Illinois Casino Directory

Illinois was the second state to legalize riverboat casinos. Riverboat casinos began operating there in September 1991 with the launching of the first boat: the Alton Belle.

All Illinois riverboats remain dockside and do not cruise. Unlike Mississippi, however, the casinos are not open 24 hours and state law limits the number of gaming licenses to 10.

As of August 2007, there were nine casinos in operation and the 10th license was the subject of a lawsuit. It is unlikely that a 10th casino will open before late 2008.

Admission is free to all Illinois casinos and, unless otherwise noted, all casinos offer: slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker and three card poker. Some casinos also offer: let it ride (LIR), baccarat (B), mini-baccarat (MB), poker (P) and pai gow poker (PGP).

If you want to order a drink while playing, be aware that Illinois gaming regulations do not allow casinos to provide free alcoholic beverages. The minimum gambling age is 21.

Here's a directory of casinos located in Missouri.

Argosys Alton Belle Casino

Address:	1 Front Street Alton, Illinois 62002
Phone:	+1 (618) 474-7500

Argosys Empress Casino

Address:	2300 Empress Drive Joliet, Illinois 60436
Phone:	+1 (815) 744-9400

Casino Queen

Address:	200 S. Front Street E. St. Louis, Illinois 62201
Phone:	+1 (618) 874-5000

Grand Victoria Casino

Address:	250 S. Grove Avenue Elgin, Illinois 60120
Phone:	+1 (847) 468-7000

Harrahs Joliet

Address:	151 N. Joliet Street Joliet, Illinois 60432
Phone:	+1 (815) 740-7800

Harrahs Metropolis

Address:	100 E. Front Street Metropolis, Illinois 62960
Phone:	+1 (618) 524-2628

Hollywood Casino - Aurora

Address:	1 New York Street Bridge Aurora, Illinois 60506
Phone:	+1 (630) 801-7000

Jumers Casino Rock Island

Address:	1735 First Avenue Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Phone:	+1 (309) 793-4200

Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino

Address:	21 Blackjack Boulevard East Peoria, Illinois 61611
Phone:	+1 (309) 698-7711

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