There are 21 Casinos or racetracks in the state of Illinois, USA – offering a mixed bag of gambling opportunities:
Top Illinois Casino Picks
- Rivers Casino Chicago (Chicago, Illinois), operated by Rush Street Gaming has 2600 electronic gaming machines, thousands of slots games, video poker games and 190 table games
- Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino (East Peoria, Illinois) operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation is a good choice for poker players – with five tables available for cash-games or tournaments.
- For sports-betting, American Place (Waukegan, Illinois) which is operated by Full House Resorts, Inc offers legal sports-betting in Illinois
New for 2023
On June 3rd 2023 a new Golden Nugget Casino opened in Danville, Illinois spread over is 41,500 sq. feet and featuring over 500 slot machines, 14 table games and two restaurants including a Landry’s Saltgrass Steakhouse & sports bar.
Poker In Illinois
The state of Illinois permits online charity poker rooms (some of which require a minimum age of 18). The poker rooms Chicago Charitable Games and Chicagoland Charity Poker both accept players under the age of 21 (18+).
| Festival | Start Date | End Date |
|---|
The legal age for gambling in casinos in Illinois is 21. Read our USA Gambling Ages guide
| Gambling Activity | Legal Age |
|---|---|
| Casinos | 21 |
| Poker | 21 |
| Bingo | 18 |
| Lottery Games | 18 |
| Horse-Racing / Dog racing | 18 |
| Pari-Mutuel betting | 18 |
- Casinos
- Poker
- Bingo
- Lottery Games
- Horse-Racing / Dog racing
- Pari-Mutuel betting
Who regulates Gambling in Illinois?
Gambling in Illinois is regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board
Casinos in Illinois
There are 21 Casinos, sportsbooks, cardrooms, race-tracks or cruise ships in Illinois.
Rivers Casino Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Operated by Rush Street Gaming
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 190
- Gaming Machines: 2600
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1 Rush St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
Contact
Website: theriverboat.netTel: (518) 579-8800
Twitter: @RiversCasino_NY
Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Rockford, Illinois
Operated by Rockford Casino Development LLC
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 55
- Gaming Machines: 1500
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
E State St, Illinois, USA
Contact
Website: hamptonbeachcasinonh.comTel: (219) 228-2383
Twitter: @HRCasinoIndiana
Southland Live Casino
Calumet City, Illinois
Operated by Delaware North Companies
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 35
- Gaming Machines: 1200
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
96 River Oaks Center Dr, Calumet City, IL 60409, USA
Contact
Website: southlandpark.comTel: (800) 467-6182
Twitter: @SouthlandGaming
Hollywood Casino Joliet
Joliet, Illinois
Operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 20
- Gaming Machines: 1177
- Poker Tables: 5
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
777 Hollywood Blvd, Joliet, IL 60436, USA
Contact
Website: hollywoodcasinojoliet.comTel: (815) 744-9400
Twitter: @HollywoodJoliet
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
East Peoria, Illinois
Operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 21
- Gaming Machines: 1172
- Poker Tables: 5
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611, USA
Contact
Website: paradicecasino.comTel: (309) 698-7711
Twitter: @paradicecasino
Hollywood Casino Aurora
Aurora, Illinois
Operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 20
- Gaming Machines: 1161
- Poker Tables: 7
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506, USA
Contact
Website: hollywoodcasinoaurora.comTel: (630) 801-1234
Twitter: @HollywoodAurora
Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel
Joliet, Illinois
Operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 26
- Gaming Machines: 1135
- Poker Tables: 8
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
151 N Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60432, USA
Contact
Website: cetmeetings.comTel: (815) 740-7800
Twitter: @harrahsjoliet
Grand Victoria Casino Elgin
Elgin, Illinois
Operated by Eldorado Resorts Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 29
- Gaming Machines: 1100
- Poker Tables: 13
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
250 S Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Contact
Website: grandvictoriacasino.showare.comTel: (847) 468-7000
Twitter: @GVCElgin
Jumer's Casino & Hotel
Rock Island, Illinois
Operated by Delaware North Companies
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 24
- Gaming Machines: 1100
- Poker Tables: 6
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
777 Jumer Dr, Milan, IL 61264, USA
Contact
Website: jumerscasinohotel.comTel: (309) 756-4600
Twitter: @JumersCasino
Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
Operated by Churchill Downs IncorporatedRush Street Gaming
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 67
- Gaming Machines: 1100
- Poker Tables: 22
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Contact
Website: theriverboat.netTel: (847) 795-0777
Twitter: @winatrivers
Argosy Casino Alton
Alton, Illinois
Operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 14
- Gaming Machines: 1008
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
1 Piasa St, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Contact
Website: argosyalton.comTel: (618) 474-7400
Twitter: @ArgosyAlton
DraftKings at Casino Queen
East Saint Louis, Illinois
Operated by CQ Holding Company, Inc
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 29
- Gaming Machines: 980
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
200 S Front St, East St Louis, IL 62201, USA
Contact
Website: casinopauma.comTel: (618) 874-5000
Twitter: @Casino_Queen
Harrah's Metropolis Casino Hotel
Metropolis, Illinois
Operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 22
- Gaming Machines: 800
- Poker Tables: 5
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
100 E Front St, Metropolis, IL 62960, USA
Contact
Website: cetmeetings.comTel: (618) 524-2628
Twitter: @HarrahsMET
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
Carterville, Illinois
Operated by Elite Casino Resorts LLC
Casino Summary
- Table Games: 14
- Gaming Machines: 650
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
326 Vermont Rd, Carterville, IL 62918, USA
Contact
Website: viejas.comTel: (618) 956-9900
Twitter: @Walkersbluff
Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act
Rockford, Illinois
Operated by Hard Rock International
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Gaming Machines: 625
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
610 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
Contact
Website: riverwind.comTel: (307) 382-0685
Twitter: @HRRockford
Arlington International Racecourse
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
2200 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
Contact
Website: arizonacharliesdecatur.comTel: (847) 870-7223
Twitter: @arlington_park
Fairmount Park Racetrack
Collinsville, Illinois
Operated by Bill Stiritz & Associates
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234, USA
Contact
Website: fairmountpark.comTel: (618) 345-4300
Twitter: @FairmountParkIL
Hawthorne Race Course
Stickney, Illinois
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
- Off Track Sportsbetting Available
Address
3501 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, USA
Contact
Website: hawthorneracecourse.comTel: (708) 780 3700
Twitter: @ClubHawthorne
Du Quoin State Fair Harness Racing
Du Quoin, Illinois
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
655 Executive Drive, Duquoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, IL 62832, USA
Contact
Website: downtowngrand.comTel: (618) 542-1515
Twitter: @Downtown_Grand
Big D
Clinton, Illinois
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: No
Address
512 W Van Buren St, Clinton, IL 61727, USA
Contact
Website: bigbucksbingowv.comTel: (217) 935-2443
Twitter: @BigDClinton
American Place
Waukegan, Illinois
Operated by Full House Resorts, Inc.
Casino Summary
- Table Games: None
- Poker Tables: None
- Sportsbook Available: Yes
Address
1540 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102, USA
Contact
Website: playallstar.comTel: (406) 656 1510
Twitter: @AmeliaBelleLA