It’s the end of an era in Northern Indiana in more ways than one. The Majestic Star, the first casino ever to grace the area’s landscape, is going to close down permanently next week, 25 years after it welcomed its first gamblers. Located on Lake Michigan, the floating casino is part of a dying breed that is being […]
The gaming and sports betting platform by WynnBET is now available in Indiana as the fifth state where the company is live. Wynn is anticipating launches in several other jurisdictions this year. Sportsbook and Gaming by WynnBET Arrives in Indiana WynnBET is live in yet another state, bringing its full portfolio of casino and sports betting […]
US casino giant Caesars Entertainment announced plans this week to expand its operations at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in a $32.5 million investment to affirm its commitment to the Hawkeye State. “This investment at Indiana Grand is a testament to our continued commitment to Indiana.” Anthony Carano, President and COO, Caesars Entertainment WSOP Room […]
Indiana’s sports betting handle went down in February after five consecutive months of record-breaking numbers. Lack of Football Drags Down Sports Betting Handle Indiana sports betting experienced a slight decrease in February. After five record months in a row, players in the state wagered $273.9 million, according to figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission […]
Sports betting in Indiana continued to grow in January, the monthly revenue report from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) revealed, making the first month of 2021 the fifth consecutive to break the previous high in revenues. Another Record Month Sportsbooks in the state generated $348.2 million in sports wagers in January, two times more compared […]
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians that operates the Four Winds Casino in South Bend inked a new gambling compact with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. The new compact would allow the casino to offer table games, slot games and sports betting. State and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Sign New Gaming Compact The Four Winds […]
Legal online gambling is now one step closer in Indiana after Representative Alan Morrison published a bill proposing the legalization and regulation of the activity. The newly introduced House Bill 1406 proposes a tax rate of 18% on adjusted gross revenues and an initial $500,000 fee for interactive gaming operators. HB 1406 Proposes Online Gambling […]
Boyd Gaming, Aristocrat and Sightline Payments have teamed up for cashless transactions at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City. Cashless Solutions to Go Live at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan Leading provider of cashless payment solutions Sightline Payments has teamed up with gaming heavyweights Boyd Gaming and Aristocrat Technologies to guide the companies through […]
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 […]
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, […]
