industry officials estimated that Illinois would receive about 20% less in monetary contributions from the casino over the course of 2008, a difference of nearly $144 million.^[20]

In an attempt to make up for lost revenue, the Grand Victoria and other Illinois riverboat casinos are petitioning for permission to distribute free alcoholic beverages. Supporters of a proposed bill say that the current law is unclear, while opposing groups cite increased gambling addiction as a likely consequence if free alcohol distribution is legalized.^[21]

References[edit]

1. ^Sanborn, Tele Atlas (2009), Google Maps, retrieved 2009-03-29
2. ^ ^abSiewers, Alf (October 7, 1994). 'Elgin sees dollar signs as casino boat sets sail'. Chicago Sun-Times – via NewsBank.
3. ^IL Campaign for Political Reform, 2005, archived from the original on 2008-11-20, retrieved 2009-04-02
4. ^'Hyatt affiliate to manage Grand Victoria'. Kane County Chronicle. Geneva, IL. April 29, 2005 – via NewsBank.
5. ^Corilyn Shropshire (April 16, 2018). 'Elgin's Grand Victoria Casino to sell for $327.5 million'. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
6. ^'Eldorado Resorts completes acquisition of Grand Victoria Casino' (Press release). Eldorado Resorts. August 7, 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-07 – via Business Wire.
7. ^ ^abIllinois Casino and Gambling Association, Grand Victoria Casino, archived from the original on 2009-01-20, retrieved 2009-03-02
8. ^Elgin Riverboat Resort D.B.A. Grand Victoria Casino (1998–2009), Grand Victoria Casino Elgin - Property Overview, archived from the original on 2009-04-16, retrieved 2009-03-29
9. ^Elgin Riverboat Resort D.B.A. Grand Victoria Casino (1998–2009), Grand Victoria Casino Elgin - Dining, archived from the original on 2009-04-15, retrieved 2009-03-29
10. ^Hague, Leslie (2008), Daily Herald.com, retrieved 2009-03-31
11. ^Alft, E.C., ElginHistory.com, retrieved 2009-04-02
12. ^Moylan, Sue (2008), Daily Herald.com, retrieved 2009-03-31
13. ^Moylan, Sue (2008), Daily Herald.com, retrieved 2009-03-31
14. ^Ryan, Joseph (2008), Daily Herald.com, retrieved 2009-03-31
15. ^Ryan, Joseph (2008), Daily Herald.com, retrieved 2009-03-31
16. ^Illinois Gaming Board (2009), Illinois Gaming Board(PDF), archived from the original(PDF) on 2009-04-07, retrieved 2009-03-31
17. ^Johnson, Steven Ross (2009), Suburban Chicago News, retrieved 2009-03-31
18. ^Illinois General Assembly, retrieved 2009-04-02
19. ^Casino City Times, retrieved 2009-04-02
20. ^Filas, Lee (2008), Daily Herald.com, retrieved 2009-04-02
21. ^Associated Press (2009), Daily Herald.com, retrieved 2009-04-02

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