Hollywood Casino Joliet, Chicagoland

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

ResortJoliet · Joliet

Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Chicagoland: —

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

22Tables
3Dining
972Slots
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.

Address1401 Legacy Pointe Blvd., Joliet, IL 60431

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Good match

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.
Free parking
Self-park without hunting a paid garage first.

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.
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.

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
22
Slot machines
972

Floor mix

Share of table games on the current NGCB count.

9
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
4
Mini-baccarat
Card tables
2
Craps
Dice tables
2
Roulette
Spinning wheel
2
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Poker vs the house
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.

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

Getting there and parking

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

ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking
Land-based campus near I-80/I-55 (Legacy Pointe / Gateway Blvd area per IGB + PENN). Confirm current parking 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

Giada De Laurentiis Italian concept — PENN Joliet opening releaseSorellina by Giadasource
Celebrity-chef food hall (incl. Lucky Goat / Antique Taco concepts) — PENN opening materialsBoulevard Food & Drink Hallsource
On campusESPN BET Sportsbook RestaurantSportsbook dining with large TV wall — PENN Joliet sportsbook / opening coveragesource

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 campusESPN BET SportsbookRetail ESPN BET sportsbook with tellers, kiosks, and a large viewing screen (PENN Joliet opening release).source

Campus history

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

Opened

1992

01
2025
PENN opens land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet after closing the Des Plaines River riverboat (PENN investor / closing releases).
2025-08-11source

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 Joliet as a licensed casino facility (HC Joliet, LLC).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
Regulator unit report: 22 tables, 972 slots (as of 2026-07-31).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
New land-based casino opened August 11, 2025 (IGB 2025 Annual Report).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 04
PENN Joliet opening materials describe ~1,000 slots, 43 table games, and an ESPN BET retail sportsbook at the land-based campus (no on-site hotel after the riverboat hotel closed).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 05
PENN Play is the loyalty program shared with Hollywood Aurora.
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 Joliet, LLC
Works across: PENN Entertainment · PENN Play
Type: Resort casino
Area: Joliet

Licence & registry

Regulator: Illinois Gaming Board
Licence type: Casino hotel
Name on the regulator list: HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET
Registry id: il-igb-hollywood-joliet
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 Joliet?

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

Is there a dress code at Hollywood Casino Joliet?

Hollywood Casino Joliet dress code: casual.

Is Hollywood Casino Joliet open 24 hours?

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

How many table games does Hollywood Casino Joliet have?

Hollywood Casino Joliet has 22 table games.

How many slot machines does Hollywood Casino Joliet have?

Hollywood Casino Joliet has about 972 slot machines.

Does Hollywood Casino Joliet have a sportsbook?

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

Is parking free at Hollywood Casino Joliet?

Yes, Hollywood Casino Joliet offers free parking.

What players club does Hollywood Casino Joliet use?

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

When did Hollywood Casino Joliet open?

Hollywood Casino Joliet opened in 1992.

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

On-campus draws include ESPN BET 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)
Hollywood Casino Joliet official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
PENN Entertainment — Hollywood Casino Joliet grand opening (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)