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Illinois: casinos and responsible-gambling resources

17 properties listed from Illinois Gaming Board. Every row links to its source and shows the date we last verified it (2026-10-17); fields we could not verify say "Not confirmed". Confirm with the casino before you travel.

Scope: Coverage is limited to what the cited regulator page(s) list. It may not include every gaming venue in the state (for example casinos run by tribes under separate regulation, racetrack-only venues, or sports-wagering-only locations) unless a note below says so.

Age: Minimum age as printed by the regulator: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · Regulator document (Illinois Gaming Board MICS) · last verified 2026-10-17). Indirect: the IGB document names the 21-years-old restriction but is not a plain statement of the age rule. No IGB web page stating the age was found.

Properties

Casino	City / area	Type (as the source describes it)	Licensee / operator	Address	Min. age	Source & date
Argosy Casino Alton	Alton	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Alton Casino, LLC	1 Piasa St., Alton, IL 62002	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Bally's Chicago Casino	Chicago	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Bally's Chicago Operating Company, LLC	600 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles. Annual report lists it as a temporary facility.
Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel	Rock Island	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	The Rock Island Boatworks, LLC	777 Bally Blvd., Rock Island, IL 61201	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
DraftKings at Casino Queen	East St. Louis	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Casino Queen, Inc.	200 S. Front St., East St. Louis, IL 62201	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing	Collinsville	Racetrack casino (racino)	Fairmount Park, Inc.	9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62234	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles. IGB About page calls it the state's first racetrack casino (racino), opened April 2025.
Golden Nugget Danville	Danville	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Danville Development, LLC	204 Eastgate Drive, Danville, IL 61834	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Grand Victoria Casino	Elgin	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Elgin Riverboat Resort	250 S. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford	Rockford	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	815 Entertainment, LLC	7801 E. State St., Rockford, IL 61108	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel	Joliet	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Des Plaines Development Limited Partnership	151 N. Joliet St., Joliet, IL 60432	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Harrah's Metropolis Casino	Metropolis	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Southern Illinois Riverboat/Casino Cruises LLC	100 E. Front St., Metropolis, IL 62960	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Hollywood Casino Aurora	Aurora	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	HC Aurora, LLC	1 W. New York St., Aurora, IL 60506	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles. Address is as printed in the 2025 annual report; whether it is still current: Not confirmed from the IGB pages read.
Hollywood Casino Joliet	Joliet	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	HC Joliet, LLC	1401 Legacy Pointe Blvd., Joliet, IL 60431	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles. Annual report says a new land-based casino opened Aug 11, 2025.
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino	East Peoria	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Par-A-Dice Gaming Corporation	21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL 61611	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines	Des Plaines	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Midwest Gaming & Entertainment, LLC	3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
American Place Casino	Waukegan	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	FHR-Illinois, LLC	4011 Fountain Square Place, Waukegan, IL 60085	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles. Annual report lists it as a temporary facility.
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort	Carterville	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, LLC	777 Walkers Bluff Way, Carterville, IL 62918	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland	East Hazel Crest	Casino (IGB-authorized owners license)	Wind Creek IL LLC	17300 S. Halsted St., East Hazel Crest, IL 60429	As printed: Casino operators' internal controls must cross-reference 'the enforcement of gambling restrictions/21 years old.' (IGB Minimum Internal Control Standards, Section I - Admissions) (age source · verified 2026-10-17)	source · source 2 verified 2026-10-17 Notes IGB About page: 'Today, 17 authorized casinos operate across Illinois' in the listed municipalities (Joliet has 2). Licensee, address and first-licensed date are from the IGB 2025 Annual Report casino profiles. IGB About page: newest land-based casino, opened Nov 2024.

Responsible gambling in Illinois

Free, confidential help: national helpline 1-800-MY-RESET (call, text or chat at 1800myreset.org), 24/7. Many state pages still print 1-800-GAMBLER; the state's own number is shown exactly as its source prints it below.

Self-Exclusion Program (SEP)

Run by: Illinois Gaming Board

Covers: All Illinois casinos; since the 2019 Sports Wagering Act also sports wagering

How to enroll: Enroll in person (about 30-45 minutes, no fee) at any IGB office located in an Illinois casino, at DHS-designated enrollment sites, or at enrollment sites in Iowa; bring a valid driver's license or state ID. Appointments recommended at non-casino sites. SEP Director: (312) 814-8832 or 1-877-968-7848 (IL area codes), or the IGB online inquiry form. Term lengths: Not confirmed on the pages read.

Helpline (as the source prints it): 1-800-GAMBLER (text ILGAMB to 833234)

National Council on Problem Gambling currently brands the national helpline 1-800-MY-RESET (https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/, read 2026-10-17); the state pages cited here still print 1-800-GAMBLER.

source · source 2 · last verified 2026-10-17

Not gambling advice. Nothing here predicts or promises winnings. See disclosures, privacy and all programs for Illinois.