b'A New Anchor for ChicagosSouthlandfields. Many of these positions haveservices, infrastructure, and localthe community, and the escape were been filled by Illinois residents,initiatives, ensuring the resortsable to offer our Guests every day, offering stable employment andsuccess translates directly to tangible,said Pinkston. Looking ahead, our career pathways in a growingregional benefits. To date, Windfocus is to keep this momentum industry. Creek has contributed over $11going and make it a place that people Our Team Members are atmillion to these fundsalongsideare proud of today, tomorrow, and the heart of everything we do, saidsubstantial state and federal taxes.decades to come.Pinkston. We want them to feelIm proud that what were supported both professionally andbuilding here makes a real personally, whether thats throughdifference for our neighbors,Every dollar we healthcare, retirement plans, trainingremarked Pinkston. Every dollar opportunities, subsidized meals, orwe generate supports local servicesgenerate supports wellness programs. Every role hereand strengthens this incredible is an opportunity for someone tocommunity. Thats what makes thislocal services grow, learn, thrive, and contribute towork meaningful. and strengthens something meaningful in their ownThat success is reflected in backyard. Wind Creeks impressive first-yearthis incredible For the state of Illinois, thatperformance. From November 2024 backyard is being supported in morethrough October 2025, the resortcommunity. Thats ways than one.generated over $186 million in grosswhat makes this work Under state law, a portion ofrevenue, ranking second among casino revenue is shared with localIllinois 16 casinos. Visitor numbersmeaningful.municipalities. East Hazel Crest andmirrored that success, with more Homewood receive a direct sharethan two million annual Guests,Brent Pinkston(where Wind Creek is located),placing second overall in the state. COO, Wind Creekwhile over 40 other municipalitiesThis level of performance is a benefit from the remaining funds.testament to the dedication of our These dollars support publicTeam Members, the enthusiasm of DECEMBER 202511'