Illinois Casinos Report 15 Percent Revenue Rise to $192.7 Million in July
SCCG Take — Land-based conversions delivered triple- and double-digit lifts at two Illinois properties. The specific percentage gains supply a data point for operators weighing similar facility changes in other jurisdictions.
Illinois casinos generated $192.7 million in revenue for July. This total reflects a 15 percent year-over-year increase. Two Hollywood Casino properties that transitioned from riverboat to land-based operations contributed to the statewide result, according to Illinois Gaming Board data reported by CDC Gaming.
Slots accounted for $147.2 million, up 15.4 percent. Table games added $45.4 million, an increase of 13.8 percent.
Top Performers and Notable Gains
Rivers Casino reported the highest revenue of the state’s 17 casinos and posted a 6 percent gain. Wind Creek produced $19.7 million. Hollywood Casino Aurora recorded $17.4 million after an 84.4 percent increase. Hard Rock Casino Rockford and Bally’s Chicago each generated $13.1 million. Full House Resorts reached $12.4 million, Hollywood Casino Joliet delivered $12.2 million on a 196 percent rise, and Grand Victoria totaled $12 million.
Areas of Decline
Revenue fell at three properties. Harrah’s Joliet declined 12.8 percent. DraftKings at Casino Queen dropped 8.8 percent. Grand Victoria posted a 2.5 percent decrease.
The land-based openings for the Hollywood properties produced the largest individual gains in the July figures.
Reporting: CDC Gaming
Generated by SCCG’s automated editorial system from published source reporting. SCCG Management holds editorial responsibility.
Riverboat-to-land transitions at Hollywood properties posted 84% and 196% revenue jumps—hard proof of concept for facility modernization.
We track every major facility conversion in regulated markets, and these Illinois numbers aren't flukes—they're roadmaps. When Hollywood Joliet posts 196% and Aurora hits 84% after going land-based, that's the data operators need before committing capital to similar projects in other jurisdictions where we work.
- Illinois casinos hit $192.7M in July, up 15% year-over-year
- Hollywood Joliet +196%, Aurora +84% after riverboat-to-land conversions
- Three properties declined; Rivers led the state with 6% growth
SCCG angle: SCCG works with regional operators across 545 partnerships to model ROI on facility conversions like these. We connect clients to architects, regulators, and lenders who've executed similar land-based transitions, turning Illinois data into actionable playbooks for your market.
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