Chicago Monte Casino Age Restriction
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This article delineates the age of candidacy laws of the federal government and individual states of the United States.
Federal government[edit]
- President of the United States and Vice President of the United States: 35 (Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the United States Constitution & Amendment XII of the United States Constitution)
- United States Senator: 30 (Article I, Section 3, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution)
- United States Representative: 25 (Article I, Section 2, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution)
State government[edit]
| State | Governor | Upper House | Lower House | Lieutenant Governor | Attorney General | Secretary of State | Treasurer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Alaska | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 18* | N.A. | 18* |
| Arizona | 25 | 25 | 25 | N.A. | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 18* | 18* | 18 |
| California | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18* |
| Colorado | 30 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 18* | 18* | 30 | 18 | None | 18* |
| Delaware | 30 | 27 | 24 | 30 | None | None | None |
| Florida | 30 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 30 | None | 25 |
| Georgia | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 18* |
| Hawaii | 30 | 25 | 18 | 30 | None | N.A. | None |
| Idaho | 30 | 18* | 18* | 30 | 30 | 25 | 25 |
| Illinois | 25[1] | 21 | 21 | 25[1] | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Indiana | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | None | 18* | |
| Iowa | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 18* | |
| Kansas | 25[2] | 18* | 18* | 25[2] | None | None | |
| Kentucky | 30[3] | 30 | 24[3] | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 30 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Maine | 30 [4] | 25* | 21* | N.A. | None | None | |
| Maryland | 30[5] | 25[5] | 21[5] | 30[5] | 18* | 18* | |
| Massachusetts | 25[6] | 25 | 18 | 18* | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Michigan | 30[7] | 21[7] | 21[7] | 30[7] | None | 18* | |
| Minnesota | 25 | 21 | 21 | 25[8] | 21 | 21 | |
| Mississippi | 20 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Missouri | 30 | 30 | 24 | 30 | None | None | |
| Montana | 30 | None | None | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
| Nebraska | 30 | 21 | N.A. | 30 | None | None | |
| Nevada | 25 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 18* | 18* | 18* |
| New Hampshire | 30[9] | 30[9] | 18[9] | N.A. | 18* | 18* | |
| New Jersey | 30 | 30 | 21 | 30 | None | None | |
| New Mexico | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| New York | 30[10] | 18[10] | 18[10] | 30[10] | 30 | None | 30 |
| North Carolina | 30[11] | 25[12] | 21[13] | 30[11] | None | 21 | 21 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 18* | 18* | 30 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Ohio | 18 | 18 | 18 | None | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Oklahoma | 31[14] | 25[14] | 21[14] | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Oregon | 30 | 21 | 21 | N.A. | 18 | 18 | |
| Pennsylvania | 30 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 30 | None | None |
| Rhode Island | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| South Carolina | 30[15] | 25[16] | 21[16] | 30 | 18* | 18* | |
| South Dakota | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | None | None | |
| Tennessee | 30 | 30 | 21[17] | 30† | 18 | None | |
| Texas | 30 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 18 | 18* | 18* |
| Utah | 25 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 25 | N.A. | 25 |
| Vermont | None | None | None | None | None | None | |
| Virginia | 30[18] | 21[19] | 21[19] | 30 | 30 | 18* | 18* |
| Washington | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 18 | 18 | N.A. | 25 | 18* | 18 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18* | 18* | 18* | 18 |
| Wyoming | 30 | 25 | 21 | N.A. | 18* | 25 | 25 |
* Qualified elector/registered voter requirement.
† State Senate membership requirement.
N.A. implies that such a position does not exist in that state.
