This casino is part of an ambitious project by the Catawba Indian Nation to provide gaming and entertainment, featuring slots and electronic table games. However, in 2023, blackcoin.co the tribe and the developer working on the expansion had a falling out and the project is currently on hold. Racinos – venues that combine a racetrack and a casino – are a fairly recent addition to Illinois. Fairmount Park now has a fully functional casino, boasting almost 300 slot machines, plus video poker and electronic table games, making this venue the only true racino in the state.