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Under new ownership as it grapples with declining earnings, Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin has cut back on its buffet and burger joint hours.

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The Indulge Show Kitchen Buffet is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and Prime BurgerHouse is closed Wednesdays and Thursdays, though the Prime BurgerHouse bar is open 4 p.m. to midnight on those days. The changes were implemented Oct. 1, casino spokeswoman Marilou Pilman said.

'We conducted a competitive analysis and found that most of the casinos in our market close their restaurants on Mondays and Tuesdays,' Pilman said. The changes were made 'in an effort to align our restaurant hours with the property's day-to-day business levels,' she said.

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The buffet at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is open seven days a week. The buffets at Hollywood Casino in Joliet and Hollywood Casino in Aurora are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The buffet at Harrah's Casino in Joliet is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Grand Victoria Casino's dining options also include Buckinghams Steakhouse & Lounge, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and the 24-hour Crave Deli.

The Elgin casino is owned by Eldorado Resorts, which finalized a $327.5 million acquisition in August. At that time, Gary Carano, chairman and CEO of Eldorado, said in a news release, 'We intend to quickly implement our proven integration and operating strategies, allowing us to increase margins and cash flow from the property.'

Carano also said, 'Our immediate focus is on further enhancing the guest experience and operating results as there is no need to undertake capital investments at the property beyond normal maintenance expenses.'

Mayor David Kaptain said Wednesday he hadn't been aware of the dining changes at Grand Victoria Casino.

'I think it's just a matter of new owners come in and they reposition the business,' he said. 'I don't think one way or another it's a good thing or a bad thing. It's their decision.'

Grand Victoria Casino earned $121.8 million from January through September, a 6.7 percent decrease compared to the same time period last year, Illinois Gaming Board data shows.

Rivers Casino was the only one among the state's 10 casinos that increased revenues this year compared to last, data shows.

Gambling revenues across the state hit a peak in 2007 when they totaled more than $1.9 billion, with $718 million collected in state taxes and nearly $116 million going to local communities. Revenues have been steadily declining since, with the exception of a bump in 2012 after the opening of Rivers Casino, the data shows.

Kaptain also said he was glad to find out the casino will continue co-sponsoring the Fourth of July fireworks show, which casino spokeswoman Pilman confirmed Wednesday.

City staff members had proposed adding the $30,000 fireworks expense to the city's 2019 budget because of uncertainty about whether the new casino owners would continue the partnership established four years ago. The city contributes about $30,000 worth of services such as police and public works.

Jennifer Fukala, executive director of the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin, said she's hopeful the casino 'is going to be invigorating their programs and engaging with the community.'

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 Caesars Entertainment.

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 Mirage 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 (later renamed as Caesars Entertainment) 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:

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• 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, in 2007 the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin generated more revenue than any other Illinois casino,taking 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 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 petitioned for permission to distribute free alcoholic beverages. Supporters of a proposed bill said that the existing law was unclear, while opposing groups cited increased gambling addiction as a likely consequence if free alcohol distribution were to be legalized.^[21]

In 2018, the Grand Victoria was third among Illinois riverboat casinos, with gross receipts of $160.7 million.^[22]

References[edit]

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