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Riverboat Casinos in Indiana offer players a one of a kind unique gambling experience.

Indiana, like many other states, has recently expanded its gambling laws.  The Hoosier State has a rich history of gambling, with Indiana horse racing dating back to the 1800s. In Indiana, sports betting is legal, and residents can download mobile sports betting apps to wager on their favorite teams and sports on the go. For example, BetRivers Indiana is one of the online gambling sites currently available in the Hoosier State. As well as betting on sport, Indiana residents can now participate in casino gambling, but only at sweeps casinos.

In terms of casino gaming, there is also legislation that Sen. Jon Ford has introduced to bring new Indiana casino laws to fruition. The Indiana legislature accepted the proposals. Ford predicts that online casinos could bring in between $45-60 million  worth of tax revenue every year. For now, players can only access sweepstakes casinos in Indiana , with sites like Chumba Casino , Pulsz , BetRivers.net , and games like LuckyLand paving the way. These sites will still offer your favorite casino game, but you will be playing for virtual currency instead of real money.

The legalization of iGaming would build on the revenue generated by current land-based casinos in Indiana . Indiana gambling law authorizes ten land-based or riverboat casinos on the Ohio River or Lake Michigan, one physical casino in French Lick, and racinos at the two horse tracks in the state.

The Indiana Gaming Commission oversees all gambling activity in the state. Whether you are playing at Caesars Indiana, Indiana Grand, or a table game at an online casino, you are gambling in a safe environment. This is the case for a land based casino and an online site.

This page covers everything you need to know about Riverboat casinos in Indiana. Whether you love slot machines, classic table games, or you fancy yourself as a pro at poker, these riverboat casino locations provide all of that and more.

Indiana’s Riverboat Casinos Background

Legal gambling in Indiana began in 1988 when voters approved a state lottery. The first. Consequently, the first lottery tickets went on sale in October the following year. The momentum for casinos in Indiana grew, and the Indiana Riverboat Gaming Act passed in 1993. This opened up the possibility for the construction of ten riverboat casinos, the first of which opened in 1995.

Recently, the largest riverboat casino in the world set sail for a new home. The  Caesars Southern Indiana,  formerly known as the Horseshoe Southern Indiana riverboat casino, moved locations to Alabama. The casino called the riverboat its home for over 20 years; however, in 2015, Indiana passed a law permitting riverboat casinos to move from the water to land-based properties.

Players in Indiana can now access games of chance at a mixture of tribal, land-based, and riverboat casinos in addition to playing slots at horse tracks. You don’t need to travel to Las Vegas to enjoy live dealers or the latest slot machine. You can experience all of that in Central and Northwest Indiana. You are eligible to play the lottery at track events if you are 18; however, the legal gambling age in Indiana to visit a casino is 21 .

Ohio River Casinos

If you are looking for a Cincinnati riverboat casino, unfortunately, riverboat gambling is illegal in the Buckeye State. However, neighboring Indiana is has a thriving casino resort scene. Some of the most prominent riverboat casinos on the Ohio River are a short drive from Cincinnati.

Belterra Casino Indiana

The Belterra is the leading gambling boat in Indiana, boasting two floors of the newest and most entertaining slot machines and table games. With the addition of side bets, whether you are gambling in Indianapolis, Louisville, or Cincinnati, players tend to choose Belterra more often than not.

Some of the games include  Three Card Poker  and  Caribbean Stud . In addition to the numerous games and entertainment, the Belterra Hotel and Resort offers spa treatments, golf, and indoor shopping. If you want a break from the buzz of the casino floor, the full-service spa provides numerous treatments to recharge your batteries.

When you visit Belterra, you will discover retail sports betting courtesy of the FanDuel sportsbook among the 42,000 square feet of gaming space.

Hollywood Casino Barge

The Hollywood Casino was formerly known as Argosy Casino. This riverboat gambling facility and hotel is located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It boasts 270,000 square feet of fun and entertainment, including  150,000 square feet of gaming space. There are 88  table games to choose from, in addition to 41 poker tables. The casino has one of the best poker rooms in Indiana .

If slots are more your thing, there are over 3,000 titles for you to play at your pleasure. Make sure you check the casino schedule to see what is in store regarding entertainment. The Hollywood casino lives up to its name, bringing in several entertainment acts every night. The onsite hotel provides luxury accommodation and includes restaurants such as the Final Cut Steakhouse.

Sports betting fans can also place bets via the retail sportsbook located in the casino, provided by the Barstool Sportsbook .

