Bally’s Chicago Casino has been recognized with the 2024 Torch Award for Ethics by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), celebrating its commitment to integrity, trust, and community engagement. This prestigious award is presented to businesses that uphold high ethical standards in their interactions with customers, partners, shareholders, and the communities they serve.
Why Bally’s Chicago Casino Stood Out
In the “500-1,499 employees” category, Bally’s Chicago Casino earned the award by demonstrating its dedication to ethical business practices and community involvement. Since the September 2023 opening of its temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in River North, Bally’s has achieved:
- Over 1.4 million visitors.
- Training for more than 200 students in its dealer school.
- Hosting job fairs, vendor events, and community engagement initiatives.
- Exceeding diversity hiring goals:
- 82% minority employees (target: 60%).
- 47% women employees (target: 45%).
- 70% Chicago residents (target: 50%).
- 9% persons with disabilities (target: 5%).
Commitment to the Future
Bally’s is actively preparing for its Fall 2026 grand opening of a permanent casino, hotel, and entertainment destination on the former Chicago Tribune Freedom Center site. Alongside ongoing demolition and construction efforts, Bally’s continues to host events like diversity vendor fairs and workforce development collaborations.
Recognition and Awards
This award adds to Bally’s Corporation’s growing list of achievements, with nearly 200 industry awards, including:
- “Best of Slots 2024” by Strictly Slots Magazine.
- “Best Casino in Chicagoland 2024” by Casino Player Magazine.
Bally’s Chicago Casino remains committed to setting the standard for excellence in gaming and hospitality.
About Bally’s Corporation
Bally’s Corporation is a global casino-entertainment powerhouse, operating 15 casinos, a golf course, and a horse racetrack across multiple states. The company’s diverse portfolio includes:
- 15,300 slot machines, 580 table games, and 3,800 hotel rooms.
- Online gaming platforms like Bally Casino and Bally Bet.
- Rights to develop land in Las Vegas, including the iconic Tropicana site.
With the upcoming merger with Queen Casino & Entertainment, Bally’s portfolio will expand to include four additional casinos in three states, increasing its reach and influence in the gaming industry.
For more details on Bally’s Chicago Casino and its recent recognition, visit www.bbb.org/chicago-torch-awards.