Casino
January 12, 2026
Indiana Weighs Plans for a $750M Casino in Indianapolis
The Indiana legislature is currently considering a proposal that could completely reshape the state’s gambling sector with an envisioned $750 million casino development in Indianapolis. Senate Bill 244, filed by Sen. Aaron Freeman, would allow Full House Resorts to relocate its gaming license from the small river town of Rising Sun to Marion County, setting […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Indiana Relents on iLotteries, Toughens on Sweepstakes
Lawmakers in Indiana are considering two draft laws aimed at boosting state lottery sales. One would end the ban on selling tickets online, while the other targets sweepstakes social casinos, a form of unregulated gambling. Sweepstakes and iLottery – Going Opposite Directions Proponents are pointing out that Indiana has fallen behind other states in digitalizing […]
Casino
December 12, 2025
Ex-Indiana Gaming Lawyer Asks Trump to Pardon Him as Old Scandal Pops Up
John S. Keeler, who used to be a state lawmaker and a big-time casino lawyer, is back in the news. He is trying to get Donald Trump to pardon him. Clemency Push by Ex-Gaming Official Draws Fresh Attention The request by Keeler can be seen on the US Department of Justice‘s list of people asking […]
Casino
December 10, 2025
Fort Wayne Casino Secures Senate Committee Approval, Heads to House
The Fort Wayne casino bill has continued to make strides, securing approval by the Senate Public Policy Committee. However, a separate house bill failed to prompt action. The Relocation Is Inching Closer to Reality Indiana lawmakers have been eyeing opportunities to introduce a casino to northeast Indiana for a while. As a result, supporters of […]
Casino
December 10, 2025
Bill Aimed at Outlawing Sweepstakes Gambling in Indiana by State Rep Manning
Legislation has been filed in the state of Indiana that aims to ban online sweepstakes casinos. Labeled HB 1052, it was filed by state Rep. Ethan Manning as a means to further push back two-currency platforms and make them illegal. The bill, which will mainly affect online sweepstakes, that Manning submitted consists of changes to […]
Casino
December 8, 2025
Horseshoe Casino Indianapolis Workers Unionize After Striking for Weeks
Casino workers at Horseshoe Casino Indianapolis have successfully unionized, joining the Teamsters Local 135. This marks a significant victory for the pro-unionization workers and comes after several weeks of delays. The Casino Workers Secured Teamsters Local 135 Representation Originally, the casino’s 200 workers were scheduled to vote on joining the Teamsters on October 17. However, […]
Casino
December 5, 2025
Discussions Intensify as Fort Wayne Casino Bill Gains Traction
Indiana has been eyeing another casino license, seeking to issue a new license for Fort Wayne, a city in northeastern Indiana. However, the situation has turned out to be more nuanced than expected. Indiana Eyes 14th Casino License Proponents of expanding Indiana’s casino industry have sought to introduce another casino license, submitting several separate casino […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Hard Rock Casino Launches Scholarship Program for High School Graduates
Students graduating from any high school in Gary, Indiana, now have a new chance to pursue a college degree at no cost, thanks to a tuition-free scholarship program created by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in collaboration with the Urban League of Northwest Indiana. Hard Rock Casino and Urban League of Northwest Indiana Announce Collaboration […]
Industry
December 2, 2025
Lawmakers Set to Start a Bidding Contest for Allen County Casino License
A new plan in the Indiana Statehouse has started talks again about building a casino in Allen County, which might change the area’s gambling scene in a considerable way. House Bill 1038, put forward when the 2026 law-making season began, spells out how companies could compete to get a new business casino license just for […]
Casino
November 13, 2025
Indiana’s Teamsters Union Sues Shelbyville Over Casino Strike Dispute
The labor fight at the Horseshoe Indianapolis casino has escalated to federal court. Teamsters Local 135 has taken legal action against Shelbyville and its police chief. The union claims the city violated workers’ rights by removing strikers from public property. Shelbyville Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Alleged Suppression of Casino Workers’ Picket Line The lawsuit filed […]
