Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit
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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 October 23, 2026. This page tracks the latest construction progress, opening date updates, and planned features.
Location & Contact
- Address: 777 Willowbrook Rd, Beloit, WI 53511
- Phone: [Phone Number]
- Website:Visit Official Website ➤
- Map:View on Google Maps ➤
- Tribe:Ho-Chunk Nation
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Current status: Vertical construction underway; exterior framing and enclosure completed.
Opening date: October 23, 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
Latest construction update
Construction crews are completing interior framing across the casino floor and hotel tower. Slot bases and electrical raceways are being installed, and the convention center's interior walls are now enclosed. Ho-Chunk Nation confirmed that all major structural work is on schedule for the October 23 grand opening. Hiring events begin this summer.
Construction timeline
Federal approval granted for the Beloit casino resort.
32 acres placed into trust by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Formal groundbreaking ceremony held with state and tribal leaders.
Steel framing began for the casino, hotel, and convention center.
All major structures reached full height; enclosure completed.
Official opening date announced by Ho-Chunk Nation.
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
- Hours: 24/7
- Gaming floor: 65,000 sq ft
- Slots: 1,300 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
First phase Oct. 23, 2026
- Draft Pick Pub House
- Black River Coffee Shop
- Food Truck Alley
- Livewire Lounge
Future phase
- 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 to Open Oct. 23 With Celebration October 15, 2026 - After years of anticipation, Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit is set to open Oct. 23 with a grand opening celebration, live entertainment, cultural presentations and the debut of ... Read more 
Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit Delays Grand Opening to Oct. 23 September 23, 2026 - Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit has moved its grand opening from Sept. 26 to Oct. 23, 2026. The first phase will open with 1,300 slot machines, table games, live poker, Draft Pick Pub House, more ... Read more 
After Nearly Two Decades of Delays, Ho-Chunk Beloit Is Finally Ready to Open September 17, 2026 - When guests walk through the doors of Ho-Chunk Beloit next week, they will be entering far more than Wisconsin's newest casino. They will be stepping into the culmination of ... Read more 
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 
