Grand Victoria Casino, Chicagoland

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

ResortElgin · Elgin

Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Chicagoland: —

Note: Confirm holiday and table-game hours on the property site.

27Tables
20Poker
3Dining
770Slots

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.

Address250 S. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120

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City & catalog shortlists

Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.

Is this the right stop?

Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.

Come here if you want

Good match

Poker
A real poker room is part of the visit
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 skip

Honest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.

A hotel tower on the same campus
No hotel room inventory is tied to this stop.
A brand-new megaresort with a fresh theme
The draw here is history and legacy campus pieces.
A tiny casual card room with two tables
Poker inventory here is built for a proper session.

Felt floor

Games

Table, poker and slot counts are Illinois Gaming Board monthly averages (July 2026) or Indiana Gaming Commission FY2026 authorized units.

Gaming zone

48,235 sq ft4,481 m² · ~1 fields

Table games
27
Slot machines
770
Poker tables
20

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.

12
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
3
Roulette
Spinning wheel
3
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Poker vs the house
3
Other table games
More table games
2
Mini-baccarat
Card tables
2
Craps
Dice tables
2
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.

All guides

Poker room

Open to the public

A 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 · guides

Race & sports book

On the casino licence

Licensed 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

Open sportsbook pageFloor area · desk file · book facts

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
Fox River riverboat campus in downtown Elgin — confirm current self-park on property.

Players club

One card for play, hotel and dining at linked properties.

Players club card

Caesars Rewards

Works across: Caesars Entertainment

Learn about the club

Where to eat on campus

Signature rooms and easy anchors — name, mood, done.

Campus dining · 3

Fine dining steakhouse — Caesars GVC fact sheet (4.30.2023)Buckinghams Steakhousesource
On campusThe Slice Pizzeria & PastaPizza and pasta; also serves the WSOP poker lounge — GVC fact sheetsource
Casual steaks, chops, and comfort food — GVC fact sheetBuckinghams Bistrosource

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.

On campusCaesars Sportsbook2,100 sq ft sportsbook with three windows, six kiosks, and LED TVs (GVC fact sheet 4.30.2023).source
On campusWSOP Poker Room4,400 sq ft / 20 poker tables shared campus with sportsbook (GVC fact sheet); IGB Jul 2026 avg poker = 20.source

Campus history

Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.

Opened

1994-10-06

01
1994
Grand Victoria Casino opens on the Fox River (Caesars GVC fact sheet).
1994-10-06source
02
2022
Caesars Sportsbook and WSOP Poker Room wing opens (GVC fact sheet).
2022-10source

Worth knowing

Verified facts worth remembering before you walk in — numbers first, then the quirks.

Numbers that stick

Fact 01
48,235 sq ft
IGB 2025 Annual Report lists of gambling space at Grand Victoria Casino (Elgin
source · Oct 12, 2026

Handy notes

Tip 01
Illinois Gaming Board lists Grand Victoria Casino as a licensed casino facility (Elgin Riverboat Resort).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
Regulator unit report: 27 tables, 20 poker, 770 slots (as of 2026-07-31).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
Caesars Rewards is the players club at Grand Victoria (Caesars Entertainment).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 04
Caesars investor properties table for Grand Victoria Casino Elgin lists dockside casino space / slots / tables but omits a Hotel Rooms & Suites row (no on-site hotel count).
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

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Licensee: Elgin Riverboat Resort
Works across: Caesars Entertainment · Caesars Rewards
Type: Resort casino
Area: Elgin

Licence & registry

Regulator: Illinois Gaming Board
Licence type: Casino hotel
Name on the regulator list: GRAND VICTORIA CASINO
Registry id: il-igb-grand-victoria-elgin
Facts checked: desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026

Open regulator report

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you go — tap a question.

What is the minimum age to enter Grand Victoria Casino?

You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Grand Victoria Casino. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.

Is there a dress code at Grand Victoria Casino?

Grand Victoria Casino dress code: casual.

Is Grand Victoria Casino open 24 hours?

Yes. The casino floor at Grand Victoria Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How many table games does Grand Victoria Casino have?

Grand Victoria Casino has 27 table games.

How many slot machines does Grand Victoria Casino have?

Grand Victoria Casino has about 770 slot machines.

How big is the gaming floor at Grand Victoria Casino?

The gaming floor at Grand Victoria Casino covers 48,235 sq ft · 4,481 m².

Does Grand Victoria Casino have a poker room?

Yes, Grand Victoria Casino has a poker room with 20 tables.

Does Grand Victoria Casino have a sportsbook?

Yes, Grand Victoria Casino has a sportsbook inside the casino.

Is parking free at Grand Victoria Casino?

Yes, Grand Victoria Casino offers free parking.

What players club does Grand Victoria Casino use?

Grand Victoria Casino uses Caesars Rewards (works across Caesars Entertainment).

When did Grand Victoria Casino open?

Grand Victoria Casino opened in 1994-10-06.

What is there to do at Grand Victoria Casino besides gambling?

On-campus draws include Caesars Sportsbook, WSOP 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)
Grand Victoria Casino official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Grand Victoria Casino Fact Sheet (4.30.2023) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Caesars Entertainment — Properties (Grand Victoria Elgin) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Operator official pages — §5.1 desk enrich (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Operator verification — Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (owner, accessed 2026-10-12)
Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82) — no casino exemption in §35 (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)