It’s all smiles in Illinois after casino revenue reports have unveiled almost $100 million in taxes for 2023.
The Illinois Gaming Board recently released its monthly revenue report, a compilation of each domestic casino’s receipts, admissions, and tax allocations of their casino gaming operations. Domestic casinos licensed in the state must submit their monthly report to the state’s gaming board for tax review.
Increased Revenue
According to the new monthly revenue reports, Illinois has had a 4.5% increase in revenue since April 2022. Total gross revenues for April are $128 million, with a year-to-date AGR of $487 million. Regarding taxes, casinos generated $22.6 million for April 2023, and the state has collected just under $100 million in 2023. Rivers Casino is leading the charge with an AGR of $45.3 million.
How Many Domestic Casinos Are In Illinois?
Illinois has 20 operating casinos licensed to offer traditional table games, slots, and video poker. Numerous racetracks, poker rooms, and gaming parlors are also located throughout the state. The following is a complete list of operational casino locations in Illinois.
- Rivers Casino Des Plains
- Harrah’s Casino
- Grand Victoria Casino
- Hollywood Casino Joliet
- Hollywood Casino Aurora
- Par-A-Dice Casino
- Argosy Casino Alton’
- Harrah’s Metropolis
- DraftKings at Casino Queen
- Paradise Gaming Parlor
- Bally’s Quad City Casino
- Flamingo Slots
- Hollywood Casino Rockdale
- Slots4Fun
- Slots of Fortune
- Crown Aura Casino
- Lucky Jacks 2
- Loosey Goosey’s
- Slick’s Slots
- Libby’s Lounges Slots & Video Poker
Are Online Casinos Legal In Illinois?
No domestic online casinos operate in Illinois; however, offshore casinos accept players from the state. Federal gambling laws do not forbid offshore casinos in the United States and have left states to draft their laws regarding offshore gambling sites. To date, Illinois has not elected to ban offshore gambling sites and has its eye on permitting domestic casinos an online platform in the future.
Casino gambling in Illinois mainly consists of domestic locations, but online casinos have been raking it in for years with no end in sight. In addition to online casino gambling, online sportsbooks and online poker sites operate outside the state’s jurisdiction.
What Forms Of Gambling Are Licensed By The State Of Illinois?
Illinois licenses domestic casinos, domestic sportsbooks, racetrack betting, and domestic poker rooms. While there are many options to gamble in Illinois, it is illegal to wager at in-home poker games according to state law.