Mayor Duke Bennett says a casino would generate more revenue for Terre Haute, provide high paying jobs, and add another amenity.

But the lottery's record-setting profit still fell short of the company's original 15-year contract's target of bringing in $410 million by 2018.

Lawmakers say Caesars' pending purchase of Indiana's two racetrack casinos shouldn't change much in the legislature when it comes to the gaming industry.

The legislation seeks to modernize Indiana's gaming tax system. But the measure could decrease how much money local communities get from their casinos.

An alteration in committee would reduce guaranteed money paid to counties across the state each year that comes from gaming revenues.

The House approved legislation that its author says "modernizes" Indiana's gaming tax structure.

Representative Todd Huston says his legislation aims to help Indiana casinos stay viable as they face increasing competition.

State Sen. Jon Ford wants to move some unused games from an existing casino to Terre Haute.

The South Bend casino's dining, shops and slot machine areas will employ 1,200 people, and create 700 construction jobs.

Lawmakers passed a fantasy sports bill last session, but it established few requirements.