What is Rivers Casino?
Rivers Casino is a casino in Des Plaines, Illinois.
About Rivers Casino
Rivers Casino is a casino in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States, a northern suburb of Chicago. It is minutes away from O'Hare International Airport. Rivers Casino opened on July 18, 2011. It is majority-owned by Churchill Downs Inc., and managed by its minority owner, Rush Street Gaming.
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Everything below is answered from Rivers Casino's catalog record and the casino rules that apply in United States. Where a fact is not published, the question is left out rather than guessed at.
Where is Rivers Casino?
Rivers Casino is at 3000 South River Road, 60018, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States.
- Coordinates: 41.99771, -87.86431.
- Official website: https://www.riverscasino.com/desplaines.
How old do you have to be to enter Rivers Casino?
You must be at least 21 to enter Rivers Casino, which is the minimum casino age in Illinois.
- 21 in every commercial casino state. Some tribal casinos admit 18-year-olds, and a few states are 18 throughout.
- Carry photo ID even if you are well over the limit — staff check on appearance, not on the paperwork you left at the hotel.
Do you need ID to get into Rivers Casino?
Yes. Government-issued photo ID is required to claim a jackpot, open a player's-club account or buy alcohol, and is routinely checked at the door for anyone who looks under 30.
What facilities does Rivers Casino have?
Rivers Casino lists WiFi.
Can you smoke inside Rivers Casino?
Rivers Casino follows the smoking rules for Illinois. Smoking rules are set state by state and often property by property. Nevada casinos allow smoking at the tables and machines; most other states ban it indoors or confine it to a sealed room.
- A property can always be stricter than the law requires, and many are.
What currency do you need at Rivers Casino?
Rivers Casino deals in the US dollar (USD).
- Cash machines on a casino floor charge the worst rates in the building; change money before you arrive.
- On tax: Casino winnings are taxable income. Casinos withhold 24% and issue a W-2G above set thresholds (from $1,200 on a slot jackpot), and non-resident visitors are generally withheld at 30% unless a tax treaty applies.
What other casinos are near Rivers Casino?
The closest casino to Rivers Casino is Tracy's in Niles, about 6.7 km away in a straight line.
- Distances are straight-line from this venue; road journeys will be longer.
How reliable is this information about Rivers Casino?
This profile is built from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata, last updated July 2026. Country rules were reviewed in August 2026.
- Opening hours, table minimums and dress codes change without notice — call ahead before a long trip.
- The operator's own site is linked above and is the authority on current hours and promotions.
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