Read more Danville's new Golden Nugget Casino is Now Open! J. The casino opened last May with a temporary. The Golden Nugget Casino in Danville received a permanent casino license from the Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGB) last week. News Danville's Golden Nugget Casino receives permanent license Novem. There are two restaurants including a Landrys restaurant named Saltgrass Steakhouse and a sports bar. Golden Nugget Danville is a 41,500 square feet casino with 500 slot machines, 14 table games and a sportsbook.