Casino
May 13, 2022
Blue Chip Casino Gambler Tried to Dodge Child Support Payment
Casinos have seen it all and they know how to spot foul play when there is one. Billy J. Butler, a lucky punter who tried to stay under the radar, was arrested over attempted fraud at the Blue Chip Casino, asking another person to collect his winnings. The man tried to send someone else to […]
Casino
April 12, 2022
Indiana Senator Admits Taking $40K Illegal Contributions from Casino
Former Republican senator Brent Waltz pled guilty on Monday to accepting $40,000 in illegal contributions by a casino company back in 2016. The money was extended to the senator to support his 2016 congressional campaign which ended up with Waltz defeated. Waltz decided to plead guilty ahead of a trial that he was going to […]
Casino
March 9, 2022
CDI’s Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort Moves a Step Closer
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) formally presented to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) a new location for the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort in a meeting Thursday. Presenting the New Location At the IGC meeting, the land-based casino and horse racing operator was represented by its SVP of Corporate Development Jason Sauer and SVP of […]
Business
February 17, 2022
MaximBet Eyes US Expansion, Seeks to Launch in Iowa, Indiana
After entering Colorado last year, MaximBet announced on Thursday that it plans to continue its US expansion by launching its services in Iowa and Indiana. MaximBet Continues US Expansion MaximBet, the lifestyle sports betting and online casino brand operated by Carousel Group in collaboration with Maxim, announced that it plans to continue its US expansion. […]
Industry
February 16, 2022
Indiana Lawmakers Work To Prevent State Lottery From Going Online
Some lawmakers in Indiana refuse to recognize that digital operations are the future. To maintain control of the Hoosier Lottery’s operations, they have added language to a tax bill Tuesday that would prevent the lottery from expanding into online tickets or games. The expansion into the digital realm, already found in many states, could only […]
Industry
February 14, 2022
Indiana Sees Sports Betting Give State Casinos a Boost in January
Indiana sports bettors placed more than $500 million in sports wagers last month. This is a new record for the state, but could soon be broken. If Super Bowl betting, once the final tallies are in, is as good as predicted, February could set another new record. Hoosier State Sports Betting Soars The Indiana […]
Casino
February 8, 2022
Churchill Downs Plans to Rezone the $240m Terre Haute Casino in Indiana
Churchill Downs Inc. is altering its Terre Haute casino development plans as the gaming company wants to rezone the property on west-central Indiana city’s east side. CDI applied for rezoning the $240-million property on Monday. CDI Was the Only Company That Didn’t Want the Casino to Be On the East Side Back in November, Churchill […]
Casino
January 21, 2022
IDEA Growth Study Outlines Benefits to Indiana IGaming Legalization
As the USA has warmed up towards gambling and numerous states have launched their own sports betting and/or online gambling markets, more states start pondering launching a market of their own. Indiana’s House Bill 1356 envisions just that as it proposes launching online gambling in the state. Here is a look at what Indiana stands […]
Industry
January 13, 2022
Indiana: Sportsbooks Hit $463M in Wagers during December 2021
Legalized in May 2019, Indiana launched sports betting in September 2019. After the strong revenue results from November 2021, December was another good month for sportsbooks in the state. In fact, Indiana sportsbooks surpassed $400 million in betting handle for the second month in a row. December Marks Another Successful Month for Sportsbooks in Indiana […]
Legal
January 6, 2022
Full House Backs Off Lawsuit Against the Indiana Gaming Commission
Full House Resorts wasn’t happy with the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) last month. The gaming regulator chose Churchill Downs as the operator of a casino in Vigo County, leading Full House to sue the commission. Cooler heads prevail, though, and Full House has decided not to move forward with its lawsuit. Full House Throws in […]