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CHICAGO AREA GAMBLING CASINOS
In 1990, the Riverboat Gambling Act
legalized riverboat gambling in Illinois. The Act allows for riverboat
gambling upon any water within or on the border of the State of Illinois,
other than Lake Michigan. Chicago area riverboats are located on the Des
Plaines, Fox, Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.
In 1993, Indiana legalized riverboat gambling. Indiana allows riverboat
gambling on Lake Michigan and the Ohio River. Iowa legalized riverboat
gambling in 1989. Chicago Traveler features one casino in Iowa, located in
Bettendorf on the Mississippi River.
Each of these states prohibit boarding by any person under 21 years of age
and wagering must be cashless, so tokens and chips are used. All of the
casinos offer slot and video machines with various levels of wagering. Table
games typically include blackjack, poker, craps, roulette and baccarat.
See below for more information on machines and games as well as a link to each casino’s website.
See our
Map of Chicago Area Casinos.
Listed below are many of
the casinos in the vicinity of Chicago available
for those interested in a gambling experience.
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No |
Name |
Description |
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1 |
Grand
Victoria Casino
250 S. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL
847-888-1000 |
The Grand Victoria Casino, located in
the northwest suburb of Elgin, is one of the most popular
entertainment venues in the area. The Casino has over 1,000 slot and
video poker games, 24 blackjack tables, 6 craps tables, 4 roulette
tables, 3 Caribbean stud poker tables, 3 Three Card Poker tables and a
full-sized baccarat table. The casino is open from 8:30am to 6:30am.
There is free self parking and no admission fee . You must be at least
21 years old to board the riverboat. The Grand Victoria also has a
gift shop with casino logo merchandise. |
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2 |
Harrah's Casino Joliet
151 N. Joliet St.
Joliet, IL
800-427-7247 |
Harrah´s Joliet received
41 awards in this year´s "Best of Gaming" Awards, an annual readers poll
conducted Casino Player magazine, America´s premier gaming magazine.
We led the Chicagoland gaming market in over a dozen categories,
including Best Slot Club, Luckiest Casino, and Best Overall
Hotel/Casino. Visit Harrah's Joliet today and dicover for yourself why
we were voted Best in Chicagoland. Harrah´s
Joliet Casino & Hotel is open from 10am to 4am daily, so join us for the
best in gambling excitement. |
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3 |
Argosy's Empress Casino Joliet
2300 Empress Drive
Joliet, IL
888-4-EMPRESS |
The all-new Argosy's
Empress Casino in Joliet is now open and rave reviews are rolling in.
The 50,000 square foot casino offers over 1,110 slots with 500 new
machines, including all the popular video, reel and progressive games
plus 32 table games. The casino is exciting and comfortable all at the
same time, with wide aisles, high ceilings, an ultra modern air cleaning
system to help you breathe the cleanest air possible and easier access
from restaurants and parking. |
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4 |
Hollywood Casino Aurora
49 W. Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL
630-801-1234 |
Welcome to Hollywood
Casino Aurora, Chicagoland's, biggest and best casino complex. Located
just 38 miles west of Chicago, Hollywood Casino Aurora's spectacular
casino features over 1,120 loose slots, 27 hot table games and live
poker all on a 53,000 square-foot single level. Hollywood's high-action
tables include Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, and
Three-Card Poker. Hollywood's player rewards program for Marquee,
Marquee Gold and Marquee Premier card holders is #1 in Chicagoland. So
if you are looking for the best in gaming and entertainment, come to
Hollywood Casino Aurora. |
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5 |
Jumer's Casino Rock Island
18th St.- Mississippi Riverfront
Rock Island, IL 61201
800-477-7747 |
Jumer's Casino offers Las
Vegas style gaming right in your own backyard. Located only a short
drive from destinations such as Chicago, St. Louis and Des Moines, we
also offer day bustrips to our Casino from many Illinois locations. Our
Cruises include: Free Hors d' Oeuvres, One Dollar Mixed Drinks, Free
Soft Drinks, Jumer's Effie Afton Restaurant
and Showcase Buffet
We offer three full decks of gaming including Craps, Blackjack, Roulette
and Caribbean Stud. Come and enjoy our most liberal slots and our table
bets from $2.00 to $1000.00 and inquire about our Players Club. |
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6 |
Par-A-Dice Casino
21
Blackjack Blvd
East Peoria, IL 61611-2010
800-PAR-ADIC |
Whether you're a serious
gambler or just a pleasure seeker looking for a unique entertainment
experience, Par-A-Dice has what you're looking for.
