Visit Indy leadership supports pursuit of downtown casino
The growing push for an Indianapolis casino is getting an assist from Visit Indy, with the executive committee opting to publicly back the effort.
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IBJ Podcast: World Cup team could call Westfield home; plus, progress reports on downtown projects
IBJ’s Mickey Shuey discusses the logistics of being the home base for a World Cup team and what teams want. Plus, the lowdown on the push for a downtown Indy casino.
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Braun signals support for relocated casino in Allen County over Indianapolis
Lawmakers are already considering two bills in the 2026 session that would bring a casino to Allen County, while central Indiana legislators are coalescing around a push for a casino in downtown Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis lawmakers weigh hand for casino push as session starts
No legislation seeking to put a casino in Indianapolis has been introduced this session so far, but Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, said he will carry a bill to that effect.
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Former state legislator Eberhart sentenced to prison in casino fraud case
Sean Eberhart admitted using his position as a lawmaker “to enrich himself by soliciting and accepting gifts, payments, and other things of value” from Spectacle Entertainment in exchange for “favorable official action.”
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Shelbyville casino workers vote to unionize
The table game dealers and dual rate workers at the casino cast their votes to join the Teamsters Local 135 after 50 days on the picket line.
Northeast Indiana leaders make their pitch as lawmakers consider new casino
The results of a study released earlier this year showed two places in Indiana—downtown Indianapolis and the Fort Wayne area—would thrive with a new casino license, but where lawmakers focus will their efforts isn’t yet clear.
Court denies restraining order to union in dispute over picket line at Shelbyville casino
Nearly 200 workers at Horseshoe Indianapolis casino in Shelbyville are on strike as they seek a union vote delayed by the federal government shutdown.
Local leaders plan pitch for downtown casino, circle potential sites
Sources tell IBJ that tax revenue from a new casino could help pay for potential upgrades to Lucas Oil Stadium as well as a soccer stadium on the east side of downtown.
Shelbyville casino workers to strike over union election hampered by government shutdown
The group’s union election is “delayed indefinitely” due to the government shutdown. Representatives for the 200 affected workers at Horseshoe Indianapolis say the casino has not agreed to proposed alternatives.
Global law firm ups competition for Indiana casino clients
Greenberg Traurig LLP, a firm with global coverage in multiple disciplines, has made some prominent hires in its Chicago office this past year, with a particular focus on Indiana casino gambling and lobbying.
Could Indianapolis get a casino? Lawmakers signal very early signs of support.
The Indiana Legislature would have to approve moving any existing gaming licenses or creating new ones.
Bill amendment seeks to block charities from operating like true casinos
The amendment begins by renaming popular “casino game nights” to “card, dice and roulette games events.”
Revised Indiana casino bill calls for study on best locations
Efforts to move the gaming license for one of Indiana’s underperforming casinos have stalled this year, but a newly filed bill seeks to carry momentum into future legislative sessions.
Indiana casino relocation nixed without a vote
A bill to move a casino license from Rising Sun to New Haven was pulled by the chairman of the Public Policy Committee.
Key lawmakers say Indiana casino’s proposed move is worth consideration
Full House Resorts says Rising Star Casino Resort, in the Indiana city of Rising Sun, is the worst-performing location in its portfolio and it wants to move it to another location 150 miles away.
Terre Haute casino opening Friday; city ready to capitalize
Kentucky-based developer Churchill Downs Inc.’s Terre Haute Casino Resort will officially open to the public at 10:30 a.m. Friday after two years of development and a changing of ownership.
Gaming commission funding throttled by lawmakers in late-night move
A feud between the General Assembly and the Indiana Gaming Commission escalated late Friday when lawmakers approved language blocking the commission from getting more money without their approval.
U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear
Indiana saw gambling revenue slip last year, but the state remains among the top 10 gambling markets.
Terre Haute casino set for spring opening, regulators say
The Terre Haute Casino Resort will feature a 400,000-square-foot casino building with 56,000 square feet of gaming space that includes 1,000 slots and 50 table games, as well as a 125-room hotel.
Former Indiana lawmaker pleads guilty to role in casino conspiracy
Under the plea agreement, Sean Eberhart will pay restitution of $60,000, although it’s unclear if he’ll serve time in prison.
Indiana sports wagers begin to dip as neighboring states join the market
Last year, Indiana sports betting peaked at $4.4 billion worth of bets, but Hoosier sports wagers slowed in the first half of 2023 when Ohio joined the fray. For instance, in June, sports betting in Indiana was 13% lower than the $256 million registered in June 2022.
Online casino gambling appears off the table for this legislative session
A proposal to legalize online casino gambling in Indiana has failed to gain traction for a third consecutive year despite earlier optimism about its prospects. A powerful confluence of factors led to its demise.
Legalizing online casinos lands backing of House committee chair
Rep. Ethan Manning, a Republican from Logansport, said he’ll introduce a bill to allow online casino games, taxing revenue at an 18% rate and sharing some of the proceeds with cities and counties where casinos are located.