Grand Victoria Casino & Resort

The Rising Star Casino Resort is known for its excellent links golf course. This beautifully designed course features panoramic views of the Ohio River Valley . If you want some gambling action, the live casino floor has over 1,000 slot machines comprising fun themed reels. Additionally, the resort has over 200 hotel rooms, including suites, complete with an indoor pool.

If you want to relax after a day of gambling, the Grand Theatre offers superb entertainment, with favorites such as David Cassidy and Huey Lewis and the News having performed there.

Caesars sportsbook is available for players in the casino looking to wager on their favorite sports and team.

Lake Michigan Casinos

The Ameristar Casino Hotel is one of the most convenient land-based properties in Indiana. It is 25 miles from Chicago and close to Interstate highways. Additionally, if you are a Chicago resident, you can take advantage of a free shuttle bus service that runs from the city center. If you are a fan of Baccarat, you are in luck, as the Ameristar has a room dedicated to the game.

Ameristar is part of the Pinnacle Entertainment group. Consequently, the casino has a private club for high rollers with free food and drink.

Another Lake Michigan casino,  the Majestic Star Casino , features numerous quirky slots, including video poker penny slots and table games. Additionally, there is a dedicated poker room that sponsors daily tournaments and promotions. There is no hotel connected to the Majestic Star; however, there is a connected shuttle bus service.

The Horseshoe Hammond similarly does not have a dedicated casino hotel but does have a free shuttle bus service. This land-based property has stunning lake view suites spanning more than 1000 square feet. The gaming floor contains slots, table games, and poker rooms.

There is something very nostalgic about stepping on to a riverboat casino. No need for the bright lights and towering buildings of Vegas, Indiana riverboat casinos provide a one of a kind gambling experience for all who visit.

List of Indiana Riverboat Casinos

Below is a list of the riverboat casinos available in Indiana:

• Beltrerra Casino Resort
• Caesars Southern Indiana
• Grand Victoria Casino Resort
• Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg
• Ameristar East Chicago
• Horseshoe Casino
• Bally’s Evansville (Formerly Tropicana Evansville)
• Blue Chip Casino
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For $16 million, indiana’s first riverboat casino can be yours.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Indiana’s first riverboat casino is up for sale again.

New Orleans Paddlewheels Inc. has announced it is pursuing a sale of the Riverboat Louis Armstrong . That riverboat initially served as Casino Aztar’s gambling riverboat on the Ohio River in Evansville. 

The boat, originally named City of Evansville, opened as Indiana’s first riverboat casino in 1995. In 2017, the casino, then operating as Tropicana Evansville, moved to land-based gambling and closed the riverboat.

The riverboat was sold to the New Orleans-based group, where it underwent renovations and opened as the city’s “most luxurious, and most unique concert and events venue on the Mississippi River.”

“In light of the recent changes to the local tourism market and hospitality industry, especially the ones that have resulted in the cancelling of future conventions in New Orleans, New Orleans Paddlewheels, Inc., has decided to pursue the potential sale of the Riverboat Louis Armstong,” company president Walter Reuther Jr. said in a statement. “Although this is somewhat unexpected, the change in circumstances arising out of the significant post-COVID changes has necessitated this path, and the sale of the vessel will permit the company to redeploy assets and personnel in other areas.”

The company is reportedly seeking $16 million for the 3,000-passenger riverboat. A Facebook video released in January 2022 features a tour of the riverboat .

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A Riverboat Casino on the Ohio River

Casino is an actual faux historic white wedding cake 3 level riverboat that floats on the Ohio River connected to a hotel and restaurant building near the downtown business district. Casino smells quite smokey altho there are non-smoking and smoking areas. Top observation deck for checking out the river. Average slots - photo testimonials of pay outs. Several on site restaurants. Entertainment. Players Club customer service area before entering the actual boat needs renovated with updated seating and decor.

Very strong smoky place. Not a lot of variety. And a little cramp and confined feeling. Will NOT go back.

not much ventilation. It was very smoky. Non-smoking area adjacent to poker room which was allowing smoking, so none of the areas were really smoke free. Didn't offer much variety of play and most popular games were not available in non-smoking area. Bartenders were either non existent or highly distracted talking with co-workers. Waited quite a while for drinks when sitting at the bar.

