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**Who Owns Wheeling Island Casino?** Wheeling Island Casino is a riverboat casino located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is owned and operated by Eldorado Resorts, Inc. The casino opened in 1998 and has a gaming floor площадью 100,000 square feet (9,290 m2). It offers a variety of casino games, including slots, table games, and poker. The casino also has a variety of dining options, a spa, and a hotel. **History of Wheeling Island Casino** Wheeling Island Casino was the first casino to open in West Virginia. It was built on the site of the former Wheeling Island Race Track, which closed in 1996. The casino was approved by voters in a referendum in 1996. Construction on the casino began in 1997 and it opened in 1998. The casino was originally owned by a partnership of Wheeling Island Development, Inc. and Harrah's Entertainment. In 2005, Harrah's Entertainment bought out Wheeling Island…

**When Will Wheeling Island Casino Reopen?** Wheeling Island Casino, located in Wheeling, West Virginia, has been closed since March 17, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The casino has not yet announced a reopening date, but the company has said that it is working with state and local officials to determine when it is safe to reopen. In the meantime, the casino is offering a variety of online casino games and sports betting options. Customers can also play slots and table games at the casino's sister property, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. Here is a timeline of the casino's closure and reopening plans: * **March 17, 2020:** Wheeling Island Casino closes its doors to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. * **April 20, 2020:** The casino launches an online casino and sports betting platform. * **May 15, 2020:** Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort reopens to the public. * **June…