Alaska[edit]
Astride Any public office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[20]
Arizona[edit]
- Any public officer: at least 18[21]
California[edit]
- Any public office: 18 (qualified voter requirement)[22]
Colorado[edit]
- Any public office: at least 18[23]
Connecticut[edit]
Georgia[edit]
- Any public office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[24]
Hawaii[edit]
- Neighborhood Board Member: 18
Idaho[edit]
- Mayor: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[25]
Illinois[edit]
- Comptroller: 25[1]
- School Board Member: 18 (qualified voter requirement)[26]
Indiana[edit]
- Mayor: 18 (qualified voter requirement)[27]
Iowa[edit]
- Any elected office: 18 (qualified voter requirement)[28]
Louisiana[edit]
- Treasurer: 25
- School Board Member: 18
Maryland[edit]
- Circuit Court Judge: 30[5]
- County Sheriff: 25[5]
- Other county offices: vary according to local law[5]
- Any public office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[29]
Massachusetts[edit]
- Most offices: 21
Michigan[edit]
Most offices: 21 or 30
Minnesota[edit]
- Many offices: 21[30]
Montana[edit]
- Mayor: at least 21[31]
Nebraska[edit]
- Mayor: at least 51[32]
Nevada[edit]
- Any public office: 18 (qualified voter requirement)[33]
New Mexico[edit]
- Most offices: 18 (qualified elector requirement)[34]
New York[edit]
- Comptroller: 30[10]
- State Senator: 18[35]
- State Assembly:18[36]
North Carolina[edit]
- Many offices: 21[13]
- Municipal offices: 18 (qualified voter requirement) [37]
North Dakota[edit]
- Mayor/council: 18 (qualified voter requirement)[38]
Oklahoma[edit]
- State, county, and municipal public offices: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[39]
Oregon[edit]
- Sheriff: 21
- Other county and local offices: 18[40]
- Justice of the Peace: 18
Pennsylvania[edit]
- Mayors of Third-Class Cities: 18[41]
Rhode Island[edit]
- Any elected office: 18 (qualified voter requirement)[42]
South Carolina[edit]
- Judicial: 32[43]
South Dakota[edit]
- Public Utilities Commissioner: 25
- Mayor/alderman: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[44]
Tennessee[edit]
- Supreme Court Judge: 35
- Other state judges: 30
- County mayor/county executive: 30
- Sheriff: 25
- Constable: 21
- County School Board Member: 18 (registered voter requirement)
Texas[edit]
- Comptroller: 51
- Any public office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement) [45]
Vermont[edit]
- Town officials: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[46][47]
Virginia[edit]
- Any office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[48]
Washington[edit]
- Any office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[49]
Wisconsin[edit]
- Any city office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[50]
Wyoming[edit]
- Any municipal office: at least 18 (qualified voter requirement)[51]
Local government[edit]
Many states require elected municipal officers to be at least 18 years of age or be a registered voter in the city thereof. Montana requires mayors to be at least 21 years of age.
As of November 2016, most U.S. cities with populations exceeding 200,000 required their mayor to be a registered voter in the city thereof or at least 18 years of age. Here are the following exceptions:
- 30 Years: Denver, CO; Honolulu, HI; Memphis, TN; Nashville, TN; St. Louis, MO
- 25 Years: Baltimore, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Columbus, GA; Glendale, AZ; Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC Westminster, MD
- 21 Years: Louisville, KY, Oklahoma City, OK; Aurora, CO
- 19 Years: Hialeah, FL (qualified voter requirement + 1 year of residence)
- No Age Minimum Listed or Implied: Baton Rouge, LA; Minneapolis, MN; Pittsburgh, PA; Saint Paul, MN; Wichita, KS; Jersey City, NJ; Buffalo, NY; Yonkers, NY; Troy, NC
- Data unavailable: Birmingham, AL; Newark, NJ
Baltimore[edit]
- City Comptroller, and City Council President: 25[5]
- City Council Member: 21[5]
References[edit]
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- ^ abcd'Article V, Section 22'(PDF). Michigan Constitution. State of Michigan. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ^http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/mncon/Article5.htm, Section 2
- ^ abchttp://www.nh.gov/constitution/governor.html, Article 42
- ^ abcdehttp://www.elections.ny.gov/RunningOffice.html
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- ^'Your School Board and You'(PDF).
