Industry
August 15, 2022
Sports Betting Handle in Indiana Hits $206.6M in July
The Indiana Gambling Commission, the gambling regulator in the state, has announced the financial results posted by sports betting operators for July. Sportsbooks in Indiana Report $206.6M in Betting Handle Judging by the recent results, last month was the worst month in the year so far, when it comes to betting handle. Overall, the operators […]
Industry
August 23, 2021
Head of Indiana’s Gaming Regulator Steps Down as IGC Faces Backlash
Sara Gonso Tait isn’t going to be running the show at the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) for much longer. The agency’s executive director is going to step down next month after six years in the role, departing in the middle of a debate between the IGC and state lawmakers over new integrity rules being introduced. […]
Casino
June 30, 2021
Indiana Looks to Fill Void Left by Denial of Lucy Luck Casino License
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has re-opened the application process to issue a casino license for Vigo County. This follows the denial of an annual license renewal last week to Lucy Luck Gaming LLC., which wasn’t able to meet the commission’s stringent criteria. Applicants have time to put their affairs in order, as the window […]
Casino
June 25, 2021
Terre Haute Casino Denied Gaming License by Indiana Gaming Commission
The proposed Lucy Luck Casino in Terre Haute, IN, is facing a bleak future, after the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) voted not to renew the gaming license for the company to continue its project in the city. Scheduled to open in 2022, the casino, run by Hard Rock, was tipped to bring more than 1,300 […]
Business
January 14, 2021
Indiana Hits Record with $313 Million Sportsbook Handle
Indiana became the fifth state to surpass $1 billion in wagers, with a record-breaking $313 million sportsbook handle in December. Fifth State in US History The Indiana Gaming Commission released Tuesday the sportsbook handle for December, finishing 2020 with record-breaking results since September. Becoming the fifth state in the US to pass $1 billion in […]
Legal
January 12, 2021
Indiana: VGT, Online Casino Bills to be Discussed in 2021
Indiana State Senate will have a busy start of 2021 pending the discussion of the online casino bill, as well as the introduction of VTGs inside of bars and restaurants. Measures to Boost the Gambling Industry and Small Business Owners Indiana’s General Assembly will discuss two important legislations during its first legislative session in 2021, […]
Legal
July 11, 2020
Indiana Gaming Commission Approves Eldorado Caesars Merger
Eldorado Resorts announced at a meeting Friday, July 10, it has obtained the approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission regarding the ongoing merger with Caesars Entertainment, subject to applicable conditions. The approval of the Indiana Gaming Commission left Eldorado needing to get the go-ahead from only two other regulatory bodies, the Indiana Horse Racing Commission […]
Casino
May 17, 2020
Terre Haute’s $125M Casino Complex Gets the Go-Ahead by Indiana Regulator
Indiana casino operator Spectacle Jack was approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission Friday to develop and operate a casino complex in the city of Terre Haute. The state regulator decided to finally give the go-ahead of the $125 million project during a virtual meeting, after certain changes within the parent company ownership were implemented and […]