About Casino Queen in Illinois
When it was first launched in 1993, Casino Queen was a riverboat casino on the Mississippi in East St. Louis. Its license was one of ten granted by the Illinois Gaming Board, and the hope was that tax revenue generated by the casino would benefit the city.
In 2000, a 157-bed hotel was built near the riverboat, and it still stands today. Then, in 2007, as a result of changes in the state's gambling regulations, the casino moved to a land-based venue just inland from the riverboat's mooring. The riverboat itself, the White Star One, was eventually sold in 2014.
The move to a brick-and-mortar casino allowed for a massive expansion of the gaming space available. The founder of the casino, Bill Koman, eventually sold Casino Queen for $170 million in 2012 to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — an employee-owned management company. The ESOP went on to sell the land to Gaming and Leisure Properties. However, the ESOP leases the casino, and all profits go into the retirement accounts of participating employees,
In 2020, a deal was announced with DraftKings, a sports betting provider. Casino Queen Illinois then underwent a rebranding to DraftKings at Casino Queen. As part of this rebranding, the casino underwent a massive renovation adding a state-of-the-art sportsbook along with a new restaurant and food court.
Now, if you visit Casino Queen, you can gamble on casino games in Illinois, bet on sports, eat excellent food, visit the bar, and stay the night. The newly renovated site offers a lot of entertainment as well as relaxation to its visitors.
What types of betting does the Casino Queen offer?
There are plenty of casino games to play while visiting Casino Queen, or you can test your sports knowledge and wager on your favorite sport. Here are some of the types of betting you can enjoy at this casino: