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Slots Drag Indiana Casino Revenue Below $200M For November

A sharp decline in revenue from slots and EGD play contributed to the end of a four-month run of casino revenue above $200 million in Indiana, according to November figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission. The overall win of nearly $196.2 million last month was 5.5% off October's total of $207.6 million and the lowest since February's…
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Indiana casinos experience eighth consecutive month of Y-o-Y revenue decline in October

Indiana's gambling industry continues to witness a persistent downward trend in revenue, with October marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year drops for the state's 12 casinos. While the overall financial outlook remains subdued, a contrasting surge in sports betting activity was observed last month, with handle increasing by 6.3%…
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Indiana casinos continue to be short of 2022 in July

Indiana casinos are continuing to see a year-over-year drop in revenue. The state's casinos saw $198.4 million in revenue last month, up 5% from June, but 2.4% lower than the same month in 2022. July's total marks the fifth consecutive year-over-year decline for Indiana's casino revenue totals, according to analysts at PlayIndiana.com. The July…
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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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Hard Rock marks one year as Indiana's top earning casino

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…
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Chicago City Council Approves Bally's $1.7 Billion Casino Plan

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…
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Hard Rock remains Indiana's top earning casino

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…
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The top 4 US cities for casinos and nightlife to visit in 2023

Planning a luxury getaway to America in 2023? If you're on the hunt for the perfect destination in which to indulge in a little nightlife and soak up the glitz and glamour of the casino scene, then you'll be spoiled for choice - and now that global travel has all but returned to normal following several years of disruptions, it's time to dream up…
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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 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 Casinos Generate $190 Million In Win For January

After closing 2021 with a flourish, Indiana's casinos dealt with a New Year's hangover as revenue dropped sharply to start 2022. The state's 10 casinos and two racinos reported close to $190.1 million in total win to the Indiana Gaming Commission for January. While that figure represented a year-over-year increase of 13.4% from the $167.6 million…
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Indiana Casino Win Tails Off To $205.8 Million For August

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…
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Which Indiana casinos, games offer the highest return to players?

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…
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Indiana Casino Win Rebounds To $221.1 Million For July

The Indiana Gaming Commission reported casino win totaling $221.1 million for the month of July, as the state's 10 casinos and two racinos had a sharp-bounce back from June thanks to strong growth in slots revenue. The Hoosier State's 12 venues reported overall month-over-month increases, with nine posting gains 10% or better as they ended a…
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Indiana Casino Win Dips Below $200 Million For June

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…
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Indiana casino revenue drops 8% to $212M in May for a 2nd consecutive month

The Indiana Gaming Commission announced on Friday that revenue from Indiana's casinos fell for a second consecutive month in May, as inflation reaches a new four-decade high. The data released by the Commission shows that statewide casino revenue, after successful bettors were paid, totaled $211.9 million for May, an 8% decrease compared with…
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Indiana Casino Revenue Of $212 Million In May Was Off 7.5% From April

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…
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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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After 25 years, East Chicago casino looks back on changes, growth, giving back

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…
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Top 5 Casinos to Visit in Chicago in 2022

Whether you're visiting Chicago because you fancy a holiday that incorporates casinos or you're visiting Chicago anyway, you'll be happy to hear that there is something to suit everyone. One of the best things about Chicago is that whether you want to visit a super fancy casino or you are brand new to betting and want something smaller and low key…
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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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NWI casinos report $105.7M in revenues for March; Hard Rock again leads state

March is typically the busiest month of the year for Northwest Indiana casinos, according to a casino executive, and last month didn't disappoint. The four casinos together - Ameristar in East Chicago, Blue Chip in Michigan City, Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary and Horseshoe Hammond - raked in $105.7 million in revenues, according to the Indiana…
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NWI casinos report $105.7M in revenues for March; Hard Rock again leads state
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NWI casinos report strong February revenues; all state casinos up 48%

All four Northwest Indiana casinos posted year-over-year increases in revenues in February, with total revenues climbing almost 60%, from $56 million to $89.04 million. Indiana gaming revenues across the state were up 48.5%. While much of the increase can be attributed to the transition from the two Majestic Star Casinos, which took in $8.42…
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NWI casinos report strong February revenues; all state casinos up 48%
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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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Favorable calendar helps NWI casinos to good December report; Hard Rock Northern Indiana leads way with $32.45M