Spent two days here playing slots and videopoker. Between 4 of us, we never won a penny! Very disappointing :(

A very nice casino. The staff were helpful and friendly. The machines were pretty much all in working order and very flashy and as a bonus, I won some money. Max & Erma's, a nice burger place attached to the casino is not to be missed. Great food, reasonable prices and a very pleasant waitstaff made this a great spot fro my friend's birthday get together.

payouts were very poor .I don't mind losing but we would like to win a little at a time so we could stay longer.we were there july 20 2013 we will not go back for this and because some of people giving you your reward cards---no smile no thank you or have a good time. smoking should be removed from casino like most others

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Evansville Riverboat Casino First To Move To Land

Indiana’s first riverboat casino has become the first to move to land after a state law allowed such a move for Hoosier riverboat establishments.  Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Samantha Horton reports on today’s grand opening of the new land base for the Tropicana Evansville.

Patricia Eatman came to the Tropicana play and says she’s excited about the new venue.

“The riverboat t seemed smaller. I think there was three floors on there and this is just so spacious and you feel more comfortable and it’s really nice.”

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch was in attendance and says she sees this as the future of gaming in Indiana.

“I think this is the beginning of an ongoing movement to take casinos from the riverboat to land based. And that is what will make us competitive with our neighboring states.”

The 75,000 square foot casino features over a thousand of slot machines along with poker and table games.

The casino was able to move land based after the 2015 Indiana Legislature passed a bill allowing the change in the state’s gaming industry.

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Tropicana Evansville patrons are looking forward to visiting the new land-based casino, but they also admitted not knowing much about it yet.

“Are there going to be new restaurants? How about the old boat, what are they going to do with that?” Amy Bedwell of Terre Haute asked recently.

“Are there going to be many new (slot) machines?” Barbara Knight of Sullivan, Indiana, asked.

In advance of the new casino’s grand opening at 10 a.m. Oct. 20, here’s what we know about the answers to those questions, and a few more.

·         What will the new casino look like?

The biggest change is all gaming options are on one floor, as opposed to the three-floor riverboat casino It faces Riverside Drive, between the Tropicana and Le Merigot hotels.

At its reopening, the casino will have 41 table games and 1,177 slot machines. About 100 of the slot machines are new.

It’s roughly the same number of games offered on the riverboat, because state legislation allowing riverboats to move on land did not permit expaned gaming.

The land-based casino will have 47,500 square feet of gaming space, up from 36,000 on the riverboat. And ceilings are far higher.

The new casino’s high-limit area will have a different look, as well.

“It will have its own bar, with both table games and slots in the same area,” said John Chaszar, Tropicana Evansville general manager. “They are in two separate areas (on the riverboat).”

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What is the smoking policy in the new casino?

Smoking is permitted in the land-based casino, like on the riverboat,. A small part of the floor will be smoke-free.

Chaszar said the new facility's ventilation system will be superior to the riverboat's, making the environment better for nonsmokers.

What are the new restaurants and entertainment options?

Let’s first look at what won’t be in the new facility.

Max & Erma’s and Hoosier’s Lounge, on the casino pavilion’s ground floor, are closing. An Italian restaurant in the pavilion already has closed.

Cavanaugh’s, an upscale steakhouse on the pavilion’s upper floor that has riverfront views, will remain open. The casino’s gift shop near Cavanaugh’s also will stay. Chaszar said the pavilion’s newly vacant space will be redesigned and repurposed at some point.

The Kitchen, a buffet restaurant in Tropicana Hotel, was recently expanded in anticipation of increased business from the land-based casino.

The biggest restaurant addition in the new building is Tap House, which is just off the new casino’s floor on the Le Merigot end. It will have 36 beers, including several from local breweries. It will be a casual restaurant in the mold of Max & Erma’s.

The Deli, near the Tropicana Hotel end of the casino, will be open around the clock offering New York-style sandwiches, hot dogs, personal pizzas, salads, soup and coffee.

A nightclub called 421 will replace Hoosier’s Lounge. It will have live entertainment on weekends and some weeknights. It’s designed much differently from Hoosier’s Lounge – performers will be on a stage built behind the bar and servers.

Tropicana will take on more of a nightclub feel in the evenings, with 421 being a focal point, Chaszar said. The club’s name is derived from its address, 421 NW Riverside Drive.

What will happen the riverboat?

Tropicana has a contract with an entity that is buying the vessel. Casino officials said they cannot reveal more details yet due to a confidentiality agreement with the purchasing entity.

News of the riverboat’s next destination, though, apparently will not be under wraps long.

