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Chicago casino project accused in lawsuit of not allowing White men to invest: 'Blatantly discriminatory'
A new Chicago casino set to open in 2026 has guaranteed 25% ownership to women and minority investors, prompting a lawsuit.
White activists sue Bally’s over Chicago casino IPO limited to women, minorities
Bally's announced a $250 million public offering last month for shares of its massive Chicago casino project, but only to women or people of color. Opponents call it an illegal "race-based stock offering.
Black Chicago Residents Given Chance To Invest In $1.6B Project That Will Feature Casino, Hotel, And Theater
Black residents in Chicago, IL, will be able to invest their dollars in its first casino. The TRiiBE reports locals gathered for an information session hosted by City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin and members of the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus to buy shares in Bally’s Casino,
Bally's Casino, city of Chicago facing discrimination lawsuit over minority investment program
Two white men filed the lawsuit, claiming the casino company's minority investment program is discriminatory against them based on their race and gender.
White Men Are Suing Bally’s Casino, City Over Investment Offer Aimed At Women, Minorities
This race-based stock offering is illegal, and this court should declare it as such,” the federal lawsuit by a conservative legal group on behalf of two Texas residents reads.
Chicago Sued by White Men Barred From Bally’s Casino Investment
Bally’s Corp. and the City of Chicago were accused of discriminating against White men in a lawsuit by a conservative legal group challenging a $1.7 billion casino project that offered a 25% ownership stake only to women and people of color.
Activist behind wave of DEI lawsuits adds Bally's Chicago casino to the list
The lawyer behind a series of high-profile legal challenges to DEI practices is suing Bally’s and the city of Chicago over a $250 million IPO the suit says is unlawfully open only to people of color and women.
Bally’s Chicago Wants Women, Minorities To Invest In New Casino — But Is It A Safe Bet?
Bally's officials estimate its Chicago casino could generate up to $1.2 billion in revenue annually. But if the casino doesn't open or it folds, investors would lose all their money, according to investment documents.
America’s Battle Over DEI Strikes a Chicago Casino’s Financing Plan
A lawsuit calls Bally’s plan with the city of Chicago to offer ownership stake in the casino to women and minorities ...
Gary schools receive $500K donation from Hard Rock Casino for building upgrades
Gary Superintendent Yvonne Stokes said Thursday the district will make significant upgrades and equipment purchases to ...