Riverboat gambling is permitted in the state of Illinois however, the riverboats don't cruise they remain dockside. In addition the riverboat casinos do not stay open 24 hours. Currently the state law only allows 10 gaming licenses to the state.

Argosy's Empress Casino
2300 Empress Drive
Joliet, Illinois 60436
Phone: (815) 744-9400
Description: Recently Argosy was acquired by Penn National Gaming INC. This casino offers almost 1,200 gaming machines and 28 table games. The casino makes an effort to make their guests comfortable by offering overnight stay and an air system that filters the air so there is always a pleasant breathing atmosphere.

Casino Queen
200 S. Front Street
E. St. Louis, IL 62201
Phone: (618) 874-5000
Description: This casino has the reputation for having the "loosest slots in the area." Table limits start at $2 and go up to $2,000! Plenty of popular poker and slot machines. Table games include black jace, roulette and craps. In addition to all the casino fun there is lots of entertainment to found at the Casino Queen.

Grand Victoria Casino
250 S. Grove Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: (847) 468-7000
Description: Plenty of promotions and entertainment can be found here. There are over 1000 slots, table games including: black jack, craps, roulette and Caribbean Stud Poker. Employment with this company comes with great benefits including: medical and dental, paid vacation and more!

Harrah's Joliet
150 N. Joliet Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 740-7800
Description: Located on the Des Plaines River, this casino offers new slots and table games! This casino always offers fun gaming events.

Harrah's Metropolis
100 E. Front Street
Metropolis, IL 62960
Phone: (618) 524-2628

Hollywood Casino- Aurora
1 New York Street Bridge
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: (630) 801-7000
Description: Twenty eight table games await the casino player at Hollywood Casino-Aurora. There even is a room dedicated to the famous Texas Hold Em Poker game. Lots of entertainment and dining is at your fingertips while you enjoy the gaming fun.

Jumer's Casino Rock Island
1735 First Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 793-4200
Description: This casino boasts it has 700 of the newest slots in the country! Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker and roulette are all classics that can be found here. Excellent compensation and benefits for those who work at this casino.

Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
21 Blackjack Boulevard
East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: (309) 698-7711

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Online Casinos Note

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