Storefront gaming was legalized in 2012, which has threatened the casino's business model. Coast Guard annual requirement, the riverboat set off for a few hours in the morning in June 2010 for the first time in 11 years. The Par-A-Dice had cruised the Illinois River 10 times daily during its early years, but stopped cruising altogether after Illinois dropped the requirement for riverboat casinos to leave their docks in June 1999.

Originally established with local investors, it was later sold to Boyd Gaming on Apfor $163 million in cash. The current vessel was placed in June 1994. The original boat was a paddle wheeler the corporation leased the Spirit of Peoria while its East Peoria facilities were being readied for operations.

The Par-A-Dice opened on Novemin Peoria, Illinois, and moved across the river to East Peoria on May 18, 1993.Īccording to the Alton Telegraph, in its third week of operation, the Par-A-Dice made $660,093 from 17,160 passengers, a higher amount of passengers than the Alton Belle Casino.

Route 150 in East Peoria, Illinois, United States. 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611-2010 +1 30 Website. Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino is a casino located on the Illinois River off Illinois Route 116/U.S. 48 reviews 42 of 65 Restaurants in East Peoria - American.

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