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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…

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…

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…

Out-of-state competition could be to blame for Indiana's decline in casino revenue, which slid for the third month in a row in May following a lucrative 2022. The state's 12 casinos last month logged $192 million in adjusted gross revenue, the lowest amount all year. That's a 7.6% decrease from May of last year. The numbers indicate gambling at…

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…

DANVILLE, ILL. (WAND) - The city of Danville is one step closer to bringing this casino to life. The Golden Nugget Casino broke ground in Danville in April of 2022. The facility will be fully equipped. "We'll have two sit-down dining restaurants, a sports book. Just shy of 500 slot machines and 14 table games," said James Wilmot, President of…

The third time was not a charm for a bill to legalize online casino gambling in Indiana. It failed to gain traction in the Legislature for a third consecutive year despite earlier optimism about its prospects. House Bill 1536, authored by Rep. Ethan Manning, R-Logansport, would have allowed Hoosiers to play lottery and online casino games on their…

The third time was not a charm for a bill to legalize online casino gambling in Indiana. It failed to gain traction in the Legislature for a third consecutive year despite earlier optimism about its prospects. House Bill 1536, authored by Rep. Ethan Manning, R-Logansport, would have allowed Hoosiers to play lottery and online casino games on their…

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…

Matt Bell, president and chief executive officer of the Casino Association of Indiana, says the time has come for state lawmakers to clear the way for online gaming. "I think policymakers have a moment to make a choice," he told those gathered for a recent legislative conference. Bell warned that without change, casinos could absolutely anticipate…

Matt Bell, president and chief executive officer of the Casino Association of Indiana, says the time has come for state lawmakers to clear the way for online gaming. "I think policymakers have a moment to make a choice," he told those gathered for a recent legislative conference. Bell warned that without change, casinos could absolutely anticipate…

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…

A rising Indiana lawmaker from Cass County will sponsor legislation to legalize online casino gambling and online lottery games, which would give Hoosiers the ability to play state lottery and casino games on their smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. Rep. Ethan Manning, a Republican from Logansport, said the bill will be similar to his…

A rising Indiana lawmaker from Cass County will sponsor legislation to legalize online casino gambling and online lottery games, which would give Hoosiers the ability to play state lottery and casino games on their smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. Rep. Ethan Manning, a Republican from Logansport, said the bill will be similar to his…

Legal, online gaming that goes beyond sports is closer to reality for Indiana than ever before. A recent study suggests Hoosiers are likely spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year in illegal, online gambling - things like poker and slot games. Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) said more and more lawmakers are understanding the extent of what's…

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…

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…

Should Indiana legalize internet casino gaming, better known as iGaming, its introduction would be a "relatively smooth process," bringing hundreds of millions in tax revenue, according to 103-page Indiana Gaming Commission report released Tuesday. That's because Indiana already broke the digital gaming barrier three years ago, when it introduced…

By now you may have seen the photo making the rounds on Twitter: a college basketball court set off to the side of what appears to be a hotel ballroom in Las Vegas. And, well, that's right. Indiana is playing an actual, real college basketball game that counts at the events center of the The Mirage Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. After a…

If you want to play online real-money casino games in the state of Indiana, you don't have to travel to Michigan, where the practice is legal, to place your bets. Hundreds of cyber casinos operated by offshore gambling sites allow anyone with a virtual private network to win or lose money without much fear of prosecution. "We have to be honest with…

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…

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…

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…

The 2022 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the world's premier international gaming trade show, will be held at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas Oct. 10 - 13. It is the once-a-year opportunity for gaming companies to display the latest in research and technology before casino industry leaders. More than 200 exhibitors will be…

Should Indiana legalize internet casino gambling, better known as iGaming, its introduction would be a "relatively smooth process," bringing hundreds of millions in tax revenue, according to 103-page Indiana Gaming Commission report released Tuesday. That's because Indiana already broke the digital gambling barrier three years ago, when it…

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…

Approximately 4% of adults in both Indiana and Illinois have gambling disorders that may prevent them from restraining their wagering even when it has a negative effect on their lives, according to new studies recently completed in each state. The studies, conducted by Prevention Insights, part of the Indiana University School of Public…

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…

Inflation and taxes are dominating thoughts and conversations. Consumer spending, business investment and the job market remain strong, but discussions about the economy tend to circle back to rising prices and taxes. Both played a central role in the Vigo County primary election last week, when voters defeated a school-construction…

Texas is not a gambling-friendly state at the moment. That could start to change, however, if Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke puts into action what he said on Wednesday. O'Rourke claims that if he's elected on Nov. 8, he's "inclined to support" both "legal casino gambling and sports betting in the state of Texas." As far as casinos…

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…

At the moment, few jurisdictions in North America seem to be in a hurry to legalize online casino gambling. Indiana currently holds front-runner status in the race, though so far in 2022 one can barely call it that. The Indiana General Assembly has moved forward on not one, but two House bills aimed at adding iGaming to the existing online betting…

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…

Hey there blackjack players. How would you like to be sitting at a table with a three-card 21, watch the dealer flip over a blackjack, and then get paid a bonus for a tough loss? Or how about playing a slot machine and watching the grand jackpot symbols appear on the first two reels, only to get shut out on the rest of the screen but still cashing…

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…

The Illinois Gaming Board is inching closer to selecting three finalists for a single south suburban Cook County casino license - nearly two full years after receiving four applications from interested companies and communities. On Wednesday, the board spent some five hours listening to presentations from each of the casino license applicants, and…

orthwest Indiana's four casinos reported $93 million in revenues in June, a 23% growth over the same month in 2019, with the new Hard Rock Northern Indiana more than doubling the amount of revenue the two Majestic Star Casinos it replaced took in last June. Horseshoe Hammond and Ameristar also showed year-over-year revenue increases while Blue…