In Brief:
The Hollywood Casino is located in Aurora, Illinois, about 1 hour from downtown Chicago, and offers a wide variety of gambling and entertainment options, and is one of the only casinos in the area to offer live Texas Hold 'Em poker.Hollywood Casino Address:
1 New York Street Bridge, Aurora, IllinoisPhone:
800-888-7777Parking:
Valet and self-service free parking garageDirections from Chicago:
I-290 West approximately 13 miles to I-88 West. I-88 approximately 24 miles to State Hwy 31 exit. Turn right, follow Hwy 31 2.5 miles to Galena Boulevard. Turn left on Galena to casino.Smoking:
Because of a statewide smoking ban, the Hollywood Casino is smoke freeAdmission:
21 and over (proof of age required). Admission is free.Hours:
Sunday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.
About Hollywood Casino Aurora:
Housed in a 53,000, single-level building, Hollywood Casino offers a large number of gambling options.
There are over 1,180 video poker and slot machines, and a large number of seats at table games. Hollywood Casino is also one of the only ones around that have a live poker room, featuring Texas Hold 'Em. Games include:
- Roulette
- Craps
- Blackjack
- Live Poker
- Poker Tournaments
- Caribbean Stud Poker
- Three Card Poker
Besides gambling, the Hollywood Casino also has Fairbanks Steakhouse, Take Two -- a casual "fast food" type restaurant -- and the ubiquitous casino offering, a buffet. It also features a large collection of Hollywood memorabilia.
