The Indiana Gaming Commission on Thursday voted not to renew a gaming license for a planned new casino in Terre Haute that has already faced delays and forced ownership changes.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plans to retain all 700-plus employees at a southern Indiana casino if state regulators approve its ownership of the casino later this year.

The casino rules require customers to wear masks except when eating, drinking or smoking while seated at a slot machine, bar or restaurant table.

A longtime heavyweight in Indiana's gambling industry is selling his stake in a Gary casino project and permanently giving up his state casino license after allegations of financial wrongdoings by him and a business partner.

The legal fight over ownership of a new $300 million casino in Gary could leave it sitting unused for possibly months after construction work is completed.

A lawsuit filed Tuesday by former Spectacle Entertainment CEO Rod Ratcliff in Lake County court argues the Indiana Gaming Commission wrongly acted against him without allowing a fair hearing.

October marked one year since Indiana casinos started taking bets online. And last month was also the best month Hoosiers sports books have had yet.

The Indiana Gaming Commission has more than 10 people under investigation for possible financial misconduct that would violate state casino laws or regulations.

Indiana casinos have a few new rules to follow after Gov. Eric Holcombs latest COVID-19 executive order.

Indiana set a new sports betting record in October even as play slowed at other casino games, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission.