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Top 10 luckiest US states where Americans win huge lottery jackpots

Data analysis by Jackpot City Casino found that Maine is the luckiest state in the US in terms of average winnings per ticket holders, at a total of $574900000 per ticket New research looked at the luckiest US states when it comes to lottery winnings Winning the lottery is a dream for many, but the chances of huge jackpots are usually very…
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Hard Rock Casino does big business in short month

Exciting games, delicious dining and a packed entertainment schedule continue to push the volume ever higher - even in a short month - at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Data released Tuesday 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…
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Hard Rock Casino does big business in short month
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Chicago casino hits new monthly highs for visitors, revenue

The new casino in downtown Chicago appears to be on a winning streak after recording in February its highest daily attendance and revenue since opening its doors in September. At the same time, Bally's Chicago continues to generate tax receipts well below the sky-high expectations for the city's only legal gaming destination. Data recently released…
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Chicago casino hits new monthly highs for visitors, revenue
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10 Best Real Money IN Casino Sites

Jackpot slots are so popular these days, and top Indiana online casinos serve them hotter than a pit crew in July. But that's not all you can find at the top gaming hubs in the Hoosier State. Sites like Ignition Casino offer the most exciting poker tournaments, fun live dealer games, and more. Of course, you don't want to miss the $3000 poker and…
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Best IN Gambling Sites 2024

Indiana online casinos are currently not available in the state. However, online betting has found a home in Indiana in the form of sports betting and daily fantasy sports. That's in addition to the state's 14 brick-and-mortar casinos, which offer plenty of live casino gaming action, and the state's racetracks and off-track betting…
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock has a happy holiday season at the slots and tables

Holiday shoppers and new year's revelers made time to try their luck at Northwest Indiana's casinos in December in between gatherings with family and friends. Data released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana last month tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the…
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Hard Rock has a happy holiday season at the slots and tables
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Indiana Online Casino Could Make $2 Billion in Three Years

Indiana could generate about $2 billion in revenue over three years if it expands igaming, according to Spectrum Gaming Group. The legalization of online casino and poker would have "little impact" on land-based casinos and could create numerous jobs. Spectrum Gaming used data from six other states to make its predictions, using three different…
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Indiana Online Casino Could Make $2 Billion in Three Years
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Study Makes Case for Online Casino Wagering in Indiana

Indiana gaming regulators are evaluating the potential inclusion of internet casino wagering. The Indiana Gaming Commission has teamed up with Spectrum Gaming Group to deliver an updated study on the potential impact of internet casino gaming in the Hoosier State. In 2022, the IGC summoned Spectrum to conduct a study on iGaming in Indiana and, a…
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Study Makes Case for Online Casino Wagering in Indiana
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Terre Haute Casino Resort set to open April 5

Terre Haute's new casino is scheduled to open April 5, with the adjacent hotel to open May 15. The Terre Haute Casino Resort, which is owned by Churchhill Downs, posted the opening dates on its Facebook page Monday afternoon. The casino grand opening celebration is set for 10:30 a.m. April 5. Thereafter, the casino will be open 24/7. The casino and…
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Terre Haute Casino Resort set to open April 5
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Chicago casino attendance, revenue still below opening month

The new casino in downtown Chicago, after nearly three full months in business, has yet to become the tourist mecca or gambling emporium its supporters hoped it would be. Data released by the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday show November attendance and revenue at Bally's Chicago were relatively unchanged compared to the casino's October…
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Chicago casino attendance, revenue still below opening month
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Indiana Legislature Rules Out Internet Casino Gaming In 2024

The conviction of a former Indiana state legislator on bribery charges related to a 2019 gaming bill has led to a pause on any bills for online casino gaming to be heard in the Hoosier State for 2024. Former Indiana Rep. Sean Eberhart agreed to plead guilty this month to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud filed by the…
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Indiana Legislature Rules Out Internet Casino Gaming In 2024
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock hits two years as Indiana's top-earning casino

GARY - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has at least one thing in common with Taylor Swift. They're both always at the top of the charts. Data released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) show Hard Rock in October once again tallied more "win," or revenue after paying successful bettors, than any of the 11 other commercial casinos in the…
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Hard Rock hits two years as Indiana's top-earning casino
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Chicago casino daily attendance, win dips in second month

