Fort Wayne Casino Secures Senate Committee Approval, Heads to House
A bill to relocate a casino license to Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed the Senate committee and will be considered by the House.Summary
The Fort Wayne casino project advanced with the unanimous approval of Senate Bill 70 by the Senate Public Policy Committee. The bill allows for the relocation of the Ohio County casino license to Fort Wayne, Allen County, and will now proceed to the Indiana House for review in January. Senator Justin Busch championed the bill, citing declining revenues at the Rising Star Casino in Ohio County and Fort Wayne’s potential as a gaming destination. Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Full House Resorts, the casino operator, also support the relocation, which would require a $25 million relocation fee and a $500 million investment in non-gaming amenities. A separate House bill proposing a new casino license was considered but did not receive a vote, with Fort Wayne remaining the primary focus for casino development due to its potential revenue and minimal impact on existing casinos.
(Source：Gamblingnews)