Indiana Gambling News

Boyd Gaming Announces Layoffs in Indiana for Belterra, Blue Chip Casino Staffs

Boyd Gaming Announces Layoffs in Indiana for Belterra, Blue Chip Casino Staffs

Although casinos have reopened in Indiana, things are far from back to normal, causing Boyd Gaming to announce permanent layoffs at its Indiana properties.

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Tiger Is Back: Indiana Sportsbook Promos For Woods’ Return To PGA Memorial Tourney

Tiger Is Back: Indiana Sportsbook Promos For Woods’ Return To PGA Memorial Tourney

The Memorial Tournament is the next stop on the PGA Tour. The tournament will be taking place in Dublin, Ohio from July 16-19. There’s a $9.3 million purse up for grabs, so expect some heavy competition. Some of the biggest names in golf will be hitting the course, including Tiger Woods. Woods has been out […]

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Indiana Sportsbooks Release Odds On Shortened 2020 MLB Season

Indiana Sportsbooks Release Odds On Shortened 2020 MLB Season

After months of hiatus, the 2020 MLB season picks back up on July 23, and Indiana sportbooks have released their odds for the season.

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Indiana Regulators Approve $17 Billion Eldorado-Caesars Merger

Indiana Regulators Approve $17 Billion Eldorado-Caesars Merger

After facing its fair share of obstacles, the $17 billion Eldorado-Caesars merger was approved by Indiana regulators, with some new conditions.

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Retail Betting Disappoints As Indiana’s June Handle Shrinks To $29 Million

Retail Betting Disappoints As Indiana’s June Handle Shrinks To $29 Million

Indiana's sports betting handle took a hit in June, with the second-lowest reported handle ever in a single month for the state.

Posted on: July 10, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Pat McAfee’s New Deal With FanDuel Is A First For US Sportsbooks

Pat McAfee’s New Deal With FanDuel Is A First For US Sportsbooks

Former Indianapolis Colts player Pat McAfee and FanDuel sign a first-ever deal between a legal sportsbook and a sports media personality.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Indiana Casino Workers Demand Better Health Protections

Indiana Casino Workers Demand Better Health Protections

As casinos reopen in Indiana, employees at various properties protest and petition for improved safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: July 8, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Hold Your Horses: IHRC Report Details Negative View Of Eldorado-Caesars Merger

Hold Your Horses: IHRC Report Details Negative View Of Eldorado-Caesars Merger

A new report from the Indiana Horse Racing Commission doesn't look favorably upon Eldorado's acquistion of Caesars' horse racing operations.

Posted on: July 8, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Fans Return To Horse Races As Indiana Slowly Reopens

Fans Return To Horse Races As Indiana Slowly Reopens

Indiana racetracks are now open to horse racing fans with a limited capacity as the state slowly moves into its next reopening phase.

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Jake Garza

Eldorado-Caesars Merger Sets Up Strong Position In Indiana

Eldorado-Caesars Merger Sets Up Strong Position In Indiana

The Indiana Gaming Commision will review the merger of Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts on July 10, creating a new mega-company.

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Jake Garza