Has luck already run out for the new casino in downtown Chicago? Data recently released by the Illinois Gaming Board show Bally's Chicago saw fewer people wagering less money on a daily basis in October compared to its partial first month of operations in September. Altogether, Bally's tallied 83113 guests at its Medinah Temple gaming facility in…
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Chicago casino daily attendance, win dips in second month
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Baccarat remains top casino table game in Indiana

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,…
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Baccarat remains top casino table game in Indiana
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock remains Indiana's most popular casino in July

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…
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Hard Rock remains Indiana's most popular casino in July
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Indiana’s Most Popular Gambling Games

Residents of The Hoosier State have been fortunate enough to have online sports betting in Indiana since 2019. But, despite the popularity of sports betting in the country, it's not the most popular gambling niche in Indiana. The Hoosier Lottery is by far the most-played gambling game in the state. Following the lottery, slot machines are the…
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Indiana Casino in Terre Haute Breaks Ground for Projected 2023 Opening

The latest Indiana casino project is officially underway. In November 2021, Churchill Downs Inc. was awarded the right to develop a casino in Terre Haute in western Indiana, near the Illinois border. On Tuesday, groundbreaking was held for that project, the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, as local dignitaries attended. According to a release in…
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State Rep. Files Bill To Legalize Online Casino Gaming In Indiana

Perhaps the third time will be the charm to launch internet casino gamling in Indiana. State Rep. Ethan Manning filed House Bill 1536 on Thursday, which was given a first reading and referred to the Committee on Public Policy. If it passes, operators could offer online poker, roulette, slots, and blackjack in the Hoosier State, as well as digital…
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State Rep. Files Bill To Legalize Online Casino Gaming In Indiana
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Indiana Online Poker, Casino Would Bring in More Tax Revenue

If lawmakers decide to expand iGaming to include online casino gaming and online poker in Indiana, state and local governments would see a windfall in additional tax revenue, according to a new fiscal study by the state. Meanwhile, online poker and casino gaming would generate up to $812 million in annual revenue in the third year of legalization,…
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Indiana Online Poker, Casino Would Bring in More Tax Revenue
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock continues to be Indiana's top earning casino

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…
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Slot Surge Pushes Indiana Casino Win Over $200M For December

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported $203.9 million in casino win for the month of December, with a strong bounce-back in slot revenue pushing the Hoosier State over the $200 million mark to close out 2022. The total was a 3.9% increase from the $196.2 million in win for November - the first time it slipped below $200 million since June. Slot…
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Expanded gaming floor ups the volume at Hard Rock Casino

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…
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Expanded gaming floor ups the volume at Hard Rock Casino
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PlayStar Launches Online Casino App in New Jersey

PlayStar has released its App Store and Google Play Store online casino app in New Jersey. The company will now offer players a number of titles through its dedicated mobile solution, including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and various slots. These games include Starburst, Cleopatra, Megajackpots, and other player-favorite titles that are part of…
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Plans For Hard Rock Casino in Indiana Halted Because of Construction Costs

Despite the great success of Gary Hotel in Indiana, it won't join the group of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana properties. The expansion plans are on hold since Hard Rock International didn't approve the hotel's construction. Delayed due to the construction costs: On Thursday, Jon Lucas, chief operating officer at Hard Rock International, spoke…
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Plans For Hard Rock Casino in Indiana Halted Because of Construction Costs
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Wind Creek Breaks Ground For Suburban Cook County Casino In Illinois

Somewhat overshadowed by the process of Bally's moving forward as the applicant for Chicago's downtown casino license, Wind Creek quietly broke ground for another casino in Illinois, this one located in the south suburbs of Cook County. The Illinois Gaming Board selected Wind Creek over South Suburban Development last December, capping a process…
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Indiana Casino Revenue Ticks Down To $204 Million In September

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…
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Indiana Casino Win Down in May But Still Exceeds $200 Million

Indiana casinos had their win totals dip a bit in May, but the state's 12 commercial gaming facilities still combined to top $200 million for the fourth consecutive month. The total casino win includes revenue derived from table games and electronic gaming devices (EGDs, or slot machines). In May, the state's total win was $211895475. That was down…
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Indiana Casino Win Down in May But Still Exceeds $200 Million
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Indiana Casino Revenue Drops Below $200 Million For June

Indiana casinos are still raking in the bucks, but summer is seeing the state experience a slight swoon. The Hoosier State's 12 commercial casinos combined for $197197354 in total gaming win (i.e. revenue) last month. That was a 6.9% decline and also a 3.8% fall in a year-over-year comparison to June 2021 ($204.95 million). That ended a four-month…
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Indiana Casino Revenue Drops Below $200 Million For June
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PlayStar Introduces Online Casino Application in New Jersey

