After recent violent incidents have raised security and safety concerns at a Chicago casino, a former employee is speaking out…
In the past week at Bally’s Chicago, an armed robbery occurred in the parking garage. On Monday, an employee was beaten and robbed in a casino bathroom, as confirmed by Chicago police.
On Wednesday, FOX 32 Chicago spoke with Steve Zaldua, a former dealer who worked at the casino from its opening in September 2023 until October.
Zaldua said he is now involved in a labor dispute with Bally’s and believes he was retaliated against for reporting safety concerns. He said that within his first few months on the job, he witnessed patrons harassing dealers and, in some cases, threatening to kill them.

