{"id":106932,"date":"2026-03-10T08:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/ballys-marquette-announces-opening-date\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:55:39","slug":"ballys-marquette-announces-opening-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/ballys-marquette-announces-opening-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Bally&#8217;s Marquette Announces Opening Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"post-content__sub-title\">\n        Posted on: March 10, 2026, 12:52h.\u00a0\n    <\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content__sub-title\">\n        Last updated on: March 9, 2026, 02:53h.\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"post-info-panel\">\n<div class=\"post-info-panel__author-holder js-open-close\">\n<div class=\"post-info-panel__author-logo\">\n                <img alt=\"Avatar photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cropped-4-1-50x50.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cropped-4-1-100x100.png 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-50 photo\" height=\"50\" width=\"50\" decoding=\"async\"\/>            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bally\u2019s Marquette will open its new land-based casino on March 13<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bally\u2019s Marquette is a $26.2 million brick-and-mortar gaming facility<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The casino replaces the longtime Casino Queen Marquette riverboat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bally\u2019s Marquette will open the doors to its new brick-and-mortar casino later this week.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_379080\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-379080\" data-style=\"width: 858px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-post-thumbnail-858xAUTO wp-image-379080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zWhLez7Q-858x572.jpg\" alt=\"Bally's Marquette Iowa Casino Queen\" width=\"858\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zWhLez7Q-858x572.jpg 858w, https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zWhLez7Q-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zWhLez7Q-302x200.jpg 302w, https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zWhLez7Q-238x158.jpg 238w, https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zWhLez7Q-194x128.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/zWhLez7Q.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-379080\" class=\"text-description\">A rendering of the new land-based Bally\u2019s Marquette in Iowa. The brick-and-mortar facility is a $26.2 million transformation of the longtime Casino Queen riverboat. (Image: Courtesy of Bally\u2019s Marquette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On Monday, Bally\u2019s Corp. announced that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/casino-queen-marquette-will-rebrand-to-ballys\/\">Bally\u2019s Marquette will open<\/a> its land-based casino and associated amenities this Friday, March 13. Bally\u2019s Marquette replaces the former Casino Queen riverboat following an inland transformation that cost $26.2 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"main-blockquote\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The official transformation to Bally\u2019s Marquette represents a defining moment for our team, guests, and the community,\u201d said Robin Corbeil, general manager. \u201cWith our move ashore complete, Bally\u2019s Marquette delivers a modern gaming experience, expanded dining offerings, and a welcoming atmosphere that honors our riverfront roots while positioning us for the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The new casino building spans 31,280 square feet with more than 400 slot machines and electronic table games. There are also live dealer blackjack and Ultimate Texas Hold\u2019em table games, plus a sportsbook.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Marquette Makeover<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bally\u2019s acquired Casino Queen Marquette when the riverboat\u2019s owner, private equity firm Standard General, bought Bally\u2019s Corp. for $4.6 billion in 2024. Standard General had earlier bought Queen Casino &amp; Entertainment, Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While Bally\u2019s Marquette was under construction, the riverboat continued to operate. Once Bally\u2019s opens this week, the boat will shutter and be sold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Along with the casino, Bally\u2019s Marquette includes an expanded portfolio of dining and beverage concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The 1994 Sports Bar pays homage to the riverboat\u2019s December 1994 opening with pub fare and numerous televisions. Sidecar Bar is described as a \u201cspirited lounge\u201d with handcrafted cocktails. The Riverside Grill will serve fast-casual American eats, while Benchfront Coffee will serve up specialty coffee drinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The landside move, Bally\u2019s said, created nearly 80 new jobs and \u201cstrengthened the property\u2019s long-term investment in regional tourism and economic development.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Friday grand opening will include live music, a ribbon cutting, and \u201cother surprises.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For longtime visitors of Casino Queen Marquette, Pinky, the casino\u2019s storied pink elephant that has stood on the banks of the Mississippi River for almost two decades, is remaining on the property at his current site.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The roadside attraction was moved to the casino along Great River Road in 2009 after the Pink Elephant Hotel &amp; Supper Club was torn down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Revenue Rebound?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bally\u2019s is betting big on its inland casino in Marquette. The $26.2 million investment represents more money than the casino generated in gross gaming revenue in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Casino Queen Marquette reported 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) of just $19.9 million. Among the 19 casinos in Iowa, that ranked dead last. Wild Rose Clinton was second to last, with GGR of $30.4 million.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Statewide casino revenue totaled more than $1.67 billion, giving Casino Queen Marquette just a 1.2% market share. Prairie Meadows Racetrack &amp; Casino led the way at over $234.7 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/ballys-marquette-announces-opening-date\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posted on: March 10, 2026, 12:52h.\u00a0 Last updated on: March 9, 2026, 02:53h. 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