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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…

Travel ・ 10 January 2024

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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…

Law ・ 17 December 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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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opens new sportsbook

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opened its new sportsbook this Wednesday at 10 AM, allowing guests to place their first wagers on sporting events at the Gary property. At the facility's new sportsbook, live sports and betting odds are displayed on monitors near the betting counter and electronic wagering kiosks, where patrons can view games from…

Sports ・ 12 May 2022

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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opens new sportsbook today

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opened its new sportsbook this Wednesday at 10 AM, allowing guests to place their first wagers on sporting events at the Gary property. At the facility's new sportsbook, live sports and betting odds are displayed on monitors near the betting counter and electronic wagering kiosks, where patrons can view games from…

Sports ・ 11 May 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

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

WFMZ News

The Jacksons Scheduled To Perform At Multiple Hard Rock & Seminole Casino Entertainment Venues In 2022

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International today announced that The Jacksons will perform their legendary catalogue of music in concert at multiple Hard Rock & Seminole Casino entertainment venues in 2022 and beyond. The partnership with The Jacksons will commence at four Hard Rock & Seminole Casino properties in the…

Travel ・ 30 November 2021

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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

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

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

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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Guitar smash marks grand opening of new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

In true Hard Rock tradition, the new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana celebrated its grand opening with a legendary Guitar Smash on Friday morning featuring Tito and Marlon Jackson, Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy. Musicians Kym Mazelle, Crystal Taliefero and Deniece Williams, all of whom are Gary natives, also…

Pai Gow ・ 21 May 2021

WBEZ Chicago

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

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

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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

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

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

Chicago Tribune

New Gary casino debuts iconic sign, shows off Jackson family memorabilia as May 14 opening nears

Gary's first family of music will be well represented at the new Hard Rock Northern Indiana Casino, with both dad Joe Jackson's original 1965 guitar and Michael Jackson's iconic jacket from the "Beat It" video among other family memorabilia to be on display there. The Airline Town and Country guitar was secured in Los Angeles from Tito Jackson, one…

Sports ・ 07 May 2021

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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

Inside Indiana Business

Gary Casino Opening Moving Forward After Ruling

GARY - Efforts to complete construction of the $300 million Hard Rock Casino in Gary this spring are moving forward. Our partners at The Times of Northwest Indiana report concerns of a potential delay in opening the casino have been abated after the Indiana Gaming Commission issued two orders regarding one of the casino's owners whose gaming…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 June 2021

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

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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

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