Illinois’ regulated casinos generated approximately $192.7 million in gaming revenue during July 2026, up 15% from the same month last year and about 11% from June, according to figures reported from the state’s latest casino revenue data. Electronic gaming devices remained the largest revenue source, while table games also recorded double-digit annual growth.
The July increase came as Illinois’ casino market continued adjusting to major property investments, including the transition of Hollywood Casino Joliet and Hollywood Casino Aurora from riverboat facilities to new land-based casinos. Both properties posted some of the largest percentage increases in the state.
The figures cover Illinois’ 17 regulated casinos and should not be confused with online casino revenue. The Illinois Gaming Board’s monthly casino reports compile casino receipts, admissions and gaming information submitted by each regulated property.
Key Facts
| Category | July 2026 |
| Total Illinois casino revenue | $192.7M |
| Year-over-year change | +15% |
| Change from June 2026 | About +11% |
| Electronic gaming device revenue | $147.2M |
| EGD year-over-year change | +15.4% |
| Table-game revenue | $45.4M |
| Table-game YoY change | +13.8% |
| Highest-revenue casino | Rivers Casino — $46.7M |
| Number of Illinois casinos | 17 |
Electronic Gaming Devices Generate $147.2 Million
Electronic gaming devices accounted for most Illinois casino revenue during July, generating approximately $147.2 million.
That represented a 15.4% increase from July 2025, slightly ahead of the overall market’s annual growth rate. Table games contributed another approximately $45.4 million, up 13.8%.
Together, the two categories produced the approximately $192.7 million statewide total.
The performance also marked a clear improvement from June, when Illinois casinos generated approximately $173.6 million. July therefore represented an increase of roughly 11% month over month.
Rivers Casino Remains Illinois Market Leader
Rivers Casino again generated more revenue than any other Illinois casino during July.
The Des Plaines property produced approximately $46.7 million, representing a 6% increase from the prior-year period.
Wind Creek followed with approximately $19.7 million, up 5.3%, while Hollywood Casino Aurora generated about $17.4 million.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford and Bally’s Chicago each reported around $13.1 million in July revenue. Bally’s Chicago recorded a 24.4% annual increase, while Hard Rock increased approximately 3%.
American Place, operated through Full House Resorts’ Illinois business, generated approximately $12.4 million, followed by Hollywood Casino Joliet at $12.2 million and Grand Victoria Casino at around $12 million.
Hollywood Casino Aurora Revenue Jumps 84.4%
One of July’s most significant movements came from Hollywood Casino Aurora.
Revenue reached approximately $17.4 million, an increase of 84.4% compared with July 2025.
The comparison follows PENN Entertainment’s replacement of its long-running riverboat operation with a new land-based casino and hotel.
The new Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora opened on June 24, 2026. PENN said the $360 million development replaced the former riverboat casino on the Fox River and includes more than 1,000 gaming machines, more than 50 table games, a retail sportsbook and a 226-room hotel.
Because the new property had been operating for only part of the previous month, July 2026 was its first full calendar month after the relocation.
That timing provides important context for the 84.4% annual increase.
Hollywood Casino Joliet Posts 196% Annual Increase
Hollywood Casino Joliet recorded an even larger percentage increase.
July revenue reached approximately $12.2 million, up 196% from the same month in 2025.
The comparison spans two very different versions of the property. July 2025 revenue came from the former riverboat operation, while July 2026 reflects the newer land-based facility.
PENN formally opened the new land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet on August 11, 2025. The $185 million development replaced a riverboat property that had operated along the Des Plaines River since 1992.
The new property contains approximately 1,000 gaming machines, 43 table games and a retail sportsbook.
The size of the year-over-year increase therefore needs to be understood in the context of the relocation rather than interpreted as ordinary same-property growth.
Three Casinos Record Year-Over-Year Declines
Despite the statewide increase, not every Illinois casino recorded growth.
Harrah’s Joliet generated approximately $9.3 million, down 12.8% year over year. DraftKings at Casino Queen generated around $7 million, a decrease of 8.8%.
Grand Victoria Casino generated approximately $12 million, down 2.5%.
