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Sports betting in Indiana ends year strong with more than $300M in December wagers

January 19, 2021 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Online betting

A full slate of college and professional sports fueled active sports betting in Indiana in December.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Around the Region, December sports betting, Indiana sportsbooks, Playindiana.com, sports betting

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary on track to open this spring

December 28, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Hard Rock jobs

More than 800 new jobs will be created with the opening of the new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling, Hospitality Tagged With: Around the Region, casino expansion Northern Indiana, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, job creation, Majestic Star Casino

Holcomb appoints Natalie Bokota Lake County Superior Court judge

December 15, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Justice Scales Gavel

Natalie Bokota was appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb to succeed retiring Lake County Superior Court Judge Clarence Murray.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Around the Region, Gov. Eric Holcomb, Lake County Superior Court judge, Natalie Bokota

NFL and college football pushes Indiana sports betting over $250 million in November

December 14, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Sports Betting

Betting on NFL and college football games pushed sports betting in Indiana over $250 million in November.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Around the Region, gambling, November 2020 sports betting, Playindiana.com

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana prepares for spring 2021 opening

November 17, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Hard Rock

Developers of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary say the project is on track for a spring 2021 opening.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economic Development, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Around the Region, dealers, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, job creation, Majestic Star Casino

Indiana sports bets top $230 million in October

November 11, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Sports Betting

Professional football and the return of Big Ten football were the primary drivers behind record-setting sports betting in Indiana in October.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Around the Region, gaming, online betting, Playindiana.com, sports betting

Return of the NFL contributes to more than $200 million in wagers at Indiana sportsbooks in September

October 12, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Sports Betting

The return of the NFL contributed to more than $200 million in wagers at Indiana’s sportsbooks in September.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Ameristar Casino, Around the Region, DraftKings, Indianapolis Colts, Playindiana.com, September 2020 sports betting

Horseshoe Casino Hammond names new senior VP and GM

October 5, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Horseshoe Hammond

Kathryn Jenkins is the new senior vice president and general manager at Horseshoe Casino Hammond.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Around the Region Horseshoe Hammond, Caesars Entertainment, Kathryn Jenkins, new executive

Indiana sportsbooks draw in $169 million in wagers in August as industry completes first year

September 15, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Online betting

The return of professional sports yielded big business for Indiana’s sportsbooks in August.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Economy, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Around the Region, Indiana sportsbooks, Playindiana.com, sports betting

Return of professional sports gives Indiana sportsbooks a boost in July

August 13, 2020 – By Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Online betting

The reopening of the NBA season and start of Major League Baseball jumpstarted Indiana sports betting in July.

Filed Under: Business News Bits, Gaming/Gambling Tagged With: Ameristar Casino, Around the Region, Blue Chip Casino, DraftKings, FanDuel, July sports betting, Playindiana.com, sports betting, sportsbooks

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December-January 2020

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