The Ho-Chunk Beloit Casino in Wisconsin is set to welcome its first guests at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 23. Located at 777 Willowbrook Road, just off Interstate 90, the casino will operate around the clock, seven days a week.
This new establishment will offer around 1,300 slot machines and 40 table games, which include popular options like blackjack, Texas hold’em, 3-card poker, Mississippi stud, and ultimate Texas hold’em. Additionally, visitors can enjoy amenities such as Draft Picks Pub House, Black River Coffee Shop, Food Truck Alley, and a parking garage.
Steven Abangan, the Executive Manager of Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit, expressed pride in this new venture, stating, “We are proud to welcome guests to Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit and begin this new chapter in our community. This opening reflects our commitment to creating a premier entertainment destination while contributing to local economic growth and providing meaningful opportunities for the Beloit area.”
The casino is just the beginning, as the second phase of development will introduce an 18-story hotel featuring 312 guest rooms and a 2,000-seat conference center, both expected to open in the fall of 2027. The hotel will boast a rooftop lounge, lobby bar, pool, and spa.
Designed by HBG Design and constructed by Corporate Contractors Inc., the casino and hotel are anticipated to become the largest employer in Beloit, providing approximately 1,500 jobs.
This new casino will mark the seventh gaming location for the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin, which already operates casinos in Black River Falls, Madison, Nekoosa, Tomah, Wisconsin Dells, and Wittenberg.
Jon Greendeer, President of the Ho-Chunk Nation, shared his excitement, saying, “We can't believe it's finally happening, and we are extremely excited. We hold so much history in this area and now we can say we hold an amazing future to share with our friends and partners in the state line region.”
The Ho-Chunk Nation has deep historical roots in the Beloit area, with a significant settlement known as Kečąk, or Turtle Village, located near modern-day Beloit. The name translates to “turtle” in the Ho-Chunk language.