Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, Illinois
Last facts check Oct 12, 2026
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Local time in Illinois: —
Note: OP Contact page: Open 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week.
- 15Tables
- 640Slots
- 36,314Sq 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.
Address777 Walkers Bluff Way, Carterville, IL 62918
On the map of lists
City & catalog shortlists
Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.
- ShortlistSportsbookSports pool on property — biggest books first by published sq ft.Open
- ShortlistFree parkingDrive up without hunting a paid garage.Open
- ShortlistWith hotelStay upstairs — hotel block verified on the profile.Open
- ShortlistDiningNamed restaurants and dining anchors on the casino profile.Open
Is this the right stop?
Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.
Come here if you want
Good matchLarge resort campus
Hotel, dining and shows on one campus
Live table games
Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.
Sportsbook
Race & sports book on campus
A real slot floor
A measured slot bank on the official count — denser than a corner tavern.
Sleep on campus
Hotel rooms tied to this stop — no shuttle scavenger hunt.
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.
An adults-only boutique gambling hall
Hotel, dining and shows share the same campus.
Games
Table, poker and slot counts are Illinois Gaming Board monthly averages (July 2026). Poker units are listed separately when published.
Gaming zone
36,314 sq ft3,374 m² · ~1 fields
Table games
15
Slot machines
640
IGB 2025 Annual Report — Gambling Space (sq ft).
Floor mix
Share of table games on the current NGCB count.
- 7
Blackjack (twenty-one)
Card tables
- 2
Ultimate Texas Hold'em
Poker vs the house
- 2
Other table games
More table games
- 1
Mini-baccarat
Card tables
- 1
Craps
Dice tables
- 1
Roulette
Spinning wheel
- 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.
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
Hotel
The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.
On campus when you stay
- 2 dining anchors
- Resort Club · Elite Casino Resorts
Why overnight guests pick it
Plain-language reasons to sleep here if you have never stayed on the Strip.
- 01113-room hotelOP Group Sales: Event Center is attached to a 113-room hotel with a spa and three restaurants.
- 02Indoor / outdoor poolOP pool page: indoor/outdoor swimming pool and courtyard lounge on campus.
Getting there and parking
Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.
- ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking · Valet
OP Group Sales: complimentary parking and valet (and airport shuttle) on campus.
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 · 2
Campus history
Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.
Opened
2023
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
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, LLC
- Licensee
- Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, LLC
- Works across
- Elite Casino Resorts · Resort Club
- Type
- Standalone casino
- Area
- Carterville
Licence & registry
- Regulator
- Illinois Gaming Board
- Licence type
- Casino hotel
- Licensee / DBA on the IGB roster
- WALKER'S BLUFF CASINO RESORT
- Catalog id (IGB spine)
- il-igb-walkers-bluff-carterville
- 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 Walker's Bluff Casino Resort?
You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.
Is there a dress code at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort?
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort dress code: casual.
Is Walker's Bluff Casino Resort open 24 hours?
Yes. The casino floor at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How many table games does Walker's Bluff Casino Resort have?
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort has 15 table games.
How many slot machines does Walker's Bluff Casino Resort have?
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort has about 640 slot machines.
How big is the gaming floor at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort?
The gaming floor at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort covers 36,314 sq ft · 3,374 m².
Does Walker's Bluff Casino Resort have a sportsbook?
Yes, Walker's Bluff Casino Resort has a sportsbook inside the casino.
Does Walker's Bluff Casino Resort have a hotel?
Yes — Walker's Bluff Casino Resort with about 113 rooms.
Is parking free at Walker's Bluff Casino Resort?
Yes, Walker's Bluff Casino Resort offers free parking, including valet.
What players club does Walker's Bluff Casino Resort use?
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort uses Resort Club (works across Elite Casino Resorts).
When did Walker's Bluff Casino Resort open?
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort opened in 2023.
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)
- Walker's Bluff Casino Resort official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort — Contact (24/7 hours) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort — Group Sales (113-room hotel, parking) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Walker’s Bluff — Ruthie’s Steak & Seafood (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Walker’s Bluff — bet365 (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Walker’s Bluff — Resort Club (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Walker’s Bluff — Pool (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
- Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82) — no casino exemption in §35 (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)