#Ameristar Casino

Baccarat was the most popular table game at Indiana casinos during the 2023 state budget year - displacing the long-running favorite, blackjack, for a second consecutive year. The Indiana Gaming Commission's (IGC) recently released annual report shows $673.2 million was wagered on baccarat in Hoosier State casinos between July 1, 2022, and June 30,…

The last full month of summer was a tough one for Northwest Indiana's four casinos - even before the new downtown Chicago casino opened last week. Data released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show each Region gaming destination last month failed to increase its "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, compared to August…

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Several people hit the jackpot at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles in July. The casino reports that 12 people won at least $10000 last month, with more than $1.1 million won in jackpots. Ameristar July jackpots: July 1: $12000 from a Lock it Link machine. July 2: $14000 from a Samurai 888 Katsum machine. July 5: $108000 jackpot…

Indiana has reported its state revenue for the month of July. The state reported a total revenue of $212.7m, a total slot revenue of $173.2m and a total table win of $39.5m. In regards to casinos generating the most revenue, Hard Rock Casino North Indiana garnered the highest revenue of $36.9m, followed by Horseshoe Indianapolis with the second…

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has maintained its position as the state's top earning casino for nearly two full years. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in July once again tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the Hoosier State for…

A blackjack player from Georgia allegedly found himself detained at Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk for the gambling practice of card counting, according to his lawsuit against the casino, the city and others. Faced with a long layover at Denver International Airport, plaintiff Joseph Shiraef decided to spend that time on Oct. 19, 2021, about an…

Exciting games, delicious dining and a packed entertainment schedule continue to push the volume ever higher at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in June once again tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial…

May was a tough month for Northwest Indiana's four commercial casinos. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show each Region gaming destination last month failed to increase its "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, compared to May 2022. Even the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, which consistently has bested…

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana earned more money in March than any month since opening its doors nearly two years ago. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in March tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the state for a 18th…

According to the latest report from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), released on Friday, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana was the state's highest-earning casino for the 17th month in a row. The property saw a 9% increase in casino win for February to $34.4 million when compared to the same month last year. It also accounted for 17% of the…

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana continues to be a hit. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in February tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the state for a 17th consecutive month. Hard Rock recorded $34.4 million in win last month…

Professional mixed martial arts fighters. The casino is the best place for fights. TOP 3 gambling establishments where MMA fights were held Fights by professional UFC fighters attract with their unbridled brutality. You can witness the rise or fall of another champion in every match. Such tournaments are as exciting as playing in a casino. It is no…

EAST CHICAGO - Ameristar Casino officials cut the ribbon on an expansion of their pavilion gaming area Friday, adding more than 90 new slot machines outfitted with popular themes and the latest in gaming technology. VIP Ameristar players got first crack at trying their luck on the devices, including a refreshed version of the classic "Jackpot…

Four Winds Casino in South Bend, Indiana, is set to debut its new hotel tower on March 1. The 23-story tower is adjacent to the existing property and promises guests luxury amenities and "exceptional" views of its surroundings. The third casino hotel in northern Indiana features 317 rooms, including 83 suites, as well as a spa, restaurant,…

They're singing "Happy Birthday" this week at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. But it might be hard to hear the tune over guests' seemingly unquenchable appetite for wagering at the Gary entertainment destination. Data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in April was the highest earning casino in the…

There's no turning down the volume at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in December tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos located throughout the state for a 15th consecutive month. Hard Rock…

An expanded gaming floor and endless entertainment options helped Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana once again outpace its rivals in the Hoosier State. Data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in October tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos…

The Indiana Gaming Commission released Tuesday its financial results for the statewide casino revenue in June, showing a decline for the third consecutive month. Altogether, Indiana casinos tallied $197.2 million last month, a 7% decrease compared to May's win of $211 million, which was 8% less than April's. Last month's win was also down 16.2%…

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has been the Hoosier State's top-earning gaming destination for one full year. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in September tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos located throughout Indiana for a…

Statewide casino revenues inched up year-over-year in November after a steep decline of $7 million year-over-year in October. November revenues were about $800000 higher than the same month last year when the Indiana Gaming Commission reports the state's casinos brought in about $196.2 million in handle. The figure is up from about $195.3 million…

Bally's took another crucial step forward in its efforts to build a $1.7 billion casino in downtown Chicago on Wednesday when the full city council approved its proposal for the River West neighborhood. The 39-5 vote, with five absent and one recusal, came after the city's plan commission and zoning committee each approved the amended proposal on…

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is less than three weeks away from completing a full year as the Hoosier State's top-earning gaming destination. And it certainly looks like the 16-month-old casino, located adjacent to Interstate 80/94 at Burr Street in Gary, is going to make it. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show…

