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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

New Terre Haute casino set to open its doors Friday

Indiana once again will have 13 commercial casinos operating Friday when the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. after nearly three years of planning and construction. The new casino, located near U.S. 41 on the Indiana-Illinois state line about 150 miles directly south of Northwest Indiana, features 1000 slot machines, 36 live…

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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…

Payment Methods ・ 02 March 2024

Trib Star

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…

Travel ・ 10 January 2024

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,…

Baccarat ・ 17 September 2023

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Rivers Casino announces partnership with MSC Cruises

Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino have announced a new agreement with MSC Cruises for their rewards program. The program offers discounts for services such as restaurants and hotels based on a points system, depending on the customer's Tier Score. The new agreement provides for a 30% discount on a cruise with MSC Cruises offered to Gold Rush…

Travel ・ 16 March 2023

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…

Sports ・ 30 January 2023

World Casino News

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…

Law ・ 17 December 2022

Inside Indiana Business

Groundbreaking set for Terre Haute casino

After years of starts, stops and legal issues, officials in Terre Haute will Tuesday break ground on a planned $240 million casino and hotel. The Queen of Terre Haute Resort is being developed by Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc. (Nasdaq: CHDN), which officially received the license to build the casino in December. The Queen of Terre Haute Resort…

Law ・ 16 December 2022

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Hard Rock Casino in Northern Indiana expands gaming floor

The expanded video slot floor of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, which is located in Gary and features a total of 1240 square feet of gaming space and 65 new gaming machines, officially opened on Tuesday. The newly constructed area is located on the same property as the cafe known as Fresh Harvest. Our Recommended Indiana Online Casino Top…

Land-based ・ 02 November 2022

KPC News

Expanded gaming floor at Hard Rock Casino debuts

GARY - Fans of the slot machines at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana now have even more "instruments" they can choose to play. The Gary casino opened its expanded slot floor Tuesday, adding 65 new machines across 1240-square feet of gaming space adjacent to the Fresh Harvest eatery. Hard Rock said the added gaming space enables it to offer slot…

Land-based ・ 29 October 2022

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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opens expanded gaming floor

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, located in Gary, opened on Tuesday its expanded slot floor, featuring 65 new machines across 1240 square feet of gaming space. The added space is adjacent to the Fresh Harvest eatery. Michael Gaudreau, Hard Rock vice president of casino operations, said: " We incorporated the feedback we received from our guests…

Land-based ・ 26 October 2022

Trib Star

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2022

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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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 October 2022

Victoria Advocate

Indiana casino play shrinks in May as inflation hits home for Hoosiers

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…

Finance ・ 13 June 2022

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Indiana casinos see $221.7M in revenue in April, led by Hard Rock for 7th month in a row

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…

Finance ・ 20 May 2022

Chicago Tribune

One year in, Gary’s newest casino the state’s top earner, eyes hotel, parking improvements

About 2.2 million people have visited the new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary since it opened its doors in May 2021 propelling the site to the top earning casino in the state. It's a designation the property has held since October, topping its competitors and almost quadrupling the revenue generated by the former Majestic Star Casinos it…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 May 2022

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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Entertainment and dining key factors in Hard Rock's rise to the top

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana celebrates its first anniversary on Saturday ranked as the state's leader in slot machine, table games and baccarat play. Achieving such a high degree of success in an established and highly competitive market tells you that they must be doing something right. If anybody should know it's the property's president,…

Baccarat ・ 12 May 2022

Chicago Tribune

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 06 May 2022

Chicago Tribune

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…

Finance ・ 15 April 2022

Shelby News

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 12 April 2022

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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…

Finance ・ 17 March 2022

Chicago Tribune

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…

Finance ・ 14 March 2022

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 11 March 2022

Kilgore News Herald

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…

New Year ・ 13 January 2022

Chicago Tribune

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…

Valentine's Day ・ 13 January 2022

Indianapolis Business Journal

2021 Year in Review: Scandal rocks casino project

Troubled Indianapolis-based casino company Spectacle Entertainment was at the center of multiple controversies in 2021, from its top executive being forced out to losing stakes in two new casino projects. In March, the Indiana Gaming Commission forced Spectacle CEO and Centaur Gaming CEO Rod Ratcliff to give up his ownership stake and state casino…

