By Mike Johnson

Legal

Casino Executive in Indiana Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions

September 30, 2020

The Department of Justice revealed a statement that indicted the former Republican Senator Brent Waltz and the gaming executive John Keeler for illegal corporate contributions in Indiana. According to the allegations, the two men were involved in a conspiracy, fueling Waltz’s 2016 election campaign. A Former Senator and a Gaming Executive Indicted in Indiana A […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

TheScore Taps New Betting Market with Indiana App Launch

September 19, 2020

Following the successful launch of its dedicated mobile app in Colorado last week, theScore Bet confirmed that it has entered the Indiana market with a dedicated mobile wagering solution on Friday. TheScore Bet Arrives Scores Big Time with Indiana App Launch Score Media and Gaming Inc. subsidiary, theScore Bet, has launched a dedicated sportsbook app […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

Whiting Mayor Used Campaign Money for Personal Expenditures

August 31, 2020

Mayor of Whiting, Indiana, Joseph Stahura has been charged for wire fraud and filing a false income tax return after using campaign money for personal spending. According to the court record, his wife Diane Stahura also misused the campaign funds. Whiting Mayor Charged with Wire, Tax Fraud Joseph Stahura, Whiting, Indiana Mayor since 2004 has […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

Indiana’s Sports Betting Handle Doubles from June to July

August 21, 2020

Sports betting results in July soared in Indiana, posting a significant improvement over June. Indiana posted $70.9 million in total betting handle, or up 138%. Indiana Sees MLB and NBA Power up Betting Activity Indiana has become the latest state to see a surge in sports betting activity in July after a long hiatus and […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

IGC: Strong Casino Industry Rebound Despite Restrictions

August 11, 2020

The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) released its latest monthly report, revealing July was the strongest month for the state’s sports betting market since February. After a three-month period of shutdown for the casinos, total sports wagering in the Hoosier State since its launch in September 2019 exceeded $1 billion in July. Casinos in Indiana which […]

By Fiona Simmons

Business

Key Week for Eldorado Caesars Merger, Nevada, Indiana Hearings

July 7, 2020

The ongoing merger between Eldorado Resorts (ERI) and Caesars Entertainment (CZR) is facing a critical week ahead, as both the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission will review its details on Wednesday, while on Friday, gaming authorities in Indiana are set to consider the $17.3 billion deal. Gaining the approvals of Nevada […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Caesars Southern Indiana Employees Petition for Enhanced Safety

July 3, 2020

A petition was signed by employees of Caesars in Southern Indiana. The petition urges for changes towards safer work environment and mandatory masks for visitors. Safe Post-COVID-19 Measures Demanded by Caesars Employees Indiana Caesars employees have requested stricter rules for post-COVID-19 operations. The workers signed a petition with more than 300 signatures and addressed it […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Sports Lull Doesn’t Stop Caesars from Indiana, Virginia Expansion Plans

May 22, 2020

Caesars’ Indiana sportsbook has launched successfully with the news just in that the company has secured another license in Virginia. Caesars Launches Successfully in Indiana On Wednesday, May 20, Caesars launched its first official sportsbook in Indiana after receiving regulatory approval on Tuesday, May 19. The new sportsbook is powered by Scientific Games and it […]

By Heidi Specter

Sports

BetMGM Gets Approval for Sports Betting App in Indiana

February 26, 2020

On Monday, BetMGM officially received approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission to launch a mobile sports betting offering in Indiana. This sports betting app is a product of Roar Digital which is the joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings. While there is a lot of excitement pertaining to the addition of a […]

By Simon Deloit

Legal

Indiana Gaming Commission Investigating Spectacle Entertainment

January 27, 2020

Spectacle Entertainment’s plans to set up a gambling venue in the Hoosier State may face some significant delays. The company has recently come under the spotlight for violations that one of the members of its management team committed. According to local media, the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) is investigating the casino operators after it was […]