American Place Casino, Chicagoland
Last facts check Oct 12, 2026
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Local time in Chicagoland: —
Note: Confirm holiday and table-game hours on the property site.
- 42Tables
- 3Dining
- 905Slots
- 6Poker
Entry rules
- 21+ · photo ID at the door
- Dress codecasual
- No smoking
Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82): casinos not listed among §35 exemptions; indoor smoking prohibited.
Address4011 Fountain Square Place, Waukegan, IL 60085
On the map of lists
City & catalog shortlists
Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.
- CityIllinoisChicagoland floors licensed by the Illinois Gaming Board.Open
- ShortlistPokerPublic poker inventory — cash rooms and series hosts.Open
- ShortlistSportsbookSports pool on property — biggest books first by published sq ft.Open
- ShortlistFree parkingDrive up without hunting a paid garage.Open
- ShortlistDiningNamed restaurants and dining anchors on the casino profile.Open
Is this the right stop?
Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.
Come here if you want
Good matchLive table games
Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.
Large resort campus
Hotel, dining and shows on one campus
Poker
A real poker room is part of the visit
Sportsbook
Race & sports book on campus
A real slot floor
A measured slot bank on the official count — denser than a corner tavern.
Pick elsewhere if you want
Maybe skipHonest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.
An adults-only boutique gambling hall
Hotel, dining and shows share the same campus.
A hotel tower on the same campus
No hotel room inventory is tied to this stop.
A tiny casual card room with two tables
Poker inventory here is built for a proper session.
Games
Table, poker and slot counts are Illinois Gaming Board monthly averages (July 2026) or Indiana Gaming Commission FY2026 authorized units.
Gaming zone
70,000 sq ft6,503 m² · ~1.2 fields
Table games
42
Slot machines
905
Poker tables
6
Gambling / gaming space sq ft from IGB 2025 Annual or IGC FY2026 property page (not invented).
Floor mix
Share of table games on the current NGCB count.
- 22
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
- 6
Roulette
Spinning wheel
- 4
Baccarat
High-limit cards
- 4
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Poker vs the house
- 3
Craps
Dice tables
- 2
Other table games
More table games
- 1
Three Card Poker
Three-card hand
Quick guide for first-timers
- Roulette wheel
- Dice
- Playing cards
- Casino chips
- Green felt table
- Slot machines
How to play
90-second game guides
Short primers for the main casino games — the full set every time, whether this floor deals them today or you are browsing nearby.
Poker room
Event-only — no standing public roomA real poker room sits on this campus — table count from the regulator report. Stakes, games dealt, desk phone, and how to find it live on the room page.
Open full poker roomStakes · games · desk · guidesRace & sports book
On the casino licenceLicensed race & sports book on campus — the desk visitors walk into. Floor area and desk file live on the sportsbook page; we do not paste the full book here.
- Sportsbook
Book floor
On the casino licence
Getting there and parking
Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.
- ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking
Temporary Fountain Square campus in Waukegan — open 24/7; confirm parking on property.
Players club
One card for play, hotel and dining at linked properties.
Where to eat on campus
Signature rooms and easy anchors — name, mood, done.
Campus dining · 3
Shows, landmarks and on-campus draws
Beyond the tables — what each place is, so a first-time visitor knows why it is on the map.
2
Campus history
Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.
Opened
2023
Worth knowing
Verified facts worth remembering before you walk in — numbers first, then the quirks.
Numbers that stick
Fact 01
70,000 sq ft
IGB 2025 Annual Report lists American Place Casino (temporary facility) with of gambling space in Waukegan
source · Oct 12, 2026
Handy notes
Tip 01
Illinois Gaming Board lists American Place Casino as a licensed casino facility (FHR-Illinois LLC).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
Regulator unit report: 42 tables, 6 poker, 905 slots (as of 2026-07-31).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
Temporary facility (IGB 2025 Annual Report).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 04
AP Rewards is the free players club (Entrepreneur → Chairman tiers) — OP terms page.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 05
OP Stay page lists nearby partner hotels only (SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, Courtyard, Hampton Inn) — no on-site hotel rooms at the temporary Fountain Square facility.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Operator and licence
Who runs the property, which Illinois or Indiana casino licence covers the floor, and where to verify the numbers.
Who runs it
Full House Resorts
- Licensee
- FHR-Illinois LLC
- Works across
- American Place · AP Rewards
- Type
- Resort casino
- Area
- Waukegan
Licence & registry
- Regulator
- Illinois Gaming Board
- Licence type
- Casino hotel
- Name on the regulator list
- AMERICAN PLACE CASINO
- Registry id
- il-igb-american-place-waukegan
- Facts checked
- desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you go — tap a question.
What is the minimum age to enter American Place Casino?
You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at American Place Casino. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.
Is there a dress code at American Place Casino?
American Place Casino dress code: casual.
Is American Place Casino open 24 hours?
Yes. The casino floor at American Place Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How many table games does American Place Casino have?
American Place Casino has 42 table games.
How many slot machines does American Place Casino have?
American Place Casino has about 905 slot machines.
How big is the gaming floor at American Place Casino?
The gaming floor at American Place Casino covers 70,000 sq ft · 6,503 m².
Does American Place Casino have a poker room?
Yes, American Place Casino has a poker room with 6 tables.
Does American Place Casino have a sportsbook?
Yes, American Place Casino has a sportsbook inside the casino.
Is parking free at American Place Casino?
Yes, American Place Casino offers free parking.
What players club does American Place Casino use?
American Place Casino uses AP Rewards (works across American Place).
When did American Place Casino open?
American Place Casino opened in 2023.
What is there to do at American Place Casino besides gambling?
On-campus draws include Circa Sportsbook, Harbor Poker Room.
Sources and verification
- Illinois Gaming Board — 2025 Annual Report (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Illinois Gaming Board — Casino Monthly Reports (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Indiana Gaming Commission — Casino Locations & Information (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Indiana Gaming Commission — FY2026 Annual Report (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim (maps, accessed 2026-10-12)
- American Place Casino official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- American Place Casino — official site (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- American Place Casino — Stay (partner hotels) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Operator official pages — §5.1 desk enrich (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82) — no casino exemption in §35 (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)