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Casinos Near East St. Louis, Illinois
1 verified casino near East St. Louis. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino near East St. Louis. Browse the directory, check addresses, and compare players club options before you visit.
1 verified casino location within driving distance of East St. Louis.
DraftKings at Casino Queen links physical play to the DraftKings digital loyalty ecosystem, so players with an existing DraftKings account can consolidate rewards from online and in-person gaming in one place — enroll or link your account at the rewards desk on arrival. Sign up at the players club desk before your first session — points are not retroactive.
DraftKings at Casino Queen is a commercial casino located on the Mississippi riverfront at 200 South Front Street in East St. Louis, with direct views of the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis skyline. The property features a 38,000 square foot gaming floor with slots, table games including blackjack, craps, and roulette, and an integrated DraftKings Sportsbook lounge. A full-service hotel, the Bridgeway restaurant, and renovated amenity spaces make it a destination property for the bi-state St. Louis metro area.
East St. Louis is a small Illinois city situated directly across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis, Missouri. Despite its modest population, it occupies a strategically significant position in the regional gaming market — it provides Illinois-licensed casino gaming to a bi-state metro area of roughly 2.8 million people, many of whom would otherwise cross the river to access Missouri gaming. DraftKings at Casino Queen is the primary casino destination in East St. Louis and serves as the anchor of the city’s waterfront gaming district along the Mississippi.
East St. Louis received one of Illinois’ original riverboat gaming licenses in the early 1990s, and Casino Queen has operated on the site ever since under various ownership and branding arrangements. The property has gone through significant reinvestment over the decades, transitioning from a riverboat to a permanent land-based gaming facility while maintaining its position on the Mississippi riverfront at 200 South Front Street.
The most significant recent development was a partnership and rebranding agreement with DraftKings, which brought the property under the DraftKings at Casino Queen name. The rebranding aligned the casino with one of the most recognized sports betting brands in the United States, expanded the property’s digital and mobile wagering presence, and supported a physical renovation and expansion of the gaming and amenity spaces.
DraftKings at Casino Queen participants in the DraftKings loyalty ecosystem, linking physical play at the East St. Louis property to the broader DraftKings digital platform. This integration is notable because it allows players who use DraftKings for online sports betting or daily fantasy sports to earn and consolidate rewards across both digital and physical gaming activity. For Illinois residents who already have DraftKings accounts, visiting DraftKings at Casino Queen is a natural extension of their existing relationship with the brand.
In-casino enrollment at the rewards desk is straightforward, and the DraftKings app manages both digital and physical account activity from a single interface. Promotional offers — free play, dining credits, hotel rate discounts, and points multiplier days — are delivered through the app and via email to registered members.
DraftKings at Casino Queen is located at 200 South Front Street in East St. Louis, immediately west of the Eads Bridge approach on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River. From Missouri, the most common approach is via I-70 East across the Poplar Street Bridge or the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge, then heading south on IL-3 or Front Street to the casino entrance — the drive from downtown St. Louis takes approximately 10 minutes.
From elsewhere in Illinois, I-64 West is the primary approach from central Illinois, while I-255 provides a southern bypass route for travelers coming from southeastern Illinois or Kentucky. The casino is well-signed from all major regional highway approaches.
The MetroLink light rail system — the St. Louis regional transit network — does not have a station at the casino property, but the system does serve East St. Louis at multiple stops. Rideshare service from St. Louis is straightforward, with the river crossing adding only a few minutes to typical urban trips. Free self-parking is available across surface lots adjacent to the casino. Valet service is offered at the main entrance.
The Gateway Arch National Park is directly visible from the casino’s riverfront position, less than a mile west across the Mississippi. St. Louis’ extensive amenity base — including Busch Stadium (St. Louis Cardinals), Enterprise Center (St. Louis Blues), the City Museum, Forest Park, the St. Louis Zoo, and the broader downtown entertainment and dining district — is accessible within 15 to 20 minutes by car or rideshare. For visitors extending their trip beyond a single casino visit, the St. Louis hotel market offers a full range of options from budget-friendly chains to upscale downtown properties.
East St. Louis itself has limited independent dining and retail options near the casino, making the property largely self-contained for most visitor needs. The casino hotel is the recommended on-site lodging choice. For extended itineraries in the bi-state region, combining a visit to DraftKings at Casino Queen with St. Louis attractions makes for a well-rounded travel experience that makes use of one of the most distinctive views in the Midwest casino market.
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Most casino properties near East St. Louis offer a free loyalty club. Sign up at the players club desk before you play — points are not retroactive. Benefits typically include free-play credits, dining discounts, and hotel rates at casino resort properties.
The minimum gambling age in Illinois is 21 at most properties. Set a budget before you arrive and stick to it. If you experience problems with gambling, call 1-800-270-7117 — free, confidential, 24/7.