Hard Rock Casino Rockford stays no. 3 in Illinois for making money
Rockford Register Star
Hard Rock Casino Rockford earned $78.8M in H1 2026, ranking third among Illinois casinos with rising table game revenue.Summary
Hard Rock Casino Rockford generated $78.8 million in gross gaming revenue in the first six months of 2026, marking a nearly 8 percent increase over the same period in 2025 and maintaining its position as the third highest revenue producer among Illinois' 17 casinos. Table game revenue rose more than 20 percent to $12.9 million, while slot machine revenue grew about 6 percent to $65.9 million. The casino employs roughly 1,000 workers with an annual payroll over $40 million and contributed $13.1 million in state taxes and $5.4 million in local taxes. President Geno Iafrate noted the upcoming Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit casino may affect results but views nearby competition as beneficial for the market.
(Source：Rockford Register Star)