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    Bally's pauses non-gaming construction in Chicago in response to VGT dilemma

    Bally's pauses non-gaming construction in Chicago in response to VGT dilemma

    Bally's has voluntarily paused construction on non-gaming aspects of its Chicago casino due to concerns over the potential impact of video gaming terminals (VGTs) on the casino's revenue. The company is evaluating how VGTs might affect its financial projections for the permanent casino site.

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