Adam Hensley

Adam Hensley is a journalist from Des Moines, Iowa, who currently works for the USA Today Network. His byline has appeared in the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated and sites within the USA Today Network. Hensley graduated from the University of Iowa in 2019 and spent his college career working for the Daily Iowan’s sports department, both as an editor and reporter.

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Thanks To WSOP Deal, GGPoker Could Be First Indiana Online Poker Room

With GGPoker's purchase of the WSOP brand, Indiana could be one of the first states to benefit if iGaming is legalized next year.

Posted on: August 9, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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NCLGS Online Casino Model Could Provide Blueprint For Indiana

Indiana lawmakers looking to legalize online casinos next year could be aided by model legislation developed by a national gaming group.

Posted on: July 25, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

Revenue was down at Indiana's casinos in June.

Indiana Casino Revenue Slips in June

Indiana casino adjusted gross revenue dropped in June to $190.4 million, about 10% less than the previous month.

Posted on: July 18, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

Indiana sports betting was up YoY in June.

June Indiana Sports Betting Up Significantly Over 2023

Indiana's sports betting industry showed solid growth year-over-year in June despite numbers being down compared to the previous month.

Posted on: July 17, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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How Terre Haute Casino Resort Performed In Its First Two Months

Indiana’s newest casino is off to a solid start in the Hoosier State. Terre Haute Casino Resort opened its doors to the public in April. However, the Churchill Downs-owned property only opened its casino floor. Then, in May, the property opened the rest of the resort to its patrons, including a hotel, spa, and the […]

Posted on: June 27, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

Bally Play

Bally’s To Launch Social Casino As Indiana Online Casino Debate Looms

Bally's plans to release a social casino soon, which highlights the growing appetite for online casinos, especially in Indiana.

Posted on: June 15, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

If Caesars Entertainment is sold, the company would acquire three Indiana casinos.

Caesars Sale Would Impact Indiana Casino Industry

Recent moves at Caesars Entertainment have raised some eyebrows. If the company is sold, how would it affect Indiana's casino market?

Posted on: June 7, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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Fanatics Sportsbook Indiana Makes Small Gains After Acquiring PointsBet

Betting at Fanatics has increased year over year in Indiana compared to PointsBet, the company it acquired last year.

Posted on: May 30, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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If Industry Experts Are Right, IN Online Casinos Are On The Horizon

Gaming experts at a recent summit were optimistic that iGaming is the next logical step for gambling expansion, which likely includes Indiana

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

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What Will Drive Indiana To Legalize Online Casinos In 2025?

Online casinos have been a topic of discussion in Indiana for a few years. Here's what will drive efforts to legalize them in 2025.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | | Adam Hensley