Illinois, October 12, 2026. Illinois' 17 land-based casinos generated US$178.2 million in adjusted gross revenue (AGR) in September, a 12.7% year-on-year increase, according to the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB). Fourteen properties reported revenue growth, driven by slot machines and the expansion of new land-based casino developments.
Slot machines contributed US$134.6 million (+12.4%), accounting for 75.5% of the market, while table games generated US$43.6 million (+13.8%). Compared with September 2025, the industry recorded approximately US$20.1 million in additional revenue.
Rivers Casino, in Des Plaines, maintained its leading position with US$44.1 million (+7.6%), followed by Wind Creek Chicago Southland, in East Hazel Crest, with US$19.9 million (+24.9%).
Hollywood Casino Aurora generated US$14.3 million (+81.1%), recording the highest percentage growth among major operators after opening its new land-based facility in June. Hard Rock Casino Rockford and Grand Victoria Casino, in Elgin, each generated US$12.4 million.
Hollywood Casino Joliet recorded US$11.7 million; Bally's Chicago, US$11.3 million; American Place, in Waukegan, US$10.8 million; DraftKings at Casino Queen, in East St. Louis, US$6 million; Harrah's Metropolis, US$4.2 million; and Walker's Bluff, US$2.7 million.
Other notable increases were recorded by Fairmount Park (+61%), Golden Nugget Danville (+31.2%), and Par-A-Dice (+12.2%). In contrast, DraftKings at Casino Queen declined 8%, Harrah's Metropolis 3.5%, and Walker's Bluff 2.5%.
The IGB, administered by Marcus D. Fruchter and chaired by Dionne R. Hayden, oversees casinos under the Illinois Gambling Act. September revenue was below August's US$192.8 million AGR, although it remained significantly higher year-on-year. During the fiscal year ended June 2026, casinos generated US$2.052 billion in AGR (+13%) and approximately US$557 million in state and local taxes.