Tropicana Evansville Director of Marketing Stacey McNeill told the Indiana Gaming Commission during its recent board meeting in Evansville that the riverboat’s sale is likely to close on Oct. 30, “and it will actually depart the same day.”

Is the LST 325 still moving to the riverboat dock?

That is still the plan of everyone involved. Tropicana Evansville has contributed $1 million toward the LST’s relocation. But the move is still a few months away, perhaps even a year.

“We’ve still got a ways to go,” said Chris Donahue, an LST 325 board member and the point person on dealings with the city and casino. “We have to have a building built (for the LST offices and gift shop).”

Donahue said vacant space in the pavilion apparently is not a possibility for the LST’s use, because Tropicana wishes to keep it.

Also, the dock at Tropicana must be modified to accommodate the LST. Morley, an Evansville engineering firm, is involved in talks between the LST, Tropicana and the city.

“There’s more engineering to it than people would suspect,” Donahue said.

Although moving the LST will take some time, all parties involved still want it to happen, Donahue said. He noted Tropicana’s financial commitment.

“I want to commend them big-time for that,” Donahue said. “You always want to go where you’re wanted.”

What are future plans for The District?

Ri Ra remains at The District and is undergoing a renovation. Chaszar said there are no plans currently for the space that most recently was a Mexican grill and Boogie Nights dance club.

Casino officials said they have received recent interest in the property.

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Indiana’s First Casino, Former Aztar Riverboat, For Sale

Posted on: January 16, 2023, 04:21h. 

Last updated on: January 16, 2023, 05:21h.

Indiana’s first casino is now on the market for $16M. Casino Aztar opened on Dec. 8, 1995 and became a floating fixture on the Ohio River shoreline in downtown Evansville for the next 20 years. Since 2019, it has operated in New Orleans as the Riverboat Louis Armstrong, a monument to the town’s best-known native jazz trumpeter.

“The boat is beautiful, and we have about $14 million invested in it,” Warren Reuther told Casino.org. He’s the president and CEO of Hospitality Enterprises New Orleans/BigEasy.com, which purchased the riverboat in 2017.

“We bought it for entertainment and also conventions,” Reuther said, “The boat was docked right behind the convention center. But New Orleans has slowed down quite a bit with conventions, and we decided that ’23 was not going to be a good year for conventions in New Orleans.”

The Casino Aztar became Indiana’s first casino under riverboat gaming legislation passed in November 1993. Officially named the “City of Evansville,” it was opened by the Aztar Corporation, a Phoenix-based hospitality organization formed during a 1989 restructuring of Ramada Inn, Inc.

More than 200 employees of Jeffersonville, Ind.’s Jeffboat spent more than a year constructing the 310-foot vessel. Its exterior was designed by RA Stern, Inc. as a replica of the historic Robert E. Lee racing sidewheel steamboat. The interior, by Morris & Brown Architects, Ltd., was pure Las Vegas glitz.

When the riverboat casino opened, it packed 1,100 slots and 60 blackjack and poker tables into its 38,000 square feet of gaming space. It could accommodate 2,700 guests.

In January 2007, Kentucky-based Columbia Sussex Corp acquired the riverboat. Less than a year later, to avoid bankruptcy, it sold it to Reno, Nev.-based Eldorado Resorts, as part of a $245M deal that  also included the casino’s 350-room hotel, parking lot, and a shopping pavilion. In 2013, Casino Aztar became Tropicana Evansville, a name-change aligning with its new parent company.

Losing Streak

After initially drawing about 2 million guests per year, the casino riverboat saw its attendance decline as more casinos opened in Indiana and nearby states. By fiscal year 2017, about 1.15 million guests boarded the Tropicana Evansville, according to Indiana Gaming Commission reports.

In 2015, then-Gov. Mike Pence allowed land-based casino legislation to become law without his signature. A year later, the Indiana Gaming Commission unanimously approved Tropicana Evansville’s proposal to move ashore. The company built a $50M downtown Evansville casino with 45K feet of gaming space and two hotels.

After 22 years of continuous operation, the floating casino closed on Oct. 16, 2017. It was sold to Texas Slots & Gaming Boat Purchase, which in turn resold it to Hospitality Enterprises New Orleans. (Through another of his companies, New Orleans Paddlewheels, Reuther once owned half of the Queen of New Orleans riverboat casino. Hilton Gaming Division owned the other half.)

“The casino boats that we looked at before this were terrible,” Reuther said. “They were not built to be boats. They were built to be a casino that floated. But this was different.”

