Hollywood Casino Aurora, Chicagoland

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

ResortAurora · Aurora

Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Chicagoland: —

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

53Tables
3Dining
1,016Slots
YesSportsbook

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.

Address1 W. New York St., Aurora, IL 60505

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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

Live table games
Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.
Large resort campus
Hotel, dining and shows on one campus
High-limit tables
High-limit pits and steeper evening action
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 skip

Honest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.

A dedicated poker room
Poker tables are not on the current amenity count for this stop.
Ultra-low table minimums all night
This floor skews toward higher limits after dark.
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.

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

Table games
53
Slot machines
1,016

Floor mix

Share of table games on the current NGCB count.

24
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
11
Mini-baccarat
Card tables
5
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Poker vs the house
4
Craps
Dice tables
4
Roulette
Spinning wheel
3
Other table games
More table games
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

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

Hotel

The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.

Stay on property

Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora

Guest rooms

226

226 rooms

Check rooms on the official site

On campus when you stay

3 dining anchors
2 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.

01226-room hotel + Drift SpaPENN grand-opening release (2026-06-24): seven-story hotel with 226 standard rooms and premier suites plus Drift Spa.

Getting there and parking

Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.

ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking
New land-based campus at 2500 N. Farnsworth Ave. adjacent to Chicago Premium Outlets (~1,700 parking spaces cited in PENN opening release). Confirm EV / rate details on property.

Players club

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

Players club card

PENN Play

Works across: PENN Entertainment

Learn about the club

Where to eat on campus

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

Campus dining · 3

Italian-California steakhouse by Giada De Laurentiis — PENN opening releaseSorella by Giadasource
On campusBoulevard Food & Drink HallMcClain Camarota Hospitality food hall (Antique Taco, Lucky Goat, Tabo Sushi, Urbanbelly, Five50) — PENN opening releasesource
Made-to-order Asian noodles — PENN opening releaseRed Lotus Asian Kitchensource

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 campusRetail SportsbookRetail sportsbook with tellers, wagering/racing kiosks, and a large TV wall (PENN 2026-06-24 opening release).source
On campusDrift SpaOn-property wellness spa with hair/beauty stations and massage rooms (PENN opening release).source

Campus history

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

Opened

1993

01
2026
PENN opens land-based Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora at 2500 N
Farnsworth Ave., replacing the Fox River riverboat (PENN investor release).
2026-06-24source

Worth knowing

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

Handy notes

Tip 01
Illinois Gaming Board lists Hollywood Casino Aurora as a licensed casino facility (HC Aurora, LLC).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
Regulator unit report: 53 tables, 1016 slots (as of 2026-07-31).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
PENN Entertainment grand-opening release (2026-06-24) lists a 226-room hotel, retail sportsbook, Drift Spa, and ~1,200 gaming positions at the new Farnsworth campus.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 04
PENN Play is the loyalty program across Hollywood Aurora and Hollywood Joliet.
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: HC Aurora, LLC
Works across: PENN Entertainment · PENN Play
Type: Resort casino
Area: Aurora

Licence & registry

Regulator: Illinois Gaming Board
Licence type: Casino hotel
Name on the regulator list: HOLLYWOOD CASINO AURORA
Registry id: il-igb-hollywood-aurora
Facts checked: desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you go — tap a question.

What is the minimum age to enter Hollywood Casino Aurora?

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

Is there a dress code at Hollywood Casino Aurora?

Hollywood Casino Aurora dress code: casual.

Is Hollywood Casino Aurora open 24 hours?

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

How many table games does Hollywood Casino Aurora have?

Hollywood Casino Aurora has 53 table games.

How many slot machines does Hollywood Casino Aurora have?

Hollywood Casino Aurora has about 1,016 slot machines.

Does Hollywood Casino Aurora have a sportsbook?

Yes, Hollywood Casino Aurora has a sportsbook inside the casino.

Does Hollywood Casino Aurora have a hotel?

Yes — Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora with about 226 rooms.

Is parking free at Hollywood Casino Aurora?

Yes, Hollywood Casino Aurora offers free parking.

What players club does Hollywood Casino Aurora use?

Hollywood Casino Aurora uses PENN Play (works across PENN Entertainment).

When did Hollywood Casino Aurora open?

Hollywood Casino Aurora opened in 1993.

What is there to do at Hollywood Casino Aurora besides gambling?

On-campus draws include Retail Sportsbook, Drift Spa.

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)
Hollywood Casino Aurora official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
PENN Entertainment — Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora grand opening (2026-06-24) (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)