Incidents ・ 31 December 2021

Chicago Tribune

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,…

Finance ・ 14 December 2021

Chicago Tribune

Hard Rock leads state in October casino revenue with $32.3M; Horseshoe Hammond next with $31.5M

Northwest Indiana's four casinos racked up an almost 47% increase in year-over-year revenues in October, with three of the casinos leading the state in different categories. Ameristar in East Chicago, Blue Chip in Michigan City, Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary and Horseshoe Hammond together raked in a total of $97.27 million in revenues last…

Finance ・ 12 November 2021

Herald Bulletin

Want to work at a casino? Getting hired might be harder than you think

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 November 2021

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Slot machine 'showroom' awaits at Hard Rock Northern Indiana

Are you familiar with the feeling you get when you walk into a new car showroom? All the latest models, brand new and shiny. There's something about that "new car smell" when you take one for a test drive and experience new state-of-the-art technology. Well, that's the feeling slot players are going to get when they walk into the Hard Rock Casino…

Covid ・ 23 September 2021

Hartford City News Times

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,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 September 2021

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Not Much Love for Chi-Town Casino

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the bidding for a casino license in the city, hoping to get more action. Participation so far has been underwhelming, and a number of big names have passed. Can the many obstacles to a Windy City casino be overcome? On August 7, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot extended the deadline for casino proposals in the…

Covid ・ 29 August 2021

PD Clarion

Hard Rock now majority owner and operator of new Gary casino

GARY - There no longer should be any discordant noises coming from the ownership of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) unanimously approved an agreement Wednesday transferring majority ownership in the $300 million gaming, dining, and entertainment destination to Hard Rock International, a business enterprise…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 August 2021

Casino News Daily

IGC Opens License Application Window for Vigo County Casino

The Indiana Gaming Commission has reopened the license application process for a Vigo County casino after choosing not renew Lucy Luck Gaming's license to build and operate a gambling venue in Terre Haute. The regulator on Monday posted a press release on its official website informing interested applicants that they must pay a $50000 application…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 July 2021

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

New land-based Gary casino getting ready to rock this spring

GARY - It won't be too much longer before Hard Rock officials press play on Northwest Indiana's newest gaming and entertainment destination. Matt Schuffert, president of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, confirmed Friday the $300 million facility, which includes a casino, sports book, five restaurants, a Hard Rock Live performance venue and…

Covid ・ 25 July 2021

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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…

Finance ・ 14 July 2021

MDJOnline

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 July 2021

Chicago Tribune

Casino job fair tests to see if new careers are in the cards for hundreds

An empty nester after raising four daughters, Elisa Williams said she was ready to expand her horizons. Tuesday morning, the 54-year-old Hobart resident and a former spa employee became the first person to be offered a seat at the Hard Rock Northern Indiana Casino dealer school, which upon completion would provide her with one of 200 new dealer…

Jobs ・ 29 June 2021

Shelby News

State won't disrupt operations at Gary casino, declines to renew Terre Haute license

The parent company of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has until July 23 to get its house in order to avoid potentially being subject to the one of the severest actions available to the Indiana Gaming Commission. According to IGC staff, Spectacle Entertainment lacks a full executive team and an industry recognized corporate structure, has…

Gaming Authorities ・ 25 June 2021

Urban Matter

Chicago Is Looking to Get Its Very First Casino by 2025

This is one bet by the Chicago administration that has got the attention of the people and business community of the city - the announcement that it was looking to set up the first casino in the city by 2025. The administration did not just make an announcement of intent; it backed it up by issuing a request for proposals (RFP) starting April 22,…

Politics ・ 28 May 2021

Shelby News

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"…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 May 2021

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Gary Bets Big On New Hard Rock Casino. Will It Pay Off?

Twenty-one people, from pop stars to state lawmakers, each grabbed a black guitar and smashed them at noon last Friday. The moment marked the official opening of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary, the Chicago area's 10th casino and the first in Indiana to be based on land. "The location is phenomenal. But the brand and the property is…

Sports ・ 20 May 2021

Chicago Tribune

Column: Newly opened Hard Rock casino already attracting curious guests, serious gamblers from across the country

Venessa Hosea-Jones had one thought in mind as she entered the new Hard Rock Northern Indiana Casino. "My hometown is Gary, and I'm back on vacation at this new casino," she told me. "I don't gamble much, but I had to come back home and see this new casino. I just wanted to look around." We stood in line together while entering the $300 million…

