Indiana’s 13 casinos generated $178.7m in January, the Indiana Gaming Commission reported. Revenue rose 10% from January 2024’s $161.8m but fell 10% from December 2024’s $198.3m.
The figures show operators a year-on-year increase alongside a monthly decline in Indiana casino revenue.
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The Indiana Gaming Commission said a study on relocating gambling operations has been submitted to the State Budget Committee and is available for public review. The study was required by legislation to be completed by 1 November and is intended to inform future legislative and regulatory decisions. The commission also outlined how it would accept inland casino licence applications if voters in specified counties approve casino gambling.
Indiana law bars a person from employment by the Gaming Commission if the person or a spouse, parent or child has specified ties to a gambling operator in Indiana, or if the person is a close relative of a commission member. The page states that employment in violation of the rule must be terminated.
The Indiana Gaming Commission said casino, supplier and sports wagering vendor employees need an occupational licence tied to a specific employer; the state does not issue a statewide licence. Initial application fees are $1,000 for Level 1, $200 for Level 2 and $75 for Level 3, and the gaming entity pays initially but may seek reimbursement from the employee.
Indiana regulators voted unanimously against an NCAA proposal to prohibit pregame college player props. The decision preserves those markets alongside the state's existing ban on in-game college player props. Commissioners said lawmakers should decide whether to introduce broader restrictions.
Indiana's gambling regulator voted unanimously to reject a request from college sports' governing body to ban pregame wagers on individual college players. Such bets on individual players during games have been barred in the state since 2019, yet the commission opted against applying the same rule to markets offered before games begin. Regulators had taken up the matter in June and put off a final decision at that time so it could be reviewed further.
It was reported that pro-casino political groups launched websites and campaigns ahead of November referendums in Indiana. Approval would let county leaders seek development proposals and refer their chosen project to Indiana’s gaming commission.