Illinois Casino Revenue Rises 7.1% in March

Two casinos expanded offerings, boosting overall state gaming revenue

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:53pm

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Illinois' commercial casinos generated $183.1 million in revenue in March, up 7.1% year-over-year, with two casinos expanding their offerings. Slot machines brought in $140.7 million, up 6.6%, while table games added $42.4 million, up 9.1%. Rivers Casino remained the state's top-performing property with $44.6 million in revenue.

Why it matters

The growth in Illinois casino revenue reflects the continued recovery of the gaming industry in the state following the pandemic. Expansion of offerings at some casinos, such as the move of Hollywood Casino Joliet to a land-based facility, has helped drive increased visitation and spending.

The details

Rivers Casino remained the state's top-performing property with $44.6 million in revenue, including $28.6 million from slots and $16 million from table games. Wind Creek followed with $22 million, Hard Rock Casino Rockford posted $13.4 million, and Grand Victoria generated $13.2 million. Hollywood Casino Joliet, which moved on land in August of last year, saw its revenues rise by 56% to $12.4 million. Other year-over-year double-digit increases came from Wind Creek Southland, which opened its full resort in April (up 30.6%) and Walkers Bluff (up 10.4%).

  • Illinois' commercial casinos generated $183.1 million in revenue in March 2026.
  • Hollywood Casino Joliet moved to a land-based facility in August 2025.
  • Wind Creek Southland opened its full resort in April 2026.

The players

Rivers Casino

The top-performing casino property in Illinois, generating $44.6 million in revenue in March 2026.

Wind Creek

The second-highest performing casino in Illinois, generating $22 million in revenue in March 2026.

Hollywood Casino Joliet

A casino that moved to a land-based facility in August 2025, resulting in a 56% increase in revenue to $12.4 million in March 2026.

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The takeaway

The growth in Illinois casino revenue, driven by expansion and facility upgrades at some properties, signals a continued rebound for the gaming industry in the state following the pandemic. However, not all casinos saw increases, with Harrah's Metropolis and Harrah's Joliet recording double-digit declines.