Indiana Gambling

Hundreds Join Indiana Self-Ban Program

News Brief: Under an Indiana program, nearly 500 people with gambling problems have signed up to ban themselves from the state's casinos.

Indiana Casino Job Meeting This Week

News Brief: Job hunters in economically depressed Orange County will be able to learn this week about work prospects at a planned casino near French Lick.

Michigan Worker Arrested for Stealing

News Brief: A Blue Chip Casino worker accused of stealing $70,000 from Blue Chip Casino in November was recently arrested, along with an alleged accomplice.

Argosy Considers $150 Million Expansion

Argosy Gaming Co. could spend more than $150 million on a new, much larger riverboat casino and more parking as part of a Lawrenceburg expansion designed to shore up its position as Greater Cincinnati's highest-grossing casino.

Indiana Casino Boats May Drop Crew

News Brief: Riverboat casinos might get to dump the captains and crews that cost them about $1 million annually if they are willing to help pay to move 120 state police officers from gaming enforcement to traditional duties.

FTC Approves Purchase of Indiana Riverboat

The Federal Trade Commission has approved Caesars Entertainment Inc.'s purchase of the remaining stake in an Indiana riverboat casino.

Indiana Governor Gains Power of Gaming Panel

News Brief: A fourth member of the Indiana Gaming Commission has resigned, giving Governor Mitch Daniels the ability to appoint a majority of this board.

Indiana Lawmakers Debate Over Gambling Machines

News Brief: The Indiana Legislature is wrestling with what to do about video gambling machines.

Casino Workers Gambled On Negotiations, Won Better Contracts

News Brief: Low-wage workers took on mega-sized casino companies and came out with better contracts this week.

Blue Chip Employees Ratify Contract

News Brief: Workers at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City voted by a 97 percent margin to ratify a tentative agreement reached last week, averting a strike at the casino.