Ameristar Casino East Chicago, 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.
- 28Tables
- 3Dining
- 966Slots
- 59,460Sq ft
Entry rules
- 21+ · photo ID at the door
- Dress codecasual
- Marked zones
Illinois and Indiana casino gaming age is 21.
Address777 Ameristar Drive, East Chicago, IN 46312
On the map of lists
City & catalog shortlists
Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.
- CityNW IndianaHammond, East Chicago, Gary and Michigan City floors under the Indiana Gaming Commission.Open
- ShortlistSportsbookSports pool on property — biggest books first by published sq ft.Open
- ShortlistFree parkingDrive up without hunting a paid garage.Open
- ShortlistWith hotelStay upstairs — hotel block verified on the profile.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 matchLarge resort campus
Hotel, dining and shows on one campus
Live table games
Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.
Sportsbook
Race & sports book on campus
Historic property
A property with real Vegas history
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.
A dedicated poker room
Poker tables are not on the current amenity count for this stop.
An adults-only boutique gambling hall
Hotel, dining and shows share the same campus.
A brand-new megaresort with a fresh theme
The draw here is history and legacy campus pieces.
Games
Table, poker and slot counts are Illinois Gaming Board monthly averages (July 2026) or Indiana Gaming Commission FY2026 authorized units.
Gaming zone
59,460 sq ft5,524 m² · ~1 fields
Table games
28
Slot machines
966
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.
- 11
Baccarat
High-limit cards
- 10
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
- 4
Other table games
More table games
- 2
Roulette
Spinning wheel
- 1
Craps
Dice tables
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.
Race & 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
Hotel
The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.
Stay on property
Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago
Guest rooms
288
288 rooms
On campus when you stay
- 3 dining anchors
- 1 shows & landmarks
- PENN Play · PENN Entertainment
Why overnight guests pick it
Plain-language reasons to sleep here if you have never stayed on the Strip.
- 01288 roomsIGC FY2026 Annual Report property page: Hotel 288 Rooms.
Getting there and parking
Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.
- ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking · Valet
Lake Michigan pavilion campus in East Chicago — confirm self-park / valet 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.
1
- On campusThe SportsbookRetail sportsbook with 23 betting kiosks and video wall; IGC FY2026 lists sportsbook operated by Ameristar East Chicago, LLC (16 kiosks in report).source
Campus history
Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.
Opened
1997
Worth knowing
Verified facts worth remembering before you walk in — numbers first, then the quirks.
Numbers that stick
Handy notes
Tip 01
Indiana Gaming Commission lists Ameristar Casino East Chicago as a licensed casino facility (Ameristar Casino East Chicago, LLC).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
Regulator unit report: 28 tables, 966 slots (as of 2026-06-30).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
PENN Play is the players club (PENN Entertainment / Ameristar); OP sportsbook page notes PENN Cash earn on sportsbook wagers.
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
PENN Entertainment, Inc.
- Licensee
- Ameristar Casino East Chicago, LLC
- Works across
- PENN Entertainment · PENN Play
- Type
- Resort casino
- Area
- East Chicago
Licence & registry
- Regulator
- Indiana Gaming Commission
- Licence type
- Casino hotel
- Name on the regulator list
- AMERISTAR CASINO EAST CHICAGO
- Registry id
- in-igc-ameristar-east-chicago
- 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 Ameristar Casino East Chicago?
You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Ameristar Casino East Chicago. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.
Is there a dress code at Ameristar Casino East Chicago?
Ameristar Casino East Chicago dress code: casual.
Is Ameristar Casino East Chicago open 24 hours?
Yes. The casino floor at Ameristar Casino East Chicago is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How many table games does Ameristar Casino East Chicago have?
Ameristar Casino East Chicago has 28 table games.
How many slot machines does Ameristar Casino East Chicago have?
Ameristar Casino East Chicago has about 966 slot machines.
How big is the gaming floor at Ameristar Casino East Chicago?
The gaming floor at Ameristar Casino East Chicago covers 59,460 sq ft · 5,524 m².
Does Ameristar Casino East Chicago have a sportsbook?
Yes, Ameristar Casino East Chicago has a sportsbook inside the casino.
Does Ameristar Casino East Chicago have a hotel?
Yes — Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago with about 288 rooms.
Is parking free at Ameristar Casino East Chicago?
Yes, Ameristar Casino East Chicago offers free parking, including valet.
What players club does Ameristar Casino East Chicago use?
Ameristar Casino East Chicago uses PENN Play (works across PENN Entertainment).
When did Ameristar Casino East Chicago open?
Ameristar Casino East Chicago opened in 1997.
What is there to do at Ameristar Casino East Chicago besides gambling?
On-campus draws include The Sportsbook.
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)
- Ameristar Casino East Chicago official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Ameristar East Chicago — official site (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Operator official pages — §5.1 desk enrich (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Operator verification — PENN Entertainment, Inc. (owner, accessed 2026-10-12)