{"id":8468,"date":"2025-01-09T23:57:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/09\/illinois-casino-revenue-hits-157-million-in-december\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T23:57:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:57:31","slug":"illinois-casino-revenue-hits-157-million-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/09\/illinois-casino-revenue-hits-157-million-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Casino Revenue Hits $157 Million in December"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>The Illinois Gaming Board has released its casino revenue data for December, showing another strong month for the state\u2019s gambling industry. Combined revenue from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino\/learn-how-to-play-slots\/\">slots<\/a> <\/strong>and table games across all casinos in Illinois reached nearly $157.1 million. Of that total, slot machines generated $117.7 million, while table games contributed $39.4 million.<\/p>\n<h2>Rivers Casino Leads the Pack<\/h2>\n<p>Rivers Casino maintained its position as the state\u2019s top earner, bringing in $43 million in December. This figure accounted for more than a quarter of Illinois\u2019 total casino revenue for the month. As one of the largest and most popular gambling destinations in the state, Rivers Casino continues to set the standard for revenue performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Growth at Hard Rock Casino Rockford<\/h2>\n<p>Hard Rock Casino Rockford, which <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/hard-rock-casino-rockford-opens-with-grand-celebration\/\">opened<\/a> <\/strong>its permanent facility in August, posted its fourth full month of revenue results. The casino brought in $12.1 million during December, reflecting a slight increase compared to its November performance. The venue is quickly becoming one of the key contributors to Illinois\u2019 casino industry, drawing attention as it continues to establish itself.<\/p>\n<h2>Bally\u2019s Chicago Generates $10.3 Million<\/h2>\n<p>Bally\u2019s Chicago, which is currently operating from a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/ballys-chicago-casino-hits-1-3-million-visitors-in-first-year-at-medinah-temple\/\">temporary location<\/a><\/strong>, recorded $10.3 million in revenue for December. The company is preparing to open its permanent casino destination by 2026, which is set to feature 4,000 gaming positions, a 500-room hotel, a theater seating 3,000 guests, and 10 restaurants. Bally\u2019s plans to solidify its position in the Chicago market with this extensive development project.<\/p>\n<h2>Tax Contributions Reach $80.8 Million<\/h2>\n<p>Illinois casinos also made substantial contributions to state and local tax revenues in December. 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Combined revenue from slots and table games across all casinos in Illinois reached nearly $157.1 million. Of that total, slot machines generated $117.7 million, while table games contributed $39.4 million. 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