Inflationary pressures can be seen in overall casino revenues in the state, which came in at $207.6 million in October compared to $214.5 million for the same month last year, an almost $7 million drop, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's monthly report. Hard Rock Northern Indiana continued its streak as the state's top earning casino for…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported $204 million in casino gaming win for September, a slight decline from the previous month. It was, however, the third consecutive month in which overall win topped $200 million. September's figure was 0.9% lower compared to August's $205.8 million collected by the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. The…

Lake County was gain home to Indiana's two top-earning casinos in May with Hard Rock Casino Northwest Indiana in Gary in the No. 1 spot at $36.3 million and Horseshoe Casino Hammond at No. 2 with $28.9 million, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission monthly report. Ameristar Casino in East Chicago posted a $17.5 million win for the month. The…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported statewide casino win totaling $205.8 million for August, as both table and slot revenue lagged compared to July. The overall figure represented a 6.9% decline from the claimed by the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. It was also a 1.6% year-over-year drop from the $209.3 million in win for August 2021. The…

There have long been issues surrounding online sportsbooks and casinos in the United States. Due to the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) that was established in 1992, the act of gambling on sports was prohibited. The Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act of 2006 made it illegal for companies to accept bets online, including…

Every slot machine and every table game inside every Indiana casino is designed and operated so the casino always wins in the long run. Gamblers may hit a lucky hand at the tables from time to time or be handed a big pile of cash when the slot machine bonus game lands on a jackpot. But no matter how much a casino pays out to its players on any…

It remains true in the gaming industry that the house always wins. Lately, however, the houses in Indiana have been winning a little bit less. Data released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show statewide casino "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, fell in June for a third consecutive month. Altogether, Indiana casinos…

Earnings at Northwest Indiana casinos dipped everywhere in July compared to the same month one year ago - except at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The Gary gaming and entertainment destination last month earned $36.8 million in casino "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, a nearly 15% increase compared to Hard Rock's July 2021 win…

The Company continues its accelerated expansion efforts with the expected opening by end of 2022 Los Angeles, CA (RestaurantNews.com) On a mission to drive rapid development, JINYA Ramen Bar announced today the company expects to open one of its acclaimed Japanese ramen restaurants at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk ("Ameristar Black Hawk")…

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported casino win of $197.2 million for June, the third straight month it has declined across the state's 10 casinos and two racinos. While not a low for the calendar year, June's casino win represented a 6.9% decrease from the $211.9 million reported in May and ended a three-month streak in which the venues combined…

Money from Chicago's new casino already is rolling in years before the $1.74 billion gaming and entertainment destination even is constructed northwest of the Loop. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corp. this week paid $40 million to Chicago in accordance with the casino development agreement recently inked between Bally's and the city. The money is…

Money from Chicago's new casino already is rolling in years before the $1.74 billion gaming and entertainment destination even is constructed northwest of the Loop. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corp. this week paid $40 million to Chicago in accordance with the casino development agreement recently inked between Bally's and the city. The money is…

Casinos across Indiana extended the state's streak of clearing $200 million in gaming revenue to three as the Indiana Gaming Commission reported nearly $212 million in win for the month of May. The figure represents a 7.5% decline from April's $229.1 million and is 9.9% off the $235.2 million generated in March that represents the best month of…

Higher than usual prices at gas stations, grocery stores and just about everywhere else appear to be leaving Hoosiers with less money to play with at the casinos in Northwest Indiana and across the state. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show statewide casino "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, fell in May…

The Chicago City Council overwhelmingly agreed Wednesday to support a plan by Rhode Island-based Bally's Corp. to construct and operate a $1.7 billion casino, hotel and entertainment facility northwest of the Loop, near the southern tip of Goose Island. The Democratic-controlled council voted 41-7 to endorse Mayor Lori Lightfoot's recommendation…

According to data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission, Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary was the highest-earning casino in the state in April for the seventh consecutive month, once again surpassing former earnings leader Horseshoe Casino in Hammond for revenue. Indiana's sports betting and casino industries combined generated…

Hard Rock might have lost out on being the finalist for the downtown casino in Chicago, but it can take plenty of solace in quickly establishing itself as the top revenue generator across the state line in Indiana. The Seminole tribe-based gaming group, which recently celebrated the first anniversary of opening its $300 million casino in Gary,…

A mock interview. A rush of well-wishers carrying a big check and bouquet of flowers. Tears of joy and excitement. The mood was light and giddy as Ameristar Casino General Manager Ryan Coppola recently handed out three of five $20000 scholarships to children of employees, one of many ways in which the East Chicago casino is celebrating its 25th…

