American Place Casino celebrates three years with Back to the 80s event
American Place Casino is celebrating three years of gaming, dining and community impact. To honor this milestone, APC is hosting the “Back to the 80s” anniversary party on Saturday, Feb. 21, taking guests back to the era of neon lights, big hair and synth-pop.
The evening will be filled with vintage entertainment including DJs at the Canoe Bar spinning the best of 80s pop, rock, and dance music, VIP parties and classic cutouts of the most memorable films that defined the decade.
“Three years ago, we opened our doors with a vision to create something truly special in Waukegan. Today, we’re celebrating not just our success, but the energy, loyalty, and excitement our guests bring through our doors every day,” said Vice President and General Manager of American Place Casino Jeff Babinski. “This 80s-themed anniversary is our way of saying ‘thank you’ while showcasing the entertainment and experiences that define American Place. And we’re just getting started.”
On Feb. 21, casino patrons who check in at the Player’s Club wearing their best 80s attire will receive a Costume Promotional Ticket. Beginning at 1 p.m. and every two hours thereafter, one winner will be randomly selected from the Costume Promotional Drawing to win $250 in Free Play.
The grand prize of the evening is the 2026 Ford Bronco Big Bend, presented in partnership with Kunes Ford of Antioch. At 9:45 p.m. through Feb. 21, guests can earn entries to win the Ford Bronco by accumulating 500 same-day base points.
Starting at 10 p.m., five lucky guests who earned entries will battle head-to-head in a “Ms. Pac-Man” showdown to determine who will drive home in the Ford Bronco. Each of the finalists will receive one “Ms. Pac-Man” life. The contestant who finishes the round with the highest “Ms. Pac-Man” will win the grand prize.
Patrons will also have a chance to win their share of $30,000 in Free Play, awarded every 15 minutes from noon to 1 a.m. During the Promotional Hot Seat Drawing at midnight, four contestants will be randomly selected. Once verified, contestants will compete in a “Ms. Pac-Man” arcade challenge to determine their prize.
The fun is already rolling with the Be Kind Rewind promotion transforming the promotion desk at the casino’s front entrance into a classic VHS store. From 6-11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in February, one lucky winner with an active rating will be selected at random every 15 minutes to step up to the VHS display and crack open their favorite movie for a trivia challenge. Answer correctly and win between $250 and $1,000 in Free Play.
For more promotion details and information on the Back to the 80s Party, visit americanplace.com.