{"id":10766,"date":"2026-05-13T03:13:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T03:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/illinois-casino-revenue-comes-to-181-million-in-april-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T03:13:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T03:13:21","slug":"illinois-casino-revenue-comes-to-181-million-in-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/illinois-casino-revenue-comes-to-181-million-in-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Casino Revenue Comes To $181 Million In April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Illinois casinos generated $181 million in April 2026, up 11.3% year over year, with newer properties doing much of the work behind the statewide increase.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to Know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Illinois has 17 licensed casinos, and 13 reported annual revenue growth in April.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino\/learn-how-to-play-slots\/\">Slots<\/a> produced $138.7 million, while table games added $42.3 million.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Ballys plans to open its permanent Chicago casino resort in September 2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>The April total looks strong on the surface, but the source of that growth matters. Illinois did not simply get more revenue from the same casino base. Newer and recently upgraded venues added much of the lift, while some older properties felt more pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Rivers Casino Des Plaines still sits far ahead of the pack. The property generated $46.2 million in April, up 5.3%, and accounted for about 25% of statewide casino revenue on its own. Its location near O\u2019Hare Airport and years of investment from Churchill Downs and Rush Street Gaming continue to give it a clear edge.<\/p>\n<h2>New Supply Is Changing Illinois Casino Revenue<\/h2>\n<p>Wind Creek Chicago Southland ranked second with $19.5 million in April revenue. The property opened in November 2024 and added its hotel and spa in April 2025. 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The Rockford casino generated $13.6 million in April, ahead of Grand Victoria at $13.3 million, Hollywood Casino Joliet at $13 million, Ballys Chicago at $12.1 million, and Full House Resorts at $10.5 million.<\/p>\n<p>Some growth rates came from timing rather than a clean read on demand. Fairmount Park rose 365.7% to $2.3 million because April compared a full operating month with a partial launch period from 2025.<\/p>\n<p>At the lower end, Walker Bluff fell 8.2% to $2.9 million, while Harrah Joliet declined 7.2% to $8.7 million. Older casinos now face more overlap as customers get newer options closer to home.<\/p>\n<p>Slots carried most of the statewide gain. Illinois casinos generated $138.7 million from slots, up 13.6%. 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Bally\u2019s plans to open its <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/ballys-chicago-faces-further-delays-on-permanent-casino\/\">permanent<\/a> $1.7 billion River West casino resort in September 2026 at the former Chicago Tribune printing plant site. The 30 acre project is expected to include around 3,200 slots, 150 table games, a 500 room hotel, dining, nightlife, event space, and a riverwalk.<\/p>\n<p>Bally\u2019s has operated from Medinah Temple since 2023, and that temporary casino brought in $12.1 million in April. A full resort could quickly change revenue patterns across the Chicago area, including at Rivers Casino Des Plaines.<\/p>\n<p>American Place in Waukegan adds another layer. The casino has operated from a temporary site since 2023, with a permanent opening targeted for 2027. By then, Illinois casino revenue may look far less centered on the older casino map.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/illinois-casino-revenue-comes-to-181-million-in-april-2026\/\">Illinois Casino Revenue Comes To $181 Million In April 2026<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Illinois casinos generated $181 million in April 2026, up 11.3% year over year, with newer properties doing much of the work behind the statewide increase. Good to Know Illinois has 17 licensed casinos, and 13 reported annual revenue growth in April. Slots produced $138.7 million, while table games added $42.3 million. 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