When the 2019 amendment was passed, it also allowed a casino in Chicago. In 2019, the state enacted a change (SB0516) to the Riverboat Gambling act which allowed land based casinos. For instance, in 2011, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines had to be built over a shallow pit of water. Over time these restrictions throughout the state of Illinois were lessened. In 1990, when Illinois enacted the Riverboat Gambling Act, casinos had to be located on a river, and had to set sail during gambling. On May 5, 2022, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the Bally's Tribune site was the choice as the location for a city casino. This included the Bally's Tribune site, the Hard Rock International One Chicago site, and the Rush Street Gaming 78 neighborhood site. After vetoing 2, there were 3 remaining after the first round of selections.

The Chicago Casino Proposals is a request for proposals made to the City of Chicago, for the first permanent casino within city limits. A set of proposals for the first casino in Chicago.

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