In 2019, Churchill Downs Inc acquired a 62 percent stake in the casino, solidifying its position as the majority owner. Strategically positioned adjacent to the Tri-State Tollway, at the intersection of Devon Avenue and Des Plaines River Road, the casino quickly gained a reputation for excellence.
The establishment of Rivers Casino in Illinois was made possible by Midwest Gaming and Entertainment LLC, which secured an operating license from the Illinois Gaming Board in 2008.