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Indiana Gaming Commission Executive Director Steps Down to Handle Legal & Gov. Affairs at Fliff
Social sports prediction operator Fliff will soon have a new Head of Legal and Government Affairs in Greg Small, who currently serves as the Executive Director for the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). Small announced his jump from the regulatory world to the industry side of things on LinkedIn earlier this week. His last day with the IGC will be September 20. […]
Former Indiana Lawmaker Eberhart Sentenced to One Year in Casino Corruption Case
A federal judge sentenced former Shelbyville, Indiana, Rep. Sean Eberhart to one year plus one day in federal prison for his role in a longstanding casino corruption case. Last November, Eberhart pled guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud after evidence surfaced that he traded political advocacy for the promise of a lucrative casino […]
Spectrum Gaming Report — Legal Indiana Online Casinos Possible, Could Generate $881M by Year 3
Research by Spectrum Gaming Group could help Indiana’s chances of successful gambling expansion in 2025 or beyond. However, skepticism about the financial effects of legal Indiana online casinos is now only half of the problem. A negative fiscal assessment may have killed the 2023 effort, but a political scandal is what prevented legislators from trying […]
Indiana’s Terre Haute Casino Announces April 5 Grand Opening
After an extended wait, Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has revealed the opening dates for its Terre Haute Casino Resort. On April 5, Indiana’s newest casino will host its much-anticipated grand opening event. About a month later, on May 15, the resort’s 122-room luxury hotel will welcome its first guests. CDI formerly operated the TwinSpires online gambling brand […]
Indiana Online Casino Hopes for 2024 Dashed as Eberhart Corruption Conviction Taints Further Legislation
Indiana’s chances of legalizing online casinos in 2024 have all but vanished in a heartbeat, with the leaders of both halves of the state legislature agreeing that any gaming legislation is a non-starter in 2024. Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray and House Speaker Todd Huston have nixed the possibility due to a corruption scandal […]
2024 Indiana, New Hampshire Online Casino Bills May Take Paths Less Traveled
In 2024, Indiana and New Hampshire lawmakers say they’ll roll the dice again with online casino bills. However, the proposed legislation will take different routes to the table this time. They hope that’ll ensure the online casino bills represent winning bets if the measures become law. On July 14 at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming […]
Indiana Online Casino Bill Likely Dead in 2023
An Indiana online casino appears to have died of neglect. HB1536 hasn’t had a hearing, and Feb. 21 was the deadline for that to happen. So it appears the third time wasn’t the charm for the Indiana General Assembly to legalize Indiana online casino and poker gambling. Indiana online sportsbooks launched in 2019. The iGaming […]
New Indiana Bill Aims To Establish Video Gaming Terminals
A new bill in Indiana aims to bring Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) to the Hoosier State. VGTs bear a superficial resemblance to slot machines but offer multiple types of gameplay, including things like blackjack. According to the bill supporters, installing VGTs will bring the state millions in revenue. Also, VGTs will give many small businesses […]
Will Indiana Online Casinos Really Launch in September?
Indiana residents could be playing online casino games legally as soon as Sep 1, 2023. But is that a realistic timeline? There are a lot of unknowns to consider. Lawmakers in the Hoosier State are considering HB 1536, which would legalize “interactive gaming,” a.k.a. online casinos. Naturally, the first question on local lips is whether the […]
Indiana Online Casino, Poker Bill Outlines Sept. 1 Launch
Indiana online casino and poker legislation moved off Hoosiers’ gambling wish lists and into an Indiana General Assembly committee on Jan. 19. The measure outlines a Sept. 1 launch date if the bill becomes law. Today’s movement means the Indiana bill is moving apace to possibly meet the “House crossover deadline” of Feb. 27. That’s […]