The Big Difficult

Before the riverboat could be towed to its new home in Louisiana, modifications were required. More than 900 gaming machines were removed and its 98-foot smokestacks – too high for some bridge clearances en route – were temporarily disassembled.

In Louisiana, Reuther’s company performed $10M in renovations. Its interior was entirely gutted and rebuilt, with brand new floor plans that upped the boat’s occupancy to 3,000.

On Dec. 14, 2019, the former Casino Aztar was rechristened the Riverboat Louis Armstrong. Until last month, it has functioned as a nightclub and a venue space for jazz concerts, conventions, parties, and weddings. Docked at Hilton Riverside/Riverwalk, it is licensed to accommodate 3,000 passengers.

“We’ll open it back up if the convention business picks up again,” Reuther said. “But, for now, it’s available to anyone who wants a beautiful entertaining boat that can be dockside.”

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Evansville is an Ohio River cruise port and city in Indiana USA (Vanderburgh County). By population (around 120,000), the city is ranked Indiana's 3rd-largest, following Indianapolis (state's capital) and Fort Wayne (Southern Indiana's largest). Evansville was founded in 1812 (1817-incorporated) and received city status in 1847.

Port Evansville (locode USEVV) is a major Ohio River port with a modern infrastructure and direct rail and highway connections. Evansville is also designated as a Port of Entry, allowing it to handle both domestic and international cargo shipping. The Port's largest international exports include chemicals (64%), heavy equipment (18%) and foods (5%). Ohio River also connects Evansville with the Great Lakes and also with foreign markets (via New Orleans' Port NOLA) .

As cruise port, Evansville was introduced with American Cruise Lines/ACL 's 2024 summer program and included in the schedule of the ACL riverboat American Heritage (fka Queen of the Mississippi) . The news was announced by ACL in August 2022.

Next table shows ACL's 13-night/14-day itinerary (between Missouri and Pennsylvania via Kentucky-Indiana-Ohio) which was scheduled for the period July-August 2024 and promo-priced from USD 7755 per person with double occupancy.

Cruise ships in Evansville dock at Inland Marina. On the waterfront and to the north are two of the city's unique tourist attractions - the LST Dock (where is permanently moored USS LST-325 /a 1943-built landing ship tank, now serving as a WW2-themed museum) and Bally's Evansville (Hotel & Casino).

Indiana's first casino Bally's Evansville (1995-opened) was originally functioning on a riverboat (City of Evansville). The casino boat was an exact replica of the 1866-built Robert E. Lee (paddlewheel/sidewheel steamboat). In 2013, the casino boat (length 94 m / 310 ft, width 21 m / 70 ft, total public space 47863 ft2 / 4447 m2) was renamed Tropicana Evansville. Since 2018, Bally's Evansville is land-based (hotel and casino) property and owned by GLP-Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.

Evansville Airport serves 30+ regularly scheduled domestic flights linking to Sanford/Orlando FL (by Allegiant Air), Charlotte NC and Dallas TX (by American Airlines/American Eagle), Atlanta GA (by Delta Air Lines and Delta Connection), and Chicago IL (American Airlines and Delta Air). Cargo flights (by FedEx Express) link to Memphis TN .

Four major railways serve Evansville's freight rail shipping - CSX, Evansville Western, Indiana Southwestern, and Norfolk Southern. The cargo trains are sorted at Howell Yard, which facilities have monthly capacity to handle ~3000 containers and trailers.

The current-day city's economy is largely based on trade, being Evansville Metro's principal city and serving a large tri-state (Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky) area that groups 30 counties (10x in Illinois, 11x in Indiana, 9x in Kentucky) and has combined population 0,9+ million. Evansville's major industries include healthcare/medical sciences (Deaconess Health System, Ascension St Vincent Evansville, hospitals), banking/finances, higher education (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Indiana Ivy Tech Community College, Evansville University, Southern Indiana University), manufacturing, logistics/transportation, energy-related businesses, retail shopping.

In Evansville are headquartered large corporations like Escalade Inc (sporting goods), Old National Bank, OneMain Holdings (finance), Berry Global (plastic packaging products), Shoe Carnival (footwear), AmeriQual Group (food processing/production-packaging-assembly-distribution), Accuride (commercial vehicle components), Atlas World Group (moving and storage), Anchor Industries (ship anchors and mooring equipment), Evana Tool & Engineering (industrial machinery), Traylor Bros Inc (heavy construction), Koch Enterprises (heavy equipment), Lewis Bakeries (bakery foods), MetroNet (internet, TV, voice services), Red Spot Paint & Varnish (coatings for plastics), Karges Furniture.

