Rivers Casino Des Plaines at a glance
About Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Rivers Casino Des Plaines is an Illinois-licensed commercial casino at 3000 S River Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming. The property opened in 2011 as the 10th and final original Illinois riverboat casino license — the culmination of years of efforts to place a Chicago-area casino — and runs 1,100 slot machines, 67 table games, and an on-site sportsbook on a 24/7 schedule, with a bar, restaurant, self-parking, and valet. The Rush Rewards loyalty program serves regular guests. The minimum gambling age is 21. Phone: (888) 307-0777; website: riverscasino.com/desplaines.
Des Plaines is in Cook County in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, immediately adjacent to O’Hare International Airport — one of the busiest airports in the United States. The S River Road address is on the Des Plaines River waterfront, approximately 2 miles from O’Hare’s international terminal. This location gives Rivers Casino Des Plaines a unique access advantage: travelers transiting O’Hare, residents of the northwest suburban Cook County corridor, and the broader Chicago metropolitan area population of roughly 9 million can reach the casino from multiple directions via I-90, I-190, and IL-72.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines has historically been the top-grossing commercial casino in Illinois by annual gaming revenue. The 67-table game count is the largest table game floor of any Illinois casino, and the O’Hare-adjacent location draws a continuous flow of business travelers and transiting passengers alongside the local market.
Rush Street Gaming is a Chicago-based gaming company that operates Rivers Casinos across multiple states (Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Maryland). The company’s Chicago roots give Rivers Des Plaines particular local-market familiarity and investment.
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Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois
Table Games: 67 Positions and Specialty Formats
Rivers Casino Des Plaines runs 67 table game positions — the largest table game floor in Illinois — including 3 Card Poker, Baccarat, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, High Card Flush, Mini Roulette, Mississippi Stud, Roulette, Spanish 21, and Texas Hold’em Bonus, alongside 1,100 slot machines.
High Card Flush is a table game in which players form the best single-suit flush from seven dealt cards and compete against the dealer’s hand — payouts increase for longer flushes, with the maximum for a 7-card suited hand. Mini Roulette uses a 13-number wheel (0 through 12) rather than the standard 37-number (European) or 38-number (American) format. The smaller wheel creates different betting dynamics — every number appears more frequently, but payouts are adjusted proportionally. Spanish 21 uses a 48-card deck with all tens removed and offers liberal player rules including late surrender, double after split, and bonus payouts. Texas Hold’em Bonus is a heads-up Hold’em variant paying bonuses on premium holdings regardless of the dealer’s hand.
Games at Rivers Casino Des Plaines
Sportsbook
Rivers Casino Des Plaines operates an on-site sportsbook — Illinois authorized retail sports betting in 2019 under SB 690, and Rivers Des Plaines was among the first to implement a sportsbook under the law. The Rivers Casino sportsbook handles Illinois sports wagering on professional and college events. Current markets and wagering information are at riverscasino.com/desplaines.
Rush Rewards Loyalty
Rivers Casino Des Plaines operates the Rush Rewards loyalty program. Members earn points through slot machine and table game play, redeemable for casino and resort benefits across Rush Street Gaming’s network. Current enrollment details and promotions are at riverscasino.com/desplaines and on the Rivers Casino Chicago Instagram and Twitter accounts.
- rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
Contact
- Phone
- (888) 307-0777
- Website
- riverscasino.com
Location
Rivers Casino Des Plaines is at 3000 S River Road in Des Plaines, Illinois. I-190 west from O’Hare International Airport leads directly to the River Road exit — approximately 2 miles from the international terminal. I-90 provides access from downtown Chicago (approximately 20 miles) and the northern/western suburbs. Self-parking and valet are on site.
3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Strengths
4- 67 table games — largest table game floor in Illinois
- O'Hare International Airport adjacent — 2 miles from the international terminal
- High Card Flush and Mini Roulette — specialty formats uncommon at US casinos
- On-site sportsbook; Rush Rewards loyalty program; historically Illinois's top-grossing casino
Watch-outs
2- No hotel — overnight visitors should book O'Hare-area hotels
- High weekend traffic due to airport proximity and Chicago metro volume
Illinois's O'Hare-adjacent casino — 67 tables, High Card Flush, Mini Roulette, and the Rush Rewards sportsbook
Rivers Casino Des Plaines is Illinois's top-grossing casino by a significant margin, driven by its O'Hare Airport adjacency and Chicago metro location. The 67-table game floor is the largest in the state and includes High Card Flush and Mini Roulette — specialty formats not found at most Illinois properties. Rush Street Gaming's Chicago roots are evident in the property's integration with Chicago sports culture through its sportsbook. Confirm current poker availability and promotions at riverscasino.com/desplaines or (888) 307-0777.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Illinois Gaming Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
