Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit - Opening September 26, 2026
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit is a new $405 million casino resort being developed by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Beloit, Wisconsin. The project is in active vertical construction with an official grand opening set for September 26, 2026. This page tracks the latest construction progress, opening date updates, and planned features.
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Project status & opening date
Current status: Vertical construction underway; exterior framing and enclosure completed.
Opening date: September 26, 2026
Most recent milestone: Casino and hotel structures topped out in April 2026.
Next major step: Interior finishes, gaming floor installation, and hiring for 1,500+ positions.
Construction
Project phases & future development
Phase 1 Opening day casino
Phase 1 includes the full casino, 300-room hotel tower, restaurants, bars, a 35,000 sq ft convention center, and all supporting infrastructure. This is the complete opening-day resort.
Phase 2 Expansion plans
Future expansion plans include additional hotel rooms, expanded meeting space, and potential entertainment venues depending on market demand.
Phase 3 Long-term vision
Long-term plans include a larger entertainment district, additional retail, and expanded resort amenities as the Beloit market grows.
Tribe
Tribe: Ho-Chunk Nation
Enterprise: Ho-Chunk Gaming
Location: Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Other enterprises: Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, Wisconsin Dells, Black River Falls, Tomah, Nekoosa, Wittenberg
Official website: Ho-Chunk Nation
The Ho-Chunk Nation is developing the Beloit resort as part of its long-term economic development strategy in Wisconsin. The project will create thousands of jobs and expand the Nation's gaming and hospitality footprint in the region.
Planned casino features
Casino
- Gaming floor: 65,000 sq ft
- Slots: 1,500 machines
- Table games: 44 tables
- Poker room: No dedicated poker room announced
- Sportsbook: Full retail sportsbook
- High-limit: High-limit slots and table areas
Dining
- Signature restaurant: Steakhouse (name TBA)
- Casual dining: Multiple casual concepts
- Food hall: Fast-casual food court
- Bars: Casino bars, sports bar, and lounges
Hotel & resort
- Hotel tower: 10 stories
- Rooms: 300 rooms
- Suites: Premium suites included
- Pool: Indoor pool
- Spa: Fitness center (spa not yet announced)
- Retail: Gift shop and small retail spaces
Entertainment & events
- Event center: 35,000 sq ft
- Concert venue: Flexible event space
- Meeting rooms: Multiple breakout rooms
- Outdoor spaces: Landscaped plaza
Location & site overview
Address: Willowbrook & Colley Road, Beloit, Wisconsin
Region: Southern Wisconsin near the Illinois border
Access: Direct access from I-39/I-90 and I-43
The resort is located on a 32-acre site adjacent to major interstate routes, offering easy access for visitors from Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
Architectural Renderings
Beloit Campus
Beloit Event Center
Beloit Hotel
Beloit Main Entrance
Beloit TaphouseLatest news about Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit Nears Grand Opening: Final Preparations Underway for Sept. 26 Launch August 27, 2026 - With just one month left until Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit's September 26 grand opening, the $705M resort is in its final countdown. Interior finishing ... Read more 
Beloit Casino Road Construction Begins to Improve Visitor Access Ahead of opening August 13, 2026 - Construction crews have begun work on a new access road serving Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit, as the new casino resort approaches its September opening. ... Read more 
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit Hosts Hiring Sessions as Casino Prepares for September Opening August 10, 2026 - Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit continued its ramp-up toward its September 26, 2026 opening with a series of hiring sessions held last week across southern Wisconsin. ... Read more 