The tourism industry benefits from several large museums (Children's, African American, Wartime, Reitz Home, Arts, History & Science), Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden (1928-opened). Angel Mounds State Historic Park (located approx 8 mi / 13 km southeast of the city), Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve (200 acres / 81 hectares of virgin forest), Wesselman Park (golf course, outdoor sports courts, playground), large-capacity sports facilities (Ford Center, Bosse Field, Double Cola Soccer Complex, Goebel Soccer Complex, Swonder Ice Arena), annual festivals and street fairs (West Side Nut Club Fall, Germania Mannerchor Volksfest).

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In 1993, a new era began in Indiana. With the passage of the Riverboat Gambling Act, ( 1 ) communities in both the northern and southern portions of the state had the opportunity to bring riverboat casinos to their communities. The riverboats came with the promise of jobs and local investment, but they also established legalized gambling within the region. Since then, eleven licenses have been issued in the state, including the recent addition of the French Lick Resort Casino.

In an effort to maximize the positive impacts of Indiana’s riverboat casinos, all are subject to certain rules and regulations, including a series of license renewals required to retain their operating licenses. To remain in compliance, the casinos must demonstrate that they are well managed and able to provide continuing economic benefits for the local community. The Indiana Gaming Commission asked the Center for Urban Policy and the Environment (CUPE) of Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs to perform economic, fiscal, community, financial, operational, and other analyses to aid in reviewing the riverboat casino licenses. As the casinos reach these renewal periods, CUPE conducts the analyses to determine the riverboat’s impact. CUPE is currently working on a series of eleven-year evaluations. ( 2 )

One component in determining the community impact is a random survey of local residents. Surveys have been conducted to ascertain the residents’ opinions of Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Majestic Star I and II in Gary, Argosy Casino in Lawrenceburg, Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, and Casino Aztar in Evansville (see Figure 1 ). In all instances, the surveys were conducted by the Survey Research Center at IUPUI. Data were collected by conducting random telephone interviews of approximately two-hundred residents of each city with the average interview lasting approximately five minutes. Respondents were informed at the outset that their participation was voluntary and their identity would remain anonymous.

Figure 1 Casinos Whose Cities Were Surveyed

For most Hoosiers, the perceived impact of the riverboat casinos is additional revenue for the state. The arrival of the casinos was viewed as a financial windfall for everyone—with local communities reaping the greatest benefit. In the communities where the casinos have been established for more than eleven years, it is important to ask residents if they believe casinos have provided the improved employment opportunities and increased local revenue that they promised and whether or not gambling abuse has tempered the casinos’ success. The survey was designed to aid in answering these questions.

Gaming Activities

All respondents were asked questions about their participation in various gaming activities and their frequency of play. As Table 1 indicates, a majority of respondents have participated in some form of gambling. Lottery tickets, scratch-off, and pull-tabs are the most widely reported form of gaming activity. Those representing the riverboat communities in the southern part of the state generally report higher levels of participation. This is especially true when asked if they have ever placed a bet at a casino or on horse racing. Approximately one-third of respondents have played bingo for cash prizes, while wagering on sports teams and their own personal skill is mentioned by roughly one in five respondents.

Table 1 Percent Responding They Have Ever Participated in Gaming Activity

Source: Laura Littlepage, Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, Indiana University

While most respondents have tried various forms of gaming, when asked about regular participation, the numbers fall. As Table 2 shows, lottery tickets, scratch-offs, and pull-tabs remain the most prevalent activity. Casino visits are still cited by respondents but wagering on sports teams and personal skill appears to be more frequent among those who have participated in gaming activity within the last month. Excluding Majestic Star I and II, the level of participation of those who have placed bets at a casino decreases when limiting participation to the last month.

Table 2 Percent Responding They Have Played within the Last Month

Opinions of riverboat casinos.

In addition to surveying levels of gaming activity, respondents were asked to provide their opinions of the local casino. Table 3 illustrates the results when respondents were asked how they felt about having a riverboat casino in their community. In all areas, more respondents clearly favor the casinos than oppose them. Those opposed to the riverboats cite religious reasons and concerns about gambling problems.

Table 3 Overall Opinion of Casino

Those in favor value the additional revenue for local governments and community foundations, the jobs, and the entertainment value the riverboat casinos provide.