Try your luck at blackjack, roulette, craps, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let
It Ride, Three Card Poker, video poker and video keno.
Dockside Hours: Par-A-Dice Casino is open daily from 10:00 AM until 6:00
AM . As a dockside facility, you are free to board the casino at any
time and ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE! |
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7 |
Blue Chip
Casino
2 Easy St.
Michigan City, IN
888-879-7711 |
Ready to take your play to
a whole new level of excitement. You'll find over 1,700 slot machines
with such favorites as Sizzlin' 7's, Blazin' 7's, Video Poker,
Cleopatra, and the Triple Diamonds to add to your fun. Ranging from 5˘
to $100. You asked for it and we created a non-smoking slot section on
the main level for you.
The Blue Chip Gaming Vessel offers more than 42,000 square feet of
gaming space on three decks. The "Players Deck" is located on the upper
level of the casino and has favorite games including Blackjack,
Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, Progressive Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card
Poker, Let It Ride Bonus and Progressive Pai Gow. The craps tables are
located on the main level of the casino. Check out our Gaming Guide for
a better understanding of how our games are played! |
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8 |
Trump Casino
1 Buffington Harbor Dr.
Gary IN
888-218-7867 |
Trump Casino Hotel offers
the ultimate gaming experience.
If slots are your game, Trump Casino has over 1,700 state-of-the-art
video and reel slots in denominations from 2˘ to $100, with over 700 new
slots on the way.
Trump is also the only casino to offer "Ticket Pay." Your credits under
$1,200 are issued on a ticket that can be redeemed in any other "Ticket
Pay" machine or at the Casino Cage. No waiting, no hassle - IT'S FAST
AND EASY!
Trump Casino also caters to our table game players. Enjoy your favorites
like Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Craps, Roulette and Caribbean Stud Poker
in addition to other exclusive games found ONLY at Trump. |
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9 |
Majestic Star
Casino
1 Buffington Harbor Dr.
Gary, IN
219-977-7700 |
At Majestic Star Casino,
you'll find the hottest gaming experience in Chicagoland! Come in and
get lucky on our sizzling slots and terrific selection of table and
video poker games. You'll appreciate our spacious and comfortable casino
as well as our helpful and friendly staff. Majestic Star is also home to
some of the biggest jackpots around, including unbelievable progressives
and payouts. Join the winners today! |
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10 |
Horseshoe Casino
777 Casino Center Dr.
Hammond, IN
866-711-SHOE |
Horseshoe Hammond is
Chicagoland’s favorite and most accessible casino, just 15 minutes from
the Loop and seconds off the Skyway. Its recent renovation to the
142,000-square-foot pavilion and scenic setting make Horseshoe Hammond
the most popular casino in the area.
Set in Hammond Marina on Lake Michigan, visitors to Horseshoe can enjoy:
More than 2,000 slot machines
47 table games, including blackjack, craps, baccarat, and roulette
Four restaurants to satisfy a variety of tastes, featuring Jack Binion’s
Steak House and a wide-ranging buffet
Retail and gift shops |
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11 |
Resorts East Chicago
777 Harrahs Blvd
East Chicago, IN
877-496-1777 |
The new Resorts casino will feature
53,000 square feet of comfortable gaming space including over 1,900
slots, 50 table games, and 16 live poker tables. Under the motto, “The
Best Just Got Better,” customers who visit the casino will enjoy a
number of new and exciting amenities including ticket-in/ ticket-out
on all slot machines, a chance to earn valuable comps and rewards by
using the R Card program, and superior customer service from a staff
of nearly 1,900 dedicated employees. Resorts will also operate a
luxurious 15 floor, 293-room hotel complete with seven super suites
located on the top floor. Additionally, Resorts will offer several new
restaurants and eateries to the pavilion area of the casino including
TJ’s Steakhouse, All Sports Café, The Buffet at Resorts, Coffee
Corner, and Double Down Diner.
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12 |
The Isle of Capri Casino
1800 Lady Luck Pkwy
Bettendorf, IA
1-800-THE-ISLE |
The Isle sizzles with the
latest and greatest slots and hot table games 24 hours a day. It's one
of the world's largest riverboat casinos! Play over 1,000 of all your
favorite high return slots. Or hit it big playing video poker machines
from 5˘ to $5. Enjoy the best rules for player's on blackjack and great
odds on craps, roulette, Let It Ride and of course, Caribbean Stud
Poker. Plus, check out our Paradise Poker Room with first-rate poker
tournaments. |
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