Revenue reaped in from video gaming machines in Rockford and its largest neighbors increased about 3% last year to its second-highest total on record.
Slot machines in Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park and unincorporated portions of Winnebago County brought in a combined $86.3 million in net revenue, according to data compiled from the Illinois Gaming Board. Video gaming has been allowed in Illinois for a dozen years.
Tax revenue from those four communities — the same ones that share in tax revenue generated from Hard Rock Casino Rockford — totaled $4.3 million in 2023. By comparison, the casino generated $4 million in gambling tax revenue split between the four with Rockford taking 70% of the funds.