Table 3 also shows that a sizeable number of respondents neither favor nor oppose but have mixed feelings about the casinos. Because of the range of feelings about the casino, CUPE attempted to determine if various experiences could impact whether someone may be more or less favorable to having a casino in their community. The survey data was segmented to highlight respondents who have not participated in any form of gaming activity, those who know someone who works for the local casino, and those who know someone with a gambling problem. Table 4 shows the results of these select groups when asked how they feel about having a casino in their community.

Table 4 Opinion of Casinos from Non-Gamblers, Know Someone who Works at the Casino, or Know Someone with a Gambling Problem

Not surprising, those who are not gamblers have the least favorable ratings of all respondents and a majority either are opposed to or have mixed feelings about the casino. Those who know a casino worker either equal or exceed the favorability ratings when compared to all respondents. Finally, those who know someone with a gambling problem appear to be just as likely to have mixed feelings about the casinos as they are to be in favor or opposed to them.

Riverboat Casinos as Part of Our Communities

Since 1995, Indiana communities have seen both the benefits and potential problems associated with the riverboat casinos in Indiana. The results of these surveys indicate that respondents believe the benefits outweigh the potential problems. While a number of respondents have mixed feelings about the casinos, an overwhelming majority have participated in some form of gambling activity, including placing a bet at a riverboat casino. Based upon the responses of those who know someone who works at the casino, respondents also appear to recognize that the casinos provide significant employment opportunities and the respondents who do not gamble appear to realize that riverboats make a sizeable investment in their communities.

• Indiana Code 4-33: Riverboat Gambling
• For additional information on the Commission or to view these reports in their entirety, please visit the Commission’s website at www.in.gov/gaming/publications/casino_eval/

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There might not be as many casinos in Indiana as in some other states, however those looking to play slots, blackjack and other casino games should find that there’s still something available to them. ... There are 11 casinos in total, ranging from commercial casinos through to riverboat casinos, and we’ve created a helpful IN casinos map further down this page so you can find them easily. As well as the Indiana casinos map, we’ve also included other important details about gambling in Indiana, such as information about taxation on winnings and what the laws surrounding gambling in the state are.

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Indiana Casino Map - List of Gambling Locations

When you look below, you’ll find an Indiana casino map, highlighting all the places you’ll find casinos in Indiana. These casinos range from large resorts through to more intimate settings, plus a couple mix horse racing into the action. Why not take a look at the map below and find the Indiana casino that’s just right for you?

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• Biggest Casinos (3)
• Indian Casinos (1)
• Racinos (2)
• Cruise Ships/Riverboats (2)
• To See the Full List Casinos (11)

The Best Casinos in Indiana

The Biggest Casinos in Indiana

Are There Indian Casinos in Indiana?

There is only one Indian casino in Indiana, and it’s the Four Winds South Bend which, as the name suggests, is found in the city of South Bend. Indian casinos don’t fall under state law to the same extent as other casinos and this has allowed them to proliferate in other states. You might also hear Indian casinos referred to as Native American casinos or tribal casinos.

You’ll find two racinos in Indiana, both of which are part of the Caesars group, but what exactly are they? Well, they combine horse racing and casino into one, offering a complete gambling experience. It’s possible to place a bet on the horses, before then changing focus and heading into the casino, where various games are often found.

Are There Cruise Ship or Riverboat Casinos in Indiana?

When casinos were legalized in Indiana in 1993, the law stated that they had to be on water, except for the resort at French Lick. Since then though, the rules have been relaxed, meaning that many casinos have moved onto dry land. You will still be able to find a number of riverboat casinos in Indiana though, all of which are now stationary. Many are moored outside other facilities, including hotels.

Full Indiana Casino List

Looking for a complete list of casinos in Indiana? If so, you should check out the list below, which shows every casino in the state, from riverboat casinos through to racinos. We’ll add to this list if any new casinos are ever opened in Indiana.

Expected New Casinos

There are not currently any plans for any new casinos in Indiana. We will update this page accordingly if any plans to create any new gambling towns in Indiana are announced.

Gambling in Indiana

Below, you’ll find some key facts about gambling in Indiana, from the minimum age to gamble, through to whether there are any bet limits. Take a look below to familiarize yourself with things before you visit one of the casinos in Indiana.

Casino Games in Indiana

Quite simply, you’ll find pretty much every casino game around at the casinos in Indiana, from slot machines all the way through to table games, such as blackjack and roulette. Sports betting has also recently been legalized in the state, with many of the casinos having dedicated areas for sports betting fans. Check out a small selection of the gambling options available in Indiana casinos below.