PlayStar has launched its online casino app on the App Store and Google Play Store in New Jersey. The app includes a 100% bonus on deposits up to $1000 and 500 free spins. Through its dedicated mobile solution, the company will now provide a variety of games, including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and slots. These games include user favorites…
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Vigo casino could be ready by December 2023

Bulldozers began moving dirt shortly after a June 21 groundbreaking to start construction of the Queen of Terre Haute Resort Casino on the city's east side. Churchill Downs Inc.'s $260 million project, up from an initial $240 million, is to include a casino with 1000 slot machines and 50 table games, as well as a 10-story hotel featuring 125 luxury…
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Coming to a State Near You, Online Casinos

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…
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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Indiana gambling tax revenue tops $1B for first time in a decade

Indiana tax revenue generated by Hoosiers gambling exceeded $1 billion during the 2022 state budget year for the first time in a decade, recently released data show. Altogether, state government reaped $1.04 billion from gambling-related revenue streams between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022 - an 8% increase from the $958.3 million in gambling…
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Indiana gambling tax revenue tops $1B for first time in a decade
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Leo Morris: Gambling is a fickle game

Suppose I told you I spend a lot of time putting out bids in hopes of winning a contract. You might think I was a construction engineer, planning to cash in on the hefty contribution I made to the mayor's re-election campaign. If you have a darker turn of mind, you might suspect that I moonlight as a hit man for the mob. But, no, I'm just an old…
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Leo Morris: Gambling is a fickle game
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Indiana: Tax revenue from gambling breaks the $1B mark in budget year 2022

Tax revenue generated for gambling in Indiana exceeded $1 billion during the 2022 state budget year, marking the first time in a decade, according to data released this week. In all forms of gambling combined, the state government collected $1.04 billion between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, which marks an 8% increase from $958.3 million during…
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Indiana: Tax revenue from gambling breaks the $1B mark in budget year 2022
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Study Analyzes Potential For Indiana Online Casino Legalization

Indiana could soon consider online casino gambling to add to its online sports betting industry. The Indiana Gaming Commission in February 2022 contracted Spectrum Gaming Group to undertake a study of internet casino gaming. The findings were released this week. The study could impact legislative efforts in 2023. Spectrum said it employed three…
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Study Analyzes Potential For Indiana Online Casino Legalization
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Internet Casino Gambling Could Become Legal Soon Across Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO): Following the state's success of sports betting, another form of gambling could become legal in the Hoosier State soon. Its no secret that legalized sports betting has made a huge impact on Indiana, to accompany the revenue seen from the state's 12 casinos. The casinos alone earning $700 million in taxes in the most…
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Internet Casino Gambling Could Become Legal Soon Across Indiana
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Legal online gaming no threat to Indiana's casino industry, study finds

The Hoosier State could legalize real-money slot machines and casino table games played over the internet, known as iGaming, without significantly cutting into earnings or employment at its 12 brick-and-mortar casinos, including the four in Northwest Indiana. That's the conclusion of a new study released Tuesday of the potential impacts of iGaming…
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Legal online gaming no threat to Indiana's casino industry, study finds
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Hard Rock Piles Up $372M In First Year Of Operations In Indiana

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,…
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Hard Rock Piles Up $372M In First Year Of Operations In Indiana
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PlayUp Still Plans To Offer US iGaming

PlayUp is taking its time entering the US iGaming market. However, the online gambling operator may not need to hurry. Two of the four states for which it's got market access agreements don't yet offer legal online casino marketplaces. If it feels like it's been a year since the Sydney -based online betting platform provider declared its intentions…
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Indiana Casinos Claim Over $235M In Revenue For March

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported its state's 10 casinos and two racinos generated more than $235 million in revenue for March, the state's highest monthly total in nine years. March has historically been a good month for casinos in the Hoosier State, with the total marking the sixth consecutive year it has cleared $200 million when not…
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Indiana Casinos Claim Over $235M In Revenue For March
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Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for sixth consecutive month

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…
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Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for sixth consecutive month
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Gary loses cut of Terre Haute casino revenue