Mild weather coupled with five Fridays helped boost revenues at Northwest Indiana's four casinos by 3% from November to December. The four casinos took in a total of $92.74 million in revenues in December compared to $90.03 million in November and $68.09 million in December 2020, before Hard Rock Northern Indiana replaced the two struggling…
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City hears 5 bids from 3 bidders for new casino

CHICAGO - Three casino development groups are tossing their chips in to play the high stakes political game to become Chicago's gambling home and win approval to open a facility is expected to rake in around $1 billion per year. We learned more about their proposals on Thursday as they made their first public pitches to Mayor Lori Lightfoot at…
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NWI casinos continue strong showing in November revenue report; Hard Rock chief says ‘extremely strong’ table games changes coming

Northwest Indiana casinos continued to dominate the state gaming industry in November, with Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary netting the top spots in overall revenues and table games while Horseshoe Hammond was No. 1 in slots. Horseshoe Hammond took in the second most revenues overall and in table games. Hard Rock, the Region's newest casino,…
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NWI casinos continue strong showing in November revenue report; Hard Rock chief says ‘extremely strong’ table games changes coming
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Five bids submitted for Chicago casino, from Hard Rock, Bally’s and Rush Street Gaming

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Chicago casino game will be five-card draw. Lightfoot's office on Friday announced the city received five proposals from a total of four development groups looking to build and operate the big-city mega-casino that city officials have been trying to land for decades. After pushing back the original summer bidding deadline - a…
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Time2play's Top 10 Budget Gambling Destinations for 2022

SAN GILJAN, Malta, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Time2play.com has published an expertly curated list of the top 10 budget gambling destinations. Price-conscious consumers gamblers looking for a getaway can find out where to get the most for their money. The list features classic favorites, as well as some surprising newcomers. The rankings took…
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Indiana Experiences a Small Drop in September Casino Revenue

As the Indiana Gaming Commission reports, the total casino revenue of the state for the month of September was slightly above $194.7 million, which is a month-to-month decline, compared to August. The cumulative win of the two racinos and 10 casinos in Indiana was $206.6 million. Compared to August's $209.3 million, that is a 1.3% decline. The drop…
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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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Casino revenue dips in August compared to July; Horseshoe, Hard Rock top $30M

Northwest Indiana's four casinos took in a total of $96.08 million in August, down about 8% from the previous month, which had a more favorable calendar for gaming. In July, the casinos raked in a total of $104.2 million, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's monthly revenues report issued Friday. The main difference was the calendar. July…
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Casino revenue dips in August compared to July; Horseshoe, Hard Rock top $30M
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Indiana Gaming Commission Approves Caesars Casino Sale

In the state of Indiana, the gaming regulator has given its seal of approval to a deal between Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Under the terms of the agreement, the former will sell its Caesars Southern Indiana casino to the tribe for a total of $250m. The Indiana Gaming Commission approved the sale during a meeting…
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Lightfoot pushes back casino application deadline as Caesars, MGM pull out

Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday announced she's pushing back the deadline for bids to build a long-sought casino in Chicago as the city looks to lure more developers to the table. Proposals for the mega-casino had been due Aug. 23, but interested parties now have until Oct. 29, giving groups "more time to fully assess" the opportunity and "assemble…
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Hard Rock Northern Indiana doubles revenue of two Majestic Star Casinos it replaced

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…
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IGC Rules on Terre Haute, Horseshoe Hammond Casinos

The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) has provided rulings regarding two casinos in the state, denying the renewal of one facility's license and canceling the forced sale of another. In a blow to its owner Lucky Luck Gaming, a new Terre Haute casino in Vigo County will not have its gaming license renewed by the regulator, according to a ruling…
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Indiana Gaming Commission Makes Major Decisions Regarding Two Casinos

Two major decisions were made this week regarding casino gaming in the state of Indiana. The state Gaming Commission had to decide if Caesars would be able to maintain its Horseshoe Hammond Casino. Also on the table was the license for a casino in Terre Haute. Unfortunately, the Commission decided to pull the casino license from Lucy Luck Gaming…
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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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Horseshoe Casino adds more electronic table games amid COVID-19 pandemic

HAMMOND - The Horseshoe Casino is responding to state limits on live-dealer table game seating amid the COVID-19 pandemic by betting its guests will be open to electronic versions of their favorite games. The Hammond gaming facility recently opened a new electronic table games pit, or "E Pit," on the casino floor that features digital versions of…
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