Casinos in Central Illinois

Casinos in Central Illinois
Central Illinois boasts many of the best casinos in the state. Enjoy your leisure time playing at the different gaming venues, including riverboat casinos, then stay in hotels where you can sit back and relax after playing. Popular casino games include slots, roulette, blackjack and more.

Empress Casino Joliet

Empress Casino Joliet, a 50,000-square-foot facility, underwent remodeling and renovation in 2009 to improve its services and appeal to customers. It boasts 1,100 video and slot machines and table games as well as an outdoor smoking facility. Empress Casino Joliet also offers live poker every day. Patrons can relax in the VIP Lounge, which includes a dining area and open bar, for a more subdued and quiet experience. Retreat to the Empress Hotel after a night of gaming in the casino. The casino is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. every day.

Empress Casino Joliet
Empress Drive
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-9400
empresscasino.com/casinoandhotel.asp

Harrah's Joliet Hotel and Casino

Harrah's Joliet Hotel and Casino has numerous machines and games, including slot and video poker machines and table games. The casino offers both classic and new casino games. Check in at the hotel after a day of gaming, relaxing and enjoying the hotel's amenities. The casino is open from 8 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Harrah's Joliet Hotel and Casino
151 N. Joliet St.
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-7800
harrahsjoliet.com

Hollywood Casino Aurora

Hollywood Casino Aurora promises visitors and guests the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. The casino provides a large selection of machines and game tables as well as free admission. Patrons under the age of 30 must provide personal identification. The casino is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Hollywood Casino Aurora
1 New York Street Bridge
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 801 1234 or (800) 888 7777
hollywoodcasinoaurora.com

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