Casino at Hollywood Aurora

Penn National Gaming runs 13 casinos with the Hollywood Casino brand, including the Hollywood Casino Aurora. The Aurora location, established in 1993, was one of the early riverboat casinos in the region.

Hollywood Casino Aurora, along with all other Penn Gaming casinos, is located in a stunning art deco building that captures the essence of 1930s Hollywood glamor. Positioned on Stolp Island, the casino is conveniently close to several of Aurora’s notable attractions, such as the Paramount Theatre, Aurora City Hall, and SciTech Hands-On Museum.

The exterior of the casino displays careful attention to detail, closely resembling its sister property in Joliet. Inside, there is plenty of space and a variety of themed decorations. Covering 53,000 square feet, the casino features over 1,000 video slots and video poker machines, including ones with progressive jackpots.

At Hollywood Casino Aurora, there are 21 tables available for playing blackjack, baccarat, craps, and roulette. In addition, the casino features a dedicated poker room that offers both Limit and No-Limit Texas Hold’em games, which sets it apart from its sister establishment in Illinois.

At the Barstool Sportsbook in Hollywood Casino Aurora, you can wager on a variety of sports including football, basketball, ice hockey, boxing, and more.

You can savor a tasty meal or sip on some drinks without leaving the casino, with three restaurants and a VIP lounge reserved for mychoice cardholders right on the premises.

One of the main perks of the casino is the ability to cash checks in-house up to a specified limit. Additionally, guests can take advantage of the convenience of electronic check cashing through Telecheck.

Slot machines

Hollywood Casino Aurora provides a diverse gaming experience with over 1,000 slot machines featuring the latest video slot technology. These machines have tall, curved screens and impressive graphics. Players can enjoy a wide variety of slots, including classic three-reel machines and themed titles with bonus features.

If you’re feeling fortunate, test your luck with the progressive games at Hollywood Casino Aurora, where jackpots can climb into the thousands of dollars. This casino awards a total of $3 million in jackpots every month.

Hollywood Casino Aurora offers a wide variety of video slot games to suit every player. From penny slots for casual gamers to high-stakes $100 machines for the high-rollers, there is something for everyone.

Some of the highlighted slot titles at the casino are:

• Dancing Drums
• Magic Eyes
• Happy Lantern Lightning Link
• High Stakes Lightning Link
• Tiki Fire Lightning Link
• The Walking Dead
• Wow Black Gold
• Wow Triple Blazing 7s
• Sahara Gold Lightning Link

Here are some of the newest and most trending video slots:

• 88 Fortunes
• Jinse Dao Dragon
• Jinse Dao Phoenix
• Buffalo Gold
• Buffalo Grand

Many video poker games are featured alongside video slot machines. These single-player poker games offer low limits and are a great way to practice before heading to the live poker room at the casino.

Table games

Hollywood Casino Aurora offers a variety of table games including blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette, and poker with 21 tables to choose from. Each table has specific limits, but for those seeking high stakes, there are also exclusive high-stakes blackjack tables available.

Furthermore, the casino offers a unique and exhilarating game called High Card Flush, which is not commonly found in other casinos. Unlike traditional games like blackjack or poker, High Card Flush focuses on creating the highest possible flush hand.

Some of the games offered at Hollywood Casino Aurora are:

• Craps
• Blackjack
• High Card Flush
• Mini Baccarat
• Mississippi Stud
• Roulette
• Three-Card Poker

Mychoice rewards program

Hollywood Casino Aurora has joined forces with mychoice, a popular player rewards program that enhances your gaming experience.

By participating in this program, you can earn points by playing video slots, table games, placing bets at the sportsbook, or dining at Hollywood Casino Aurora restaurants. These points can be exchanged at any affiliated casino for rewards. As you accumulate points, you will advance to higher levels and receive additional benefits. Furthermore, you can earn comps that can be used for free video-slot or table-game play, or discounts at hotels, restaurants, and retail stores.

Mychoice provides five tiers to choose from: Choice, Advantage, Preferred, Elite, and Owners Club. Only those with Preferred, Elite, and Owners Club cards are eligible to enter the VIP Lounge at the casino.

More perks include discounts at Epic Buffet and free valet and self-parking.

Hollywood Aurora Poker Room

At Hollywood Aurora, the poker room provides live games of both Limit and No-Limit Texas Hold’em.

Join us every Wednesday at 1 p.m. for our weekly casino tournaments featuring a no-limit structure. Buy in for $120 with $60 rebuys available. Each player receives $10,000 in tournament chips with no cash value. Prize pools are made up of 85% of the total buy-ins, rebuys, and add-ons. Registration starts at noon on tournament day.

All poker players at the Hollywood Aurora casino are eligible for the Big Beat Jackpot. When you play, you can also use your mychoice card to earn comp points and receive special rewards. Players who log more than 30 hours a month at the poker tables will be automatically entered into a promotional prize draw for the following month.

Hollywood Aurora Sportsbook

Following the legalization of sports betting in Illinois, Hollywood Casino Aurora is now proudly hosting a retail Barstool Sportsbook. Located at the Center Stage, this sportsbook features three kiosks for bet slip validation, four teller windows, and multiple HD screens for optimal game viewing.

The sportsbook offers a wide range of betting options, including moneylines, totals, parlays, props, and futures, for various types of bets. It includes all major US leagues as well as some international contests. The available betting options are:

• Auto racing
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Darts
• Football
• Golf
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• MMA
• Rugby
• Soccer
• Tennis

Both professional and collegiate games are accessible.

Hollywood Casino Aurora Amenities

Places to stay

The casino may not have a hotel on-site, but the newly built Holiday Inn Express & Suites is just a short walk away, situated on the eastern bank of the Fox River. This hotel offers upscale lodging with fantastic amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, spa, free breakfast, and more.

Dining

Here is a comprehensive list of all the restaurants and bars that can be found within Hollywood Casino Aurora:

• Take Two Deli is the ideal spot for gamers looking to take a quick break and recharge with delicious hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, and pizzas.
• Epic Buffet offers a wide variety of dishes, making it a great option for indecisive diners.
• Fairbanks Steakhouse is a restaurant that draws inspiration from 1930s Hollywood, providing a chic atmosphere and enforcing a business-casual dress code. We highly suggest making reservations in advance for your dining experience.
• Only top-tier mychoice cardholders have exclusive access to the VIP Lounge, which offers American cuisine and a selection of beverages.

Hollywood Aurora History

Hollywood Casino Aurora was launched by Hollywood Casino Corp. on June 7, 1993. In 2003, Penn Gaming International acquired the company, but the casino continued to operate under the same brand.

The Aurora casino has a sister property in Joliet, but there are several other Hollywood brand casinos in states like Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia, and Maine. While the casino has upgraded its slot machines and added new games, there have been no major renovations.

One of the top tourist destinations in the Chicago area, Hollywood Casino Aurora sits along the Fox River and near many of the city’s notable landmarks.