Indiana casino relocation bill advances after Senate committee rewrite
Summary
A revised casino relocation bill, House Bill 1038, has progressed through the Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee with an 8-5 vote. The amendment allows for the development of a new casino in the Fort Wayne area while also permitting the continued operation of the Rising Star Casino in southeastern Indiana, addressing previous concerns about casino closures. The bill now moves to the full Senate for further debate, continuing the discussion about the location of Indiana’s next casino and the decision-making process involved.
(Source:Tribune Star)