The city of Gary will not directly benefit from the new casino at Terre Haute, even though the license for the west-central Indiana gaming facility, set to break ground in coming weeks, originally was assigned by the state to the Steel City. A new local development agreement (LDA) recently approved by the Vigo County commissioners and the Churchill…
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Gary loses cut of Terre Haute casino revenue
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock Casino attracts big bucks in short month

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…
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Hard Rock Casino attracts big bucks in short month
The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Rebranding brings Horseshoe Casino to central Indiana

The Hoosier State now is home to two Horseshoe casinos. In addition to Horseshoe Hammond, the former Indiana Grand horse track casino in the central Indiana city of Shelbyville was rebranded Tuesday as Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing and Casino. The rebranding caps a $33.7 million expansion and renovation that included creation of a 5000-square-foot…
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Rebranding brings Horseshoe Casino to central Indiana
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Indiana Online Casino Bills Crash And Burn In Record Time

Well, that was fast. It's just one month into 2022 and Indiana lawmakers have both introduced and subsequently killed online casino bills. HB 1337 and HB 1356 were two weeks old when they died in an Indiana General Assembly committee. They were the greatest hope for another state entering the list of legal states with online casino gambling. The…
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Indiana Online Casino Bills Crash And Burn In Record Time
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BetMGM: 'Winds Are Turning' For Casinos' Stance On Online Gambling

The CEO of BetMGM, the US market leader in online casino gambling, said today that the "winds are turning" in favor of iGaming growth for two reasons. First, its historical foes - established land-based casinos - have become its allies and partners. Those business owners are now coming to realize that online casino games don't cannibalize…
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BetMGM: 'Winds Are Turning' For Casinos' Stance On Online Gambling
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Which States Might Legalize Online Casino Gaming In 2022?

Legalized mobile sports betting has spread throughout the country in the years since PASPA was overturned, becoming legal in over 30 states. The same can't be said for online casino gaming, which has been legally offered in some U.S. states since 2013. Six states - Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia -…
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Which States Might Legalize Online Casino Gaming In 2022?
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Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for third consecutive month

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…
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Hard Rock is Indiana's top earning casino for third consecutive month
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Indiana The Talk Of Southland Cook County Casino License Applicants

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…
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Indiana The Talk Of Southland Cook County Casino License Applicants
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Lucy Luck Appeals Terre Haute Casino License Denial

Lucy Luck Gaming, the Terre Haute-based company that was previously granted a license to build and operate a casino in the city in partnership with Hard Rock International, has filed an appeal to the Indiana Gaming Commission's decision not to renew that license. The Hoosier State gaming regulator announced its decision in late June, explaining…
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Lucy Luck Appeals Terre Haute Casino License Denial
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Hard Rock tops Horseshoe again in casino table games play

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…
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Hard Rock Northern Indiana Beats Horseshoe in Table Game Play in August

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…
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Hard Rock Northern Indiana Beats Horseshoe in Table Game Play in August
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New Hard Rock Casino is top Indiana destination for table games players

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,…
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Hard Rock challenging Horseshoe Casino for NWI market dominance

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…
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Caesars Sells Southern Indiana Casino to Cherokee Tribe in $250M Deal

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment Inc. has agreed to sell its Caesars Southern Indiana casino to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) for $250 million, news emerged Thursday. The Southern Indiana property is being sold to the tribal operation a year after Caesars completed its $90 million renovation and expansion. Caesars Southern Indiana…
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Caesars Sells Southern Indiana Casino to Cherokee Tribe in $250M Deal
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How Hard Rock is taking on the U.S. casino giants

If you have visited any major city in the world, you are likely to have seen a Hard Rock Café. In terms of the café, despite the American influence, the first Hard Rock Café opened for business in London in 1971 under the guidance of Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton. Having initially started with some elaborate decoration, the café quickly switch to…
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How Hard Rock is taking on the U.S. casino giants
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Second Hard Rock gaming property set to be developed in Indiana

A second Hard Rock gaming property is poised to be constructed in the Hoosier State following the successful May 14 opening of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary. Jon Lucas, chief operating officer for Hard Rock International, told the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) Tuesday that Hard Rock has agreed to develop and manage a "Rocksino"…
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WATCH NOW: An exclusive look inside the new Hard Rock Casino

GARY - A new era of gaming, dining and entertainment in Northwest Indiana begins at 5 p.m. Friday when officials press "play" and open the doors of the Hard Rock Casino to the public for the first time. There is no "stop" button. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the speakers will be thumping inside the $300 million casino located…
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