Rivers Casino Des Plaines, Chicagoland

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

ResortDes Plaines · Des Plaines

Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Chicagoland: —

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

98Tables
22Poker
3Dining
1,500Slots

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.

Address3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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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.
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.

Ultra-low table minimums all night
This floor skews toward higher limits after dark.
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.
Free self-park without a garage hunt
Free parking is not listed for this campus.

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

78,500 sq ft7,293 m² · ~1.4 fields

Table games
98
Slot machines
1,500
Poker tables
22

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.

33
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
25
Mini-baccarat
Card tables
11
Roulette
Spinning wheel
8
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Poker vs the house
7
Craps
Dice tables
7
Other table games
More table games
4
Pai gow poker
Tiles & cards
3
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.

ParkingExpect a parking charge
Paid parking
Partner hotels (Courtyard / Spark by Hilton) adjacent with Rush Rewards rates and shuttle — confirm parking on property.

Players club

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

Players club card

Rush Rewards

Works across: Rush Street Gaming

Learn about the club

Where to eat on campus

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

Campus dining · 3

Steak and chop house listed on the OP dining directoryHugo's Frog Bar & Chop Housesource
On campusRC Supply Co.Global selections — OP dining directorysource
Quick-service Asian — OP dining directoryMiansource

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 campusBetRivers SportsbookOn-property sportsbook with food and beverage service (OP dining / sportsbook pages).source
On campusPoker RoomOP markets Chicagoland’s Premier Poker Room; IGB Jul 2026 average poker units = 22.source

Campus history

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

Opened

2011

Worth knowing

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

Numbers that stick

Fact 01
78,500 sq ft
IGB 2025 Annual Report lists of gambling space at Rivers Casino Des Plaines
source · Oct 12, 2026

Handy notes

Tip 01
Illinois Gaming Board lists Rivers Casino Des Plaines as a licensed casino facility (Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
Regulator unit report: 98 tables, 22 poker, 1500 slots (as of 2026-07-31).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
Rush Rewards is the players club — earn on slots, tables, and sports wagers (OP Rush Rewards page).
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 04
OP Where to Stay page markets partner hotels near Rivers Casino (Courtyard Chicago O’Hare, Spark by Hilton Des Plaines, Crowne Plaza) — no on-site hotel rooms.
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

Rush Street Gaming

Licensee: Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC
Works across: Rush Street Gaming · Rush Rewards
Type: Resort casino
Area: Des Plaines

Licence & registry

Regulator: Illinois Gaming Board
Licence type: Casino hotel
Name on the regulator list: RIVERS CASINO DES PLAINES
Registry id: il-igb-rivers-des-plaines
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 Rivers Casino Des Plaines?

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

Is there a dress code at Rivers Casino Des Plaines?

Rivers Casino Des Plaines dress code: casual.

Is Rivers Casino Des Plaines open 24 hours?

Yes. The casino floor at Rivers Casino Des Plaines is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How many table games does Rivers Casino Des Plaines have?

Rivers Casino Des Plaines has 98 table games.

How many slot machines does Rivers Casino Des Plaines have?

Rivers Casino Des Plaines has about 1,500 slot machines.

How big is the gaming floor at Rivers Casino Des Plaines?

The gaming floor at Rivers Casino Des Plaines covers 78,500 sq ft · 7,293 m².

Does Rivers Casino Des Plaines have a poker room?

Yes, Rivers Casino Des Plaines has a poker room with 22 tables.

Does Rivers Casino Des Plaines have a sportsbook?

Yes, Rivers Casino Des Plaines has a sportsbook inside the casino.

Is parking free at Rivers Casino Des Plaines?

Parking at Rivers Casino Des Plaines is typically paid. Partner hotels (Courtyard / Spark by Hilton) adjacent with Rush Rewards rates and shuttle — confirm parking on property.

What players club does Rivers Casino Des Plaines use?

Rivers Casino Des Plaines uses Rush Rewards (works across Rush Street Gaming).

When did Rivers Casino Des Plaines open?

Rivers Casino Des Plaines opened in 2011.

What is there to do at Rivers Casino Des Plaines besides gambling?

On-campus draws include BetRivers Sportsbook, 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)
Rivers Casino Des Plaines official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Rivers Casino Des Plaines — official site (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Rivers Casino Des Plaines — Where to 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)