The holidays proved to be the most wonderful time of the year for Illinois casinos, including the state’s newest gambling venues.
Casino revenue hit its high-water mark in December, boosted by the first full month of operations at Wind Creek Chicago Southland and continued growth at the recently opened Hard Rock Rockford permanent casino.
Revenues, however, were roughly flat at Bally’s Chicago, which completed its first full year at the temporary Medinah Temple facility with another tepid month.
The state’s 16 casinos generated $157 million in adjusted gross receipts — up 11% over December 2023 — and drew nearly 1.25 million visitors last month, according to data published Wednesday by the Illinois Gaming Board.
