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asino floors across Illinois saw a strong month in August, according to the latest figures from the Illinois Gaming Board. Statewide adjusted gross revenue (AGR) reached $174 million, marking a 24.3% year-over-year jump. Much of that lift came from the arrival of Wind Creek Chicago Southland and the continuing growth of Fairmount Park’s expansion.
Good to Know
- Illinois casinos combined for $174 million AGR in August 2025.
- Rivers Casino Des Plaines led all properties with $41.9 million.
- Electronic gaming devices made up nearly $137 million of total revenue.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines once again topped the charts with $41.9 million in revenue, more than double any other property in the state. Even so, the property’s total dipped 3.7% compared to August 2024.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford, which upgraded to a permanent facility in August 2024, delivered the sharpest year-over-year rise. Its $13 million AGR reflected a 129.5% increase from the prior year.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland reported $17.1 million, while Grand Victoria Casino ($12.6m) and Bally’s Chicago ($11.3m) also logged healthy gains of 5.6% and 5.1%, respectively.
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Full House Resorts contributed $10.9 million, up 18.4% from the year before, while Harrah’s Joliet Casino held steady at about $11 million.
Hollywood Casino Juliet stood out with a 46.7% jump to $11.2 million, contrasting with Hollywood Casino Aurora’s more modest $9.4 million result, up 4.8%. DraftKings at Casino Queen reported $7.3 million, essentially flat with a slight 0.9% increase.
The Gaming Board’s report showed that electronic gaming devices (EGDs) carried most of the revenue weight. EGDs generated $137 million, a 28.3% increase from the previous year, highlighting their dominance in the state’s casino mix.
Table games also grew but at a slower pace, producing $37 million statewide for August, up 11.4% from last year.
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Rivers Casino again led the way in both categories, pulling in $13.5 million from table games and $28.3 million from EGDs. By comparison, Bally’s Chicago ($4.1m) and Wind Creek Chicago Southland ($3.7m) were the next-closest properties for table game revenue.
Illinois Casino Revenue Breakdown – August 2025
| Casino | August 2025 AGR | Year-over-Year Change | Notes |
| Rivers Casino Des Plaines | $41.9m | ▼ 3.7% | Highest revenue in Illinois; leads table games and EGD |
| Wind Creek Chicago Southland | $17.1m | New property | Strong debut with $13.3m in EGD revenue |
| Hard Rock Casino Rockford | $13.0m | ▲ 129.5% | Boost from permanent facility launched Aug 2024 |
| Grand Victoria Casino | $12.6m | ▲ 5.6% | Solid growth from previous year |
| Bally’s Chicago | $11.3m | ▲ 5.1% | Steady momentum in Chicago market |
| Harrah’s Joliet Casino | $11.0m | — | Flat year-over-year performance |
| Hollywood Casino Joliet | $11.2m | ▲ 46.7% | Biggest % jump among mid-tier casinos |
| Full House Resorts (IL) | $10.9m | ▲ 18.4% | Consistent expansion across revenue mix |
| Hollywood Casino Aurora | $9.4m | ▲ 4.8% | Modest growth year-over-year |
| DraftKings at Casino Queen | $7.3m | ▲ 0.9% | Slight increase; stable performer |
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