Indiana News - Page 32

News Brief: Harrison County's political leaders have hired an Indianapolis lobbyist to fight a legislative proposal that would reduce the county's annual casino tax revenues by $19 million.

News Brief: Citing the possibility of expanded gambling in Kentucky and Ohio, Argosy Gaming Co. Wednesday detailed its previously announced $150 million-plus expansion that would make the Lawrenceburg riverboat Indiana's largest casino.

News Brief: Gambling companies have another shot at building a casino in French Lick after the Indiana Gaming Commission on Wednesday reopened the bidding process.

News Brief: Gamblers warmed up to better weather at Southeast Indiana's riverboat casinos in February, as the three boats' turnstile counts increased by 11 percent and wagering rose 6 percent compared to January, despite having one less weekend to work with.

News Brief: East Chicago city officials will go to the Indiana Gaming Commission to seek approval to take control of all gambling revenues currently earmarked for local development groups.

Nevada Gold & Casinos has acquired a 75% interest in Orange County Development to pursue the operating agent contract to be awarded by the Indiana Gaming Commission for a riverboat gaming operation.

News Brief: Residents in Orange County, Indiana are frustrated about stalled plans to build a casino in French Lick.

News Brief: Indiana Senator Jeff Drozda says he plans to recuse himself from voting on gambling legislation coming before the Indiana General Assembly, one day after a media report disclosed a financial link between Drozda and the state's top gaming lobbyist.

Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. reports that it has ceased negotiations with the Indiana Gaming Commission to construct and operate a riverboat casino in Orange County, Indiana.

News Brief: A gambling company that would gain millions if the legislature legalizes slot machines at horse tracks is directing money to two lawmakers in a way that critics say exposes flaws in the system.

News Brief: Southwest Indiana's three riverboat casinos got off to flat start in 2005, as January revenue edged up only one percent overall.

News Brief: The delays around Trump’s French Lick casino plans are leading many residents to wonder whether the project will ever get off the ground.

News Brief: Job hunters in economically depressed Orange County will be able to learn this week about work prospects at a planned casino near French Lick.

News Brief: Under an Indiana program, nearly 500 people with gambling problems have signed up to ban themselves from the state's casinos.

News Brief: A Blue Chip Casino worker accused of stealing $70,000 from Blue Chip Casino in November was recently arrested, along with an alleged accomplice.

Argosy Gaming Co. could spend more than $150 million on a new, much larger riverboat casino and more parking as part of a Lawrenceburg expansion designed to shore up its position as Greater Cincinnati's highest-grossing casino.

The Federal Trade Commission has approved Caesars Entertainment Inc.'s purchase of the remaining stake in an Indiana riverboat casino.

News Brief: Riverboat casinos might get to dump the captains and crews that cost them about $1 million annually if they are willing to help pay to move 120 state police officers from gaming enforcement to traditional duties.

News Brief: A fourth member of the Indiana Gaming Commission has resigned, giving Governor Mitch Daniels the ability to appoint a majority of this board.

News Brief: Low-wage workers took on mega-sized casino companies and came out with better contracts this week.