Illinois is home to river boat gambling halls, and there are 9 major gambling dens in Illinois. Illinois gambling dens have been limited by the law maker’s deterrents and are taxed at the biggest rate in the country. The restrictions also cutoff the amount of casino permits that are able to be issued to 9, and the state is today at the maximum for gaming licenses. Illinois gambling dens do, however, present a varied assortment of wagering options.

Illinois was the 5th commonwealth accepted to the union on Dec third, 1818 and it is the 5th most populous commonwealth in the U.S. With the building of the Alton Belle, Illinois became only the second state to allow river based casinos. Every one of the casinos allow excellent casino from Slots to twenty-one to Roulette.

Argosy’s Alton Belle Casino was the initial river based gambling den in Illinois, opening for business in 1991. It is anchored at One Front St. in Alton. Three eatery’s available for guests. The gambling den covers 23,000 square feet and features a one thousand two hundred customer yacht and a scow.

Argosy’s Empress gambling hall is situated at twenty three hundred Empress Dr. in Joliet. There are 85 beds and seventeen penthouses close-by at the casino boardinghouse. Three restaurants close by. The gambling den covers 50,000 sq.ft., and has special features like an eighty-space Winnebagotm camp and two thousand, five hundred client barge.

Casino Queen is located in East Saint Louis at 200 South Front Street. There are one hundred and fifty bedrooms and 7 suites close-by at the casino. The gambling den covers27,500 square feet and offers many highlights. Aside from gambling, Casino Queen presents a twenty five hundred passenger river boat, a one hundred and forty spot motor home camp and easy access to MetroLink light-rail station.

These are only three of the 9 Illinois casinos. They all present exclusive features like paddle boats and scows. Almost all gambling dens also present exceptional dining on site. Illinois casinos afford much more than betting – they provide an excellent holiday experience.