Major Indiana casino overhaul faces doubts in Statehouse
The leader of the Indiana House is hesitant about the chances of an overhaul of state casino taxes and regulations aimed at helping them against growing competition from surrounding states.
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Senate bill would stop paying gambling counties
The change would save the state $24 million in 2015 and another $48 million each year thereafter—all money that’s now being collected from gambling taxes and sent to cities, towns and counties.
Racinos ask permission to use mobile devices for gambling
The Indiana Gaming Commission might allow the use of casino issued iPads for gambling on casino premises.
Bill aimed at boosting Indiana casinos advances
The Senate Public Policy Committee voted 9-0 in support of a bill that would overhaul the state's casino taxes, along with allowing Indiana's 10 riverboat casinos to move inland to adjacent property and permit live table games at the two horse track casinos.
Indiana lawmakers aim to shore up riverboat casinos
Lawmakers have introduced legislation to help Indiana's riverboat casinos hold onto business in the face of growing competition from casinos in neighboring states.
Bill would give green light to live table games at racinos
A wide-ranging gambling bill designed to protect Indiana casinos from border-state competition would allow live table games at two central Indiana racinos.
Gaming commission OKs Centaur plan to buy Indiana Grand
The Indiana Gaming Commission on Thursday afternoon approved Centaur Holdings LLC's plan to buy Indiana Grand Casino and Indiana Downs in Shelbyville.
Centaur strategy cheers horse industry
Centaur Holdings LLC plans to concentrate all thoroughbred racing at Indiana Downs in Shelbyville and all standardbred harness racing at Hoosier Park in Anderson once it clears regulatory hurdles to take control of the Shelbyville track.
Legislator calls for comprehensive look at state gambling policies
New Albany representative says competition from surrounding states threatens revenue Indiana now depends on.
Indiana lawmakers urged to strengthen casino industry
A southern Indiana economic development association is urging the Legislature to strengthen the state's casino industry by revising existing gambling laws to allow it to remain competitive as casinos open in surrounding states.
Indiana casino cuts 80 jobs, blames economy
A northwestern Indiana casino is blaming the economy and increased competition for its decision to lay off about 80 workers.
Judge approves Shelbyville racino sale to Centaur
A bankruptcy court judge has approved Centaur Holdings LLC's purchase of the Indiana Grand racetrack and casino in Shelbyville for $500 million. The deal still requires regulatory approvals.
Hoosier Park launches mobile wagering at Anderson track
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission gave permission to extend the program from Hoosier Park's Winner's Circle Pub, Grille and OTB in Indianapolis, which launched the service in mid-June.
Indiana Grand Casino owners accept bid from Centaur
Central Indiana’s two racetrack-casinos may consolidate under a single owner after Indianapolis-based Centaur Holdings LLC submitted a winning bid of at least $500 million for Indiana Grand Casino in Shelbyville.
Tribal casino could squeeze state coffers
A tribal casino planned for northern Indiana could deal a serious blow to established competitors, as well as to an important source of state tax revenue.
Illinois governor rejects plan to expand state’s gambling
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday rejected a bill to expand gambling in the state, including a new land-based casino in Chicago, saying the proposal lacked sufficient regulatory oversight. The plan proposed four new riverboat casinos and allowing slot machines at racetracks.
Shelbyville casino could exit bankruptcy in August
A judge on Thursday approved procedures for the potential sale of the property. Bids must be accepted by July 20, and an auction will be conducted on July 31.
Purchase offers fail to satisfy creditors of Shelbyville casino
Owner of Indiana Grand Casino plans to proceed with recapitalization plan instead.
Indiana casinos face falling revenue, new competition
Indiana's nearly 20-year-old casino industry is facing declining revenues and growing out-of-state competition, prompting lawmakers to consider what, if any, regulatory changes might be able to stem the tide.
Indiana Live to be renamed Indiana Grand Casino
The move is the latest fallout from the racino's legal tangle with Maryland-based Cordish Cos., which managed the venue from its opening in 2008 until 2010.