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List of casinos in Chicagoland

13 casinos in Chicagoland — full list from IGB & IGC

Illinois casinos in the Chicago area and Rockford plus northwest Indiana. Downstate Illinois, the rest of Indiana, tribal casinos and online brands are not included.

Registry sourcesIGB 2025 Annual Report — Casino Licensees · as of Dec 31, 2025IGC Casino Locations & Information · as of Oct 12, 2026

Biggest floors in ChicagolandSlots, tables, poker, square feet — each count sourcedPoker rooms in ChicagolandRanked by regulator-published poker tablesOldest casinos still open in ChicagolandRanked by documented opening year — closed venues excludedSmoke-free floors in ChicagolandStatute-backed list — separate from state law table

Gambling in Chicagoland is regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board. You must be 21 or older to enter the gaming floor.

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Chicagoland casinos with table games

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Sorted by table games — registry count

  1. 1Rivers Casino Des Plaines98 tables · 1,500 slots
  2. 2Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana76 tables · 1,808 slots
  3. 3Horseshoe Hammond60 tables · 1,561 slots
  4. 4Wind Creek Chicago Southland58 tables · 1,382 slots
  5. 5Hollywood Casino Aurora53 tables · 1,016 slots
  6. 6Bally's Chicago53 tables · 680 slots
  7. 7Hard Rock Casino Rockford44 tables · 1,291 slots
  8. 8American Place Casino42 tables · 905 slots
  9. 9Ameristar Casino East Chicago28 tables · 966 slots
  10. 10Grand Victoria Casino27 tables · 770 slots
  11. 11Blue Chip Casino22 tables · 1,303 slots
  12. 12Hollywood Casino Joliet22 tables · 972 slots

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Race & sports books

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Vegas racing is a book desk, not a street hippodrome. Some books keep their own NGCB location ID; the largest destination books often sit on the casino licence.

Sportsbook shortlistRace book shortlist

Largest books on the casino licence

No separate NGCB desk row — the race & sports floor is on the host casino file.

Areas

  • Chicago · 1 casino
  • Des Plaines · 1 casino
  • Elgin · 1 casino
  • Joliet · 2 casinos
  • Aurora · 1 casino
  • Waukegan · 1 casino
  • Chicago Southland · 1 casino
  • Rockford · 1 casino
  • Hammond · 1 casino
  • East Chicago · 1 casino
  • Gary · 1 casino
  • Michigan City · 1 casino

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many casinos are in Chicagoland?

Chicagoland has 13 casinos, according to the market’s official registry (IGB & IGC). Illinois casinos in the Chicago area and Rockford plus northwest Indiana. Downstate Illinois, the rest of Indiana, tribal casinos and online brands are not included.

What is the list of casinos in Chicagoland?

The 12 largest of 13 by table games: Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Horseshoe Hammond, Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Hollywood Casino Aurora, Bally's Chicago, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, American Place Casino, Ameristar Casino East Chicago, Grand Victoria Casino, Blue Chip Casino, and Hollywood Casino Joliet. Open any name for hours, table and slot counts with sources.

Where does the Chicagoland casino list come from?

From IGB 2025 Annual Report — Casino Licensees; IGC Casino Locations & Information. Every count on a casino card cites its report and a check date; review-site scores are not used.

What is the gambling age in Chicagoland?

You must be 21 or older to enter a gaming floor in Chicagoland. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.