Legislature leaves current casino operator hanging in new location law

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 624

Last Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago

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Full House Resorts came to lawmakers for help to maintain its financial footing in Indiana. The operator’s Rising Star Casino in southern Indiana was losing revenue as the market around Cincinnati exploded, and it wanted to move its casino license elsewhere — preferably to northeast Indiana.

After two years of discussion, lawmakers finished the session by creating a 14th state casino license in a bill that does nothing to specifically help Full House – a …

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