The mixed individual results show that the 15% statewide increase was not evenly distributed across Illinois’ casino portfolio.
The strongest percentage gains were concentrated at properties that have either recently opened, expanded or moved into newer facilities.
Illinois Casino Expansion Is Changing Year-Over-Year Comparisons
The July data illustrates how Illinois’ expanding casino footprint is changing comparisons with earlier periods.
The state now has 17 casinos, according to the Illinois Gaming Board.
Several properties were either unavailable, less developed or operating from different facilities during comparable periods in 2025.
That makes headline percentage increases useful, but they do not necessarily represent purely organic growth at established casinos.
Hollywood Joliet is the clearest example: its 196% increase compares the current land-based property with revenue produced before the replacement casino opened.
Hollywood Aurora presents a similar situation because its new land-based property only began operations on June 24.
July Growth Follows $173.6 Million June
Illinois casino revenue has also improved on a sequential basis.
The state’s casinos generated approximately $173.6 million in June 2026, consisting of roughly $132.4 million from electronic gaming devices and $41.2 million from table games.
July’s $192.7 million total was therefore approximately 11% higher than June.
The July figure was also close to May’s approximately $192.8 million total, when Illinois casinos recorded 9.2% annual growth.
Together, the recent figures indicate continued strength in Illinois’ regulated commercial casino market, although monthly results can fluctuate with seasonality, property openings and individual casino performance.
Illinois Figures Cover Casinos, Not Online Casino Gaming
For OnlineCryptoCasino.us readers, the scope of the revenue data is important.
The $192.7 million figure relates to licensed Illinois casino properties and their gaming floors. It should not be described as Illinois online casino or crypto casino revenue.
The Illinois Gaming Board regulates casino gambling, video gaming and sports wagering. Illinois has also taken enforcement action against websites that the regulator believes offer unauthorized online casino or sweepstakes gambling.
This distinction matters because physical casino revenue and online gaming revenue are often reported under different legal and regulatory structures across U.S. states.
For another Midwest comparison, OnlineCryptoCasino.us recently reported that Detroit casinos generated $112.57 million in July 2026, although Michigan’s reporting scope and regulatory structure differ from Illinois.
What the July Results Mean for Illinois’ Casino Market
The July report shows three broad trends.
First, statewide gaming revenue remains higher than a year ago, with both electronic gaming devices and table games producing double-digit annual growth.
Second, major capital investments are having a visible effect on property-level comparisons. Hollywood Aurora’s first full month at its new location and Hollywood Joliet’s performance at its newer land-based property stand out in the July figures.
Third, Rivers Casino continues to dominate the market by absolute revenue despite faster percentage growth at newer properties.
The next monthly report will help establish whether Aurora’s initial increase is maintained after its first full month and whether Illinois’ broader casino market can sustain the pace recorded in July.
Responsible Gambling in Illinois
Casino gambling in Illinois is limited to adults 21 and older. State law prohibits anyone under 21 from placing casino wagers or entering areas where casino gambling is being conducted, subject to limited employment exceptions.
The Illinois Gaming Board also operates a statewide self-exclusion program covering casinos and sports wagering for people who want to restrict their gambling access.
OnlineCryptoCasino.us provides additional information on recognizing risk, setting limits and obtaining support through its responsible gambling guide.
Casino revenue growth reflects operator performance and does not indicate that individual gamblers are more likely to win.
FAQs
Illinois casinos generated approximately $192.7 million in July 2026, according to Illinois Gaming Board figures reported by industry publications. That represented a 15% increase from July 2025.
Electronic gaming devices generated approximately $147.2 million in July, up 15.4% year over year. Table games generated approximately $45.4 million.
Rivers Casino led the market with approximately $46.7 million in July 2026 revenue, an increase of about 6% from the previous year.
The 196% year-over-year increase partly reflects a property transition. The new $185 million land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet opened on August 11, 2025, replacing the previous riverboat casino. July 2026 therefore compares the new facility with the older property operating in July 2025.
No. The figure concerns revenue from Illinois’ regulated casino properties. It does not represent state-regulated online casino or crypto casino revenue.
