How many casinos are there in Illinois?
There are 20 casinos in Illinois, the United States, across 19 cities.
- The largest are in Joliet (2), Alton (1), Aurora (1) and Chicago (1).
- Counted from venues with a verifiable location, so the figure will differ from a state licence register.
Which cities in Illinois have casinos?
Casinos in Illinois are spread across 19 cities, led by Joliet with 2.
- Every city is listed below with its venues, from Joliet down to the single-venue towns.
Are casinos in Illinois open 24 hours?
2 of the 20 casinos in Illinois are listed as open 24 hours a day; the rest run set hours.
- A 24-hour gaming floor rarely means 24-hour everything: the cage, the poker room and the kitchens keep their own hours.
What are the rules for visiting a casino in Illinois?
Entry rules in Illinois follow the United States: minimum age 21, played in the US dollar (USD).
- 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.
- 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.