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By Tomas Medon

Caesars Completes Sale of Southern Indiana Casino

September 10, 2021

Renowned gaming and entertainment operator Caesars Entertainment recently announced its plans to sell off some of its properties in the United States. Now, the Caesars Southern Indiana casino has finally come under new ownership. Thanks to approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission, EBCI Holdings was able to finalize its purchase of the property for a […]

By Tomas Medon

Indiana’s Gambling Industry Edges Closer to Normalcy

August 11, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating effect on the global economy with the gaming industry being one of the biggest casualties. In Indiana, the three-month shut down of gambling and entertainment venues was just as much of a big deal as it was in many other states in the US. However, gambling in the Hoosier […]

By Elaine West

Indiana Approves Eldorado-Caesars Merger

July 14, 2020

The mega-merger between Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts is drawing nearer to closing thanks to the approval from the states that are involved. Last week, the gaming regulators in Nevada gave the green light to the two gaming companies leaving only Indiana and New Jersey on the list of approvals needed for the merger to […]

By Elaine West

Indiana To Offer Legal Betting on the Academy Awards

January 24, 2020

Novelty betting has finally come to Indiana thanks to a recent decision by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). On Wednesday, the gambling regulator officially made betting on the Academy Awards legal. As such, beginning this year, the residents of Indiana will be allowed to place bets on the Oscars at any legal and regulated sportsbook. […]

By Ameana Jones

Hard Rock Kicks Off Construction of Casino in Indiana

January 10, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, Hard Rock Casino and Spectacle Entertainment officially broke ground on a $300 million casino in Gary, Indiana. The gambling property which is currently under construction will be the gaming operator’s 14th casino and Indiana’s very first land-based gambling venue. Unsurprisingly, the launch event was graced by a number of public figures […]

By Alexander Palmer

DraftKings Launches Digital Sportsbook in Indiana

October 4, 2019

This week has been one of the most eventful ones in the global gambling industry and DraftKings is one of the stakeholders that has reaped a lot from it. The company’s efforts to expand its presence in the United States have been paying off quite decently thanks to a number of lucrative partnerships as well […]

By Alexander Palmer

Caesars Announces Plans to Upgrade Its Indiana Casinos

June 28, 2019

Behemoth casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation has recently unveiled plans to upgrade its properties in the state of Indiana as part of its preparations to launch its long-awaiting sports betting offerings. Indiana just recently passed a law that legalized sports betting and Caesars intends to capitalize on the opportunity by being among the first and […]

By Grant Mahon

Horseshoe Southern Indiana Prepares for Rebrand & Sportsbook

May 18, 2019

Renowned gaming operators Caesars Entertainment Corp. has recently unveiled plans to rebrands its Horseshoe Southern Indiana property as part of an ongoing $85 million expansion that will also involve the addition of a sportsbook to the casino’s existing portfolio of products and services. The expansion plans came to light in June 2018 with the whole […]

By Tomas Medon

Indiana’s Sports Betting Bill Awaiting Governor’s Signature

April 26, 2019

After several weeks of heated debated both in the House and Senate in Indiana, the state’s lawmakers have finally approved a sports betting measure and now all that remains for the bill to become a law is the governor’s signature. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 37-12 and the House by a […]

By Alexander Palmer

Indiana Lawmakers Propose Legalization of Sports Betting

October 22, 2018

Huge changes seem to be headed to Indiana’s gaming industry – it is possible that next year, we could finally have legalized sports betting in the state. This follows from last Friday’s summer study committee where the Hozier State’s lawmakers unanimously voted to recommend the legalization of sports wagering during the next legislative session. It […]