Casino gaming started in Joliet during the summer of 1992. Gaming licenses have been awarded to two Joliet casinos. The Empress Casino is located on the DesPlaines River in Joliet and the Harrah’s Casino is located on the DesPlaines in the Joliet City Center.

Empress Casino Joliet

2300 Empress Drive, Joliet 1-888-4-EMPRESS Over 1,100 slot and video poker machines, 35 table games. Land-based pavilion, hotel and RV Resort. www.argosycasinos.com

Harrah's Joliet Casino

151 N. Joliet Street, Joliet 1/800/HARRAHS www.harrahs.com Hottest casino action in Chicagoland. Recent expansion to a one level gaming barge for Las Vegas style gaming. Hotel opened.