INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) – The Indiana Senate narrowly approved House Bill 1038 on Tuesday in a 26-22 vote, clearing the way for a new casino in northeast Indiana.
The legislation authorizes a 14th state casino license, allowing Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben counties to compete for a project that requires a minimum $500 million investment in a “destination development” featuring gaming, dining, and a hotel.
Proponents, including bill sponsor Sen. Justin Busch (R-Fort Wayne), emphasized the potential for $330 million in annual revenue and the creation of thousands of jobs, arguing the development would capture millions of dollars currently leaving the state for Michigan and Ohio casinos…