• Wheel of Fortune
• Riches with Daikoku
• Big Bang Theory
• Triple Sparkle
• 19000+ slot machines
• Types: Traditional Reel, Video Reel, Video Poker Free Slot Tournaments
• Popular providers: Aristocrat, Bally
• Crazy 4 Poker
• 3 Card Poker
• Let It Ride Progressive
• Limit Hold’em
• 5 Card Poker
• 7 Card Poker
• Pot Limit Omaha
• 122 poker tables in the state
• American Roulette
• Double Zero Roulette
• Rapid Roulette
• Double Deck Pitch Blackjack
• Blackjack Switch
• Crapless Craps
• Video Poker
• Mini-Baccarat
• EZ Baccarat
• Pai Gow Tiles
• Horse Racing
• Legal to bet on all sports in Indiana, in retail venues or using a mobile

Gambling Legal Situation in Indiana

Taxation of winnings.

Indiana has a flat income tax rate of 3.23% and everyone winning money, regardless of the amount, is expected to pay tax on their win. What’s more, winners will need to pay federal tax of 24% when winning anything over a specific amount (this varies by game – for slots it is $1,200) or when winning a sum of 300x or more the size of a bet.

Indiana Gambling Laws

Casino gambling has been legal in Indiana since 1993, when the Indiana Riverboat Act was passed. This legalized casinos, but only on water. This law was repealed in 1999, allowing casinos to set up on land. The most recent change to Indiana gambling law came in 2019, when sports betting was legalized in the state. Take a look below to find out about the major laws passed in relation to gambling in Indiana.

Prohibits most forms of gambling

Legalized riverboat casinos in Indiana. Was repealed in 1999 as laws relaxed around casinos

Legalized sports betting in Indiana

As with most states, gambling in Indiana has a long history. Take a look at the timeline below to see some of the most significant dates for gambling in the state.

1851 Indiana Constitution bans almost all forms of gambling in the state. While the Constitution only specifically banned lotteries, this was seen by courts as a ban on nearly all forms of gambling.

1988 Voters in the state approve a constitutional amendment, allowing a lottery to be set up in Indiana.

1989 Pari-mutuel betting was legalized. Hoosier Park (now Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino) opened in 1994 and off-track betting parlors were first seen in 1995.

1993 Casinos are legalized. Land-based casinos in French Lick and Gary are permitted, plus riverboat casinos are allowed on the Ohio River. Riverboat casinos on Lake Michigan and Patoka Lake were later added to the law. These laws were later relaxed, allowing more land-based casinos.

2019 Indiana legalizes sports betting, both online and offline.

Upcoming Changes in the Gambling Regulation

At the moment, there are no upcoming changes to gambling regulation in Indiana. The state has only just legalized sports betting, so it is probable that this will be allowed to settle before any new gambling regulation is even considered.

Indiana Casino Resorts and Trips

If you’re looking for something more than a casino, you should consider visiting one of the Indiana casino resorts. One of the most popular ways to visit the best casino resorts in Indiana is by using an organized tour. We’ve listed the top three casino resorts in Indiana below, plus we’ve also found three great trips to Indiana casinos. However, if you like to travel, then we recommend checking out our top 10 casinos list , where you might just find your next holiday destination.

Casino Resorts

Casino resorts are massively popular, as they don’t just have casinos – they also offer hotels, various other entertainment options and, in many cases, many places to eat and drink. Many choose to spend the entire day at one, while others turn it into a vacation, booking a room for a few nights. Take a look below to see the three best Indiana casino resorts.

Casino Trips

Looking to visit one of the casino resorts in Indiana? If so, you should really consider a casino trip. These are organized excursions to the best Indiana casino resorts and include transport to and from the venue. Many also include little bonuses too, such as free play on slot machines or meal vouchers. We’ve listed three of the best trips to Indiana casinos below.

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Riverboat cruise coming to Evansville next month

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Riverboat tours will start making stops in Evansville starting with one this summer.

Visit Evansville President Alexis Berggren shared the news during a visit to the 14 News studio for Midday with Mike.

She says it will be American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage , which is a traditional paddleboat.

Berggren says it’s expected to bring in tourism to downtown businesses.

The old LST dock is where the boat will come in. It won’t be docked full time, but will be a stop on the riverboat’s tour.

The first stop is set for Aug. 8, with more possible in the future.

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