Casinos in Illinois are an enormous business. Here’s how much money they generated in gaming revenue and taxes in 2025.
Gamblers lost $1.9 billion at Illinois casinos in 2025, a 15% increase from the previous year.
Newer casinos, including Wind Creek and Hard Rock Rockford, contributed to the state’s revenue growth.
The casino industry generated over $408 million in s… [2646 chars]
Source: Peoria Journal Star | Published: 2026-01-12T10:07:01Z
Credit: Peoria Journal Star
