Top cities by machines
Cities ranked by total VGT count — more machines means more chances to play.
Data through January 2012 - April 2026
Rankings use cumulative stats through the report period. Past payouts do not predict future results. Venues with limited play volume may be excluded from return-rate rankings.
| Rank | City | Machines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | 1,471 |
| 2 | Rockford | 826 |
| 3 | Joliet | 795 |
| 4 | Decatur | 793 |
| 5 | Loves Park | 672 |
| 6 | Quincy | 646 |
| 7 | Peoria | 644 |
| 8 | Cicero | 613 |
| 9 | Berwyn | 586 |
| 10 | Lake County | 572 |
| 11 | Bloomington | 491 |
| 12 | Champaign | 485 |
| 13 | Waukegan | 481 |
| 14 | Pekin | 440 |
| 15 | Sangamon County | 435 |
| 16 | Crestwood | 426 |
| 17 | Ottawa | 419 |
| 18 | McHenry | 410 |
| 19 | Oak Lawn | 401 |
| 20 | Cook County | 384 |
| 21 | Kankakee | 378 |
| 22 | Melrose Park | 378 |
| 23 | McHenry County | 354 |
| 24 | Peru | 350 |
| 25 | Tinley Park | 348 |