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Illinois In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: Illinois has commercial casinos and racinos statewide, plus widespread licensed video gaming terminals.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026
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Illinois has commercial casinos and racinos statewide, plus widespread licensed video gaming terminals. The terminals are in bars/truck stops. The Illinois Lottery also runs; all are regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board.

Official source: igb.illinois.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IndianaPermitted

    Indiana has commercial riverboat/land-based casinos and racinos statewide with retail sportsbooks. The Hoosier Lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. Regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →

  • IowaPermitted

    Iowa has ~19 licensed commercial and tribal casinos offering slots, table games and retail sportsbooks. That count includes racinos. The Iowa Lottery and charitable gaming are legal. Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: irgc.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →

  • KentuckyConditional

    Kentucky has no casinos. In-person gaming is historical horse racing (slot-like machines) and pari-mutuel wagering at racetracks, plus the KY Lottery and charitable gaming — there are no commercial or tribal casinos. HB 904 (2026) authorizes fixed-odds wagering on live racing.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →

  • MissouriPermitted

    Missouri has 13 riverboat casinos plus retail sportsbooks; must be 21+ for casino gaming. They are licensed and capped at 13, with full table games and slots. The state lottery and licensed charitable bingo/raffles are also legal.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: mgc.dps.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →

  • WisconsinPermitted

    Wisconsin's casinos are tribal only; 11 tribes operate them statewide. They offer slots, table games and retail sportsbooks under compacts; there are no commercial casinos. State lottery, charitable bingo/raffles, pari-mutuel wagering. Oversight via the WI Dept. of Administration, Division of Gaming.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: doa.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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