Illinois casino revenue experienced a 15% increase in June 2024 compared to the same month in 2024, yet fell short of the growth recorded in May, posting a decline.
In the bustling gaming landscape of Illinois, casinos generated a total of $159.1 million in adjusted gross receipts in June 2021, according to a report released by the Illinois Gaming Board. However, detailed data breaking down the earnings of individual casinos in June 2025 is currently unavailable.
Despite this gap in specific figures, the state's casino and sportsbook sectors have shown significant growth in early 2025. Casino gaming revenue in Illinois increased by 22.7% through May 2025 compared to prior periods, indicating a notable upward trend.
The largest and newest major casino, set to become Illinois’ first AAA Four Diamond casino resort, is Wind Creek Chicago Southland in the Chicago south suburbs. With a spacious gaming floor of over 70,000 sq ft, featuring numerous slot machines, table games, and a sportsbook, this facility is a strong contender for high revenues once fully operational.
For Illinois sports betting overall in June 2025, the handle was reported to be $668 million with gross revenue around $54.7 million statewide. Yet, this revenue data is aggregated and does not specify which casinos earned the most.
The June 2021 numbers also benefited from the April launch of Fairmount Park, which added $1.2 million to the statewide total. However, it is not specified which new casinos contributed to the revenue increase in June 2021.
In June 2021, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, near Chicago's O'Hare Airport, generated the highest revenue among Illinois casinos at $40.3 million. Wind Creek Chicago Southland, which opened in November, generated $16.8 million in June 2021, albeit lower than Rivers Casino.
Of the 15 other casinos that reported revenue in June 2021, only three generated more than $10 million: Grand Victoria Casino, Bally's Chicago, and Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Interestingly, Rivers Casino's revenue in June 2021 was down 8.2% compared to the $43.9 million generated in June 2022 (presumably a typo for 2022).
The reasons for the decrease in revenue compared to May 2021 were not mentioned in the report for any specific casino. Similarly, the report did not provide details about the performance of other casinos in Illinois beyond the mentioned ones.
Despite the year-over-year increase, revenue was down 9.8% compared to May 2021. The reasons for this decline were not specified in the report.
As we look forward to June 2025, the growth in overall revenue, coupled with the opening of new casinos, suggests a promising future for the Illinois gaming industry. However, specific revenue figures for individual casinos in June 2025 remain elusive, leaving an intriguing question mark for casino enthusiasts and analysts alike.
The casino culture in Illinois continues to flourish, with several casinos contributing to the growing casino-and-gambling sector. Particularly noteworthy is the Wind Creek Chicago Southland, showcasing a significant increase in casino-games revenue since its opening.
However, as of June 2025, the revenue data for individual casinos remains undefined, leaving casino enthusiasts and analysts eagerly anticipating the specifics of each casino's earnings.