As reported by the Indiana Gaming Commission on Monday, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana property was the highest earning casino in March for the sixth consecutive month, once again surpassing the former earnings leader, Caesars' Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. The casino's win from slot machines and table games accounted for $38.5 million for…

The party never stops at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in March was the highest earning casino in the Hoosier State for a sixth consecutive month - once again surpassing the former earnings leader, Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, for "win," or revenue after paying…

Even a shorter than usual month can't stop the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana from extending its dominance of the Region's gaming market. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in February was the highest earning casino in the Hoosier State for a fifth consecutive month - once again surpassing the perennial…

The wins keep on coming for the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in December was the highest earning casino in the Hoosier State for a third consecutive month - once again surpassing the perennial earnings leader, Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, for "win," or revenue after…

Casinos are increasingly common in many parts of the US, although the quality can vary from place to place and some states are better endowed in this regard than others. If you are planning a trip that includes some casino visits, here are just a few of the states where world-class venues are found in abundance. Where better to start than the state…

Casino patrons in Northwest Indiana are singing a new song when it comes to the Region's most popular gaming destination. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in October attracted more play and earned more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than the Horseshoe Casino…

So, you want to work at a casino? Like getting a straight flush, getting the job might be harder than you think. With a new casino on the horizon for Vigo County, getting hired to work there likely will require more steps than just providing a resume, depending on the scope of work. Casinos and casino-related jobs employ 12496 workers in Indiana…

Colorado's gaming destinations - Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek - were more popular than ever this summer thanks to investment in facilities, increased betting limits and expanded game options. The state's collective effort to create Las Vegas-style gaming destinations is paying off, keeping Colorado bettors' dollars local. Voters in…

About the only thing missing from presentations Wednesday by the four applicants for a casino license in Southland Cook County was the declaration of the childhood phrase, "One, two, three, four, I declare a border war!" The promise to keep gaming tax revenue dollars in Illinois and out of Indiana while building communities was a prevailing theme…

The competition between the Horseshoe Casino and the Hard Rock Casino for Northwest Indiana gaming market dominance is not letting up. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) shows the Hard Rock in August outpaced the Horseshoe in table game play for the second consecutive month, while the Horseshoe maintained its top statewide…

Horseshoe Casino and Hard Rock Casino have a massive competition for Northwest Indiana's gambling market and, as the numbers show, these two giants are dominating the region. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) released data on Friday that shows that Horseshoe has been outpaced in table game play by Hard Rock for the second consecutive month. In…

People who enjoy playing table games at casinos, particularly baccarat, are flocking to the new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary. Data released Thursday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show more money was wagered in July on table games at Hard Rock than any other casino in the state, even the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond. Altogether,…

Chief Operating Officer David Farahi Leaving the Company to Pursue Business Interests Outside the Gaming and Hospitality Industry 20-Year Gaming and Hospitality Industry Veteran, Michelle Shriver, Appointed Corporate Vice President of Operations RENO, Nev., Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) ("Monarch" or…

Riverwalk Casino Hotel is yet another gaming destination in the historic town of Vicksburg, Mississippi. And when you're looking for a casino that has a bit of everything but not so much that you'll stay at the resort for a week and still not have gotten to everything, then it is your ideal gaming destination. Today's post will tell you all you…

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg is a Penn National Gaming casino in the historic town of Vicksburg, Mississippi. And this one is a full-out resort, so expect to spend time both here and exploring one of the most popular attractions that is Vicksburg, Mississippi. Today's post will focus on Ameristar and what kind of sensational gaming it brings to…

The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana appears to be giving the Hammond Horseshoe Casino a run for its money as the top grossing gaming destination in Northwest Indiana, and the Hoosier State. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show the new Gary casino earned $20.6 million in "win," or revenue after paying successful…

Indiana's casino industry appears to be on the rebound despite COVID-19 prevention measures that continue to limit seating at slot machines and table games, and prevent casinos from hosting many live entertainment events. Data released Wednesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission show Indiana casinos in April collectively generated $211.7 million in…

Two central Indiana racinos have added table games to their gaming offering thanks to the May 8, 2019, passage of a controversial bill allowing lucrative casino industry changes. On New Year's Day, Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson opened 28 table games, while on the same day some 42 miles south in Shelbyville, Indiana Grand…

Northwest Indiana's five casinos and the two Four Winds casinos in Indiana and Michigan will be opening their doors on Monday following a three-month closure, but like with many businesses in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the experience won't quite be the same. Under minimum standards set by the Indiana Gaming Commission, a reduced number of…

If you followed the passing of Colorado's Amendment 77 late last year, it might please you to know that City Council members of gambling towns have now elected to increase betting limits and allow new games. Amendment 77 allows cities to opt-out of the $100 betting cap along with the inclusion of new games, as long as the titles were accepted by…