Sports ・ 18 May 2021

World Casino News

The Hard Rock casino in Gary, Indiana is now open

On Friday, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana celebrated its grand opening. The $300 million casino opened its doors after a guitar smashing ceremony featuring members of the Jackson 5, Marlon, and Tito Jackson. The brothers call Gary home and were happy to be a part of the celebration. Gary and the casino expect that business will increase as…

Covid ・ 17 May 2021

Indianapolis Business Journal

$300M casino opens in Gary despite ownership controversy

A new $300 million casino has opened in northwestern Indiana, completing a move from along Lake Michigan to a location along heavily traveled Interstate 80/94 in Gary. The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opened to the public Friday evening after an earlier guitar smashing ceremony that included Jackson 5 members and Gary natives Marlon and Tito…

Gaming Authorities ・ 17 May 2021

Inside Indiana Business

Gary Casino to Mark Grand Opening with Guitar Smash

GARY - Indiana's newest land-based casino will Friday celebrate its grand opening. The $300 million Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana will open its doors following a "Guitar Smash" event featuring celebrities, including Gary natives Tito, Jackie and Marlon Jackson. Plans for the Gary casino have been in the works since early 2019, when Governor…

Sports ・ 13 May 2021

KPVI

Indiana casinos rebound in April despite continuing COVID-19 restrictions

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…

Covid ・ 13 May 2021

Hartford City News Times

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…

Covid ・ 09 May 2021

Chicago Tribune

Indiana casinos take steps to ensure safety of guests, staff for Monday reopening

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…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 May 2021

MDJOnline

New gaming options at South Bend tribal casino OK'd by Indiana lawmakers

The Four Winds tribal casino in South Bend is one step closer to becoming a full-fledged competitor to the four state-regulated casinos in Northwest Indiana after the General Assembly gave final approval to House Enrolled Act 1055. The measure codifies the Tribal-State Gaming Compact inked in January by Gov. Eric Holcomb and Pokagon Band of…

Law ・ 07 May 2021

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Chicago Tribune

Column: Hard Rock Casino moves line for opening date to mid-April

Mid-April is now the targeted opening date for Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, delayed in part due to recently filed paperwork by the Indiana Gaming Commission. The state agency filed a formal complaint for disciplinary action against Rod Ratcliff, a principal owner of the Majestic Star casinos in Gary. Hopefully the issue doesn't further delay…

Gaming Authorities ・ 07 May 2021

NBC Chicago

Ownership Fight Could Leave New NW Indiana Casino Empty

The legal fight over ownership of a new $300 million casino in northwestern Indiana could leave it sitting unused for possibly months after construction work is completed. Indiana Gaming Commission has told the parent company of Gary's Majestic Star Casinos to be ready to operate its gambling boats along Lake Michigan until at least June, instead…

Gaming Authorities ・ 04 February 2021

Gambling News

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Is Hiring Live Dealers

Hard Rock is looking to hire around 200 live dealers for its new casino resort in Indiana, multiple media sources report. The $300 million premier casino and entertainment destination, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, is scheduled to open doors in the spring of 2021. Located adjacent to the 80/94 Burr Street Interchange, the…

Live Gambling ・ 19 January 2021

Gambling News

Inside the Hard Rock Northern Indiana Trainee Dealer Course

Learning the craft of casino games is no easy task, a Chicago Tribune columnist witnessed first-hand during the second week of a 10-week trainee dealer course taking place inside the pavilion of Majestic Star in Gary, Indiana, training new recruits for Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The $300 million casino property located just off Interstate…

Jobs ・ 19 January 2021

Indianapolis Business Journal

Gambling regulators suspend casino exec Ratcliff’s license as part of larger investigation

The Indiana Gaming Commission on Wednesday suspended the occupational gaming license of longtime casino executive Rod Ratcliff after tying him to a federal investigation involving campaign finance violations. The suspension comes as the commission continues to investigate people associated with Spectacle Entertainment, a company Ratcliff helped…

Law ・ 19 January 2021

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Hard Rock now hiring for 5 restaurants in new Gary casino

GARY - The newest dining and entertainment destination in Northwest Indiana is recruiting managers and personnel to staff the five food venues that will be located inside the Hard Rock Casino in Gary. The $300 million facility, scheduled to open in spring 2021, will feature a signature Hard Rock Cafe, a high-end luxury steakhouse, a noodle bar, a…

Travel ・ 19 January 2021