In Brief:
The Grand Victoria Casino is located in Elgin, Illinois, just 45 minutes from downtown Chicago, and offers a wide variety of gambling and entertainment options.Grand Victoria Address:
250 South Grove Avenue, Elgin, IllinoisPhone:
888-508-1900Parking:
Valet and self-service free parking garageDirections from Chicago:
I-90 West approximately 35 miles to Route 31 (State Street) South. Rt.31 approximately 3 miles to Chicago Street, turn left. Cross over the Fox River to South Grove Avenue. Turn right on South Grove Avenue.Smoking:
Because of a statewide smoking ban, the Grand Victoria is smoke freeAdmission:
21 and over. Admission is always free -- no need to take your money at the door when you're just going to lose it at the blackjack table!Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.About Grand Victoria Casino:
Once a "riverboat casino" due to a previous Illinois gaming law that required casinos to "set sail", the Grand Victoria Casino is now permanently moored and offers casino gambling 22 hours a day.
There are over 1,000 video poker and slot machines, and a large number of seats at table games, although they do fill up during peak hours. Games include:
- 15 Blackjack tables
- 4 Roulette tables
- 2 Caribbean Stud Poker tables
- 3 Three Card Poker tables
- 4 Craps tables
- 1 Baccarat table
Besides gambling, the Grand Victoria also has a decent steakhouse, Buckinghams, as well as a bar, deli, and the ubiquitous casino offering, a buffet.