- ^http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2013/ic/titles/003/articles/008/chapters/001/pdfArchived 2017-04-10 at the Wayback Machine, Article 8. Candidates
- ^https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2017/39.27.pdf
- ^http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/Statute_Web/gel/gel.pdf, Maryland Election Law 5-301
- ^http://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/become-a-candidate/candidate-qualifications/, Candidate Qualifications
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Guide to Chicago area Casinos.
If you limit your gambling many casinos have other low cost or free things to do and eat as well as people watching. It can still be a relatively inexpensive way to spend a day or evening particularly once winter is upon us.
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No free drinks
Unlike Vegas (although that’s changing too), Illinois and Indiana gaming regulations do not allow casinos to provide free alcoholic beverages. They are sold at greatly reduced prices if you’re gambling (think: penny slots).
Chicago Monte Casino Age Restriction Rules
Hours
Unlike Vegas and Indiana, Illinois casino’s are required to close for two hours everyday. If you decide to pull an all-nighter you may have to leave the casino. I’ve seen people sit (or sleep) in their cars until the casino reopens. The minimum gambling age in Illinois and Indiana is 21. Getting there: Free Chicago area Casino Shuttles
Illinois Casino’s
Rivers Casino, 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL, (888)-307-0777.
This casino is land based near the Des Plaines River. It’s has a 43,687 square foot casino offering slots and table games, seven dining options and Live entertainment . Join Rush Rewards Players Club for discounts. Rush Rewards members will receive $10 Free Slot Play when you download the Rivers Casino app.
Harrah’s Joliet, 151 N. Joliet Street, Joliet, IL (815) 740-7800.
This casino is on a barge docked on the Des Plaines River. It has a 39,000 square foot casino offering slots and table games and three dining options. Join Total Rewards to get special member pricing at participating restaurants.
Hollywood Casino Aurora, 1 W New York St, Aurora, IL (630) 801-1234.
This casino is on a barge docked on the Fox River. It has a 41,384 square foot casino offering slots and table games and four dining options.
Grand Victoria Elgin, 250 South Grove Ave., Elgin, IL (847) 468-7000.
This casino is a boat on the Fox River. It has a 29,850 square foot casino offering slots and table games, four dining options. Join Club GVC players club to receive restaurant ofers.
Indiana Casino’s
Ameristar Casino Hotel, 777 Ameristar Boulevard, East Chicago, IN (866) 711-GAME.
Land based with a 53,492 square foot casino offering slots and table games, Seven dining options, No entertainment. Join My Choice Rewards for Restaurant Offers and Discounts and Hotel Discounts/Offers.
Horseshoe Casino Hammond, 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN (866) 711-SHOE.
Horseshoe is a barge with a 108,000 square foot casino offering slots and table games, four dining options. Join Total Rewards to get special member pricing at participating restaurants.
Majestic Star Casino and Hotel I, One Buffington Harbor Drive, Gary, IN 46402 (888) 225-8259.
Both Majestic Casino’s are actually boats. There’s a pavilion in front where the six dining options are located. There is no live entertainment. Their players club is Majestic Rewards. Unfortunately there’s no way to get there from downtown Chicago unless you drive.
The Majestic I has a 40,720 square foot casino offering slots and table games.
Majestic Star Casino and Hotel II, One Buffington Harbor Drive Gary, IN 46402 (888) 225-8259.
The Majestic I has a 37,300 square foot casino offering slots and table games.
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360, (888) 879-7711.
The boat has 65,000 square foot casino offering slots and table games, six dining options, a 10,000 square foot spa. Sign up for emailed deals.
Chicago Monte Casino Age Restrictions
Save money with Casino Members Clubs/Players Cards:
While every gaming company’s program is different in order to earn benefits such as free rooms, meals, etc. you generally have to spend exponentially more money than it would cost you to purchase these things outright. The real value in the cards are any basic benefits they offer even is you barely gamble. Also they mail email and/or snail mail you offers. Lastly some programs offer discounts in their restaurants.
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