It will likely be weeks before Indiana casinos are allowed to reopen as the state moves forward with its plans for relaxing COVID-19 restrictions.

Indiana is officially getting a new casino in Terre Haute. The state Gaming Commission approved the facility Friday, set to open in September 2021.

They urged lawmakers not to allow casinos to reopen until theyre given affordable health care and can ensure safety.

The Indiana Gaming Commission ordered the state's casinos to close, effective Monday morning at 6 a.m., in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Indiana Gaming Commission said Friday it was investigating information it received Thursday about Indianapolis-based Spectacle Entertainment.

Indianapolis-based Spectacle Entertainment was the only company submitting an application for the Terre Haute casino license by the deadline set by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

The Advance West Central Indiana political action committee is holding public forums ahead of Vigo County voters deciding the casino issue in the November election.

The commission approved a Gary casinos move inland Wednesday, opening the door to a gaming venue in Terre Haute.

Executives of Indianapolis-based Spectacle Entertainment say they hope to start construction this year on currently vacant land along Interstate 80/94.

Voters in western Indiana's Vigo County will likely decide this fall whether they will let plans for a new casino go forward.