AUBURN, Ind.–A report from the Indiana Gaming Commission recently identified Auburn as one of two potential locations for a casino relocation within the state.
“While this report has generated discussion across the community, I want to be clear – I am not aware of any formal proposal or organized effort to locate a casino in Auburn. If this were something the community wanted to pursue, an independent review should be conducted to assess potential social, traffic and infrastructure impacts to the community,” said Republican State Rep. Ben Smaltz of Auburn.
The report examined four potential locations across Indiana and found a site near Interstate 69 and State Road 8 in Auburn that ranked among the top options for the casino. It also said downtown Indianapolis would be the most profitable option…