Argosy Casino Alton, Illinois
Last facts check Oct 12, 2026
Hours
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 09:00–02:00; Fri, Sat: 09:00–03:00
Local time in Illinois: —
Note: OP Visit page: Sun–Thu 9AM–2AM; Fri–Sat 9AM–3AM. Not 24/7.
- 495Slots
- 9Tables
- 23,000Sq ft
- 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 Piasa St., Alton, IL 62002
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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 matchSportsbook
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.
Live table games
Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.
Free parking
Self-park without hunting a paid garage first.
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.
High-limit baccarat and VIP pits
This stop is not built around a high-limit baccarat floor.
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 gaming floor that never closes
This floor is not listed as 24/7 — check hours before you go.
Games
Table, poker and slot counts are Illinois Gaming Board monthly averages (July 2026). Poker units are listed separately when published.
Gaming zone
23,000 sq ft2,137 m² · ~1 fields
Table games
9
Slot machines
495
IGB 2025 Annual Report — Gambling Space (sq ft).
Floor mix
Share of table games on the current NGCB count.
- 4
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
- 1
Craps
Dice tables
- 1
Roulette
Spinning wheel
- 1
Three Card Poker
Three-card hand
- 1
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Poker vs the house
- 1
Other table games
More table games
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
Getting there and parking
Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.
- ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking
OP Visit / home: free self-parking. No on-site hotel — nearby lodging listed separately on the Visit page.
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 · 1
- Drinks & bitesHops HouseOP: craft beer bar and grill with local drafts and HDTVs; open 11am–9pm daily.source
Campus history
Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.
Opened
1991
Operator and licence
Who holds the IGB casino licence, which downstate floor it covers, and where the Board publishes the unit averages.
Who runs it
PENN Entertainment
- Licensee
- Alton Casino, LLC
- Works across
- PENN Entertainment · PENN Play
- Type
- Standalone casino
- Area
- Alton
Licence & registry
- Regulator
- Illinois Gaming Board
- Licence type
- Casino hotel
- Licensee / DBA on the IGB roster
- ARGOSY CASINO ALTON
- Catalog id (IGB spine)
- il-igb-argosy-casino-alton
- 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 Argosy Casino Alton?
You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Argosy Casino Alton. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.
Is there a dress code at Argosy Casino Alton?
Argosy Casino Alton dress code: casual.
What are the casino hours at Argosy Casino Alton?
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 09:00–02:00; Fri, Sat: 09:00–03:00.
How many table games does Argosy Casino Alton have?
Argosy Casino Alton has 9 table games.
How many slot machines does Argosy Casino Alton have?
Argosy Casino Alton has about 495 slot machines.
How big is the gaming floor at Argosy Casino Alton?
The gaming floor at Argosy Casino Alton covers 23,000 sq ft · 2,137 m².
Does Argosy Casino Alton have a sportsbook?
Yes, Argosy Casino Alton has a sportsbook inside the casino.
Is parking free at Argosy Casino Alton?
Yes, Argosy Casino Alton offers free parking.
What players club does Argosy Casino Alton use?
Argosy Casino Alton uses PENN Play (works across PENN Entertainment).
When did Argosy Casino Alton open?
Argosy Casino Alton opened in 1991.
Sources and verification
- Illinois Gaming Board — 2025 Annual Report (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Illinois Gaming Board — Casino Table Game / EGD Summary (July 2026) (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
- OpenStreetMap / Nominatim (maps, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Argosy Casino Alton official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Argosy Casino Alton — Visit (hours, parking, PENN contact) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Argosy Casino Alton — Casino / Sportsbook (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Argosy Casino Alton — Hops House (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82) — no casino exemption in §35 (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)