ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 29, 2026) — Get ready to laugh, Quad Cities! Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel is adding a new reason to spend a night out with the début of a new comedy series beginning October 9 and 10.
Bally’s Quad Cities has teamed up with Zanies Nashville, a pillar of laughter and a beacon for comedic talent for more than forty years, to bring the comedy superstars of tomorrow to the Quad Cities. The new series will give comedy fans the chance to catch talented comedians from across the country in the intimate setting of the Edje.
“For over forty years, Zanies has brought some of the best comedians in the country to our stages. Now, we’re excited to partner with Bally’s Casinos to showcase some of the best and brightest rising stars in comedy,” said Andrew Dorfman, Zanies Comedy Club.
“Come see tomorrow’s comedy superstars today — the future Nate Bargatzes and Leanne Morgans — live on stage at Bally’s.
“The next big name in comedy could be the one you see at Bally’s.”
The laughs kick off October 9 and 10 with Mike Finoia, a New York City-based comedian who tours clubs and theaters nationwide. Finoia has performed alongside Ron White and The Impractical Jokers while headlining top comedy rooms from coast to coast. A longtime producer and writer on Impractical Jokers, with multiple on-camera appearances, he is also a regular voice on The Bonfire and a favorite guest on major comedy podcasts.
The series continues October 23 and 24 with Keith Alberstadt, who has made a name for himself as a must-see comedian. With a playful personality that radiates onstage, Alberstadt connects with audiences through his genuine likability, quick delivery, and clever wit.
Each night features two showtimes at 7PM and 9:15PM, giving guests two chances to catch the laughs.
Tickets start at $25 and are available now at ballysquadcities.com.
October Comedy Lineup at The Edje
Mike Finoia
October 9 & 10
7PM and 9:15PM
Keith Alberstadt
October 23 and 24
7PM and 9:15PM
Tickets: Starting at $25
Location: The Edje at Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel
Tickets and Information: ballysquadcities.com
About Bally’s Quad Cities
Bally's Quad Cities Casino and Hotel, voted the best casino, is a premier entertainment destination in the Quad Cities. With 42,000 square feet of gaming space, it offers the latest slots, fifteen table games, a live poker room, a high-limit slot area, and the Bally Bet Sportsbook. Guests can enjoy a 205-room hotel with an indoor pool and fitness center, an event center accommodating up to 500 people, four restaurants, an aqua driving range, and a lakeside fire pit. For more information, visit Bally’s Quad Cities.
About Bally’s Corporation:
Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) is a fast-growing global entertainment brand with twenty casinos across eleven US states and one casino in Newcastle, UK, along with a golf course in New York and horse racetracks in Colorado and forthcoming in Wyoming. Bally’s also owns Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting and igaming platform licensed in 16 jurisdictions in North America. Bally’s holds a majority interest in Bally’s Intralot SA (ATSE: BYLOT), a leading lottery-solutions supplier and gaming operator active in 39 jurisdictions worldwide. Bally’s casino operations include approximately 17,700 slot machines, 630 table games, and 3,950 hotel rooms. Bally’s also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas at the site of the former Tropicana Las Vegas, has been awarded a license to build a full-scale casino and resort in The Bronx, New York, and an integrated destination resort in Chicago, Illinois. Bally’s is the first publicly-traded gaming company to achieve Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification through the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). Bally’s has over 12,000 employees across the world, recognized for their innovation, energy, and dedication to creating thrilling gaming experiences.
