After much debate and public testimony, the plan to relocate an Indiana casino has been put on hold. Senate Bill 293 aimed to move The Rising Star casino license from Rising Sun to New Haven, but due to strong opposition, Senator Ron Alting chose to withdraw the bill. The proposal faced pushback from groups like the “Coalition for a Better Allen County” who worried about potential negative impacts on New Haven’s culture and community. Despite some support from casino backers, including the “All in on New Haven” movement, it was not enough to move the plan forward.
The relocation was proposed to increase revenue as Rising Star is one of the state’s lowest-performing casinos, earning less than $4 million each month. It was estimated that moving the casino to New Haven could generate over $80 million in annual tax revenue and create thousands of new jobs.
While the casino relocation plan is on hold, there is potential for changes in the future. Senate leaders may consider moving the bill to another committee, and there are ongoing discussions about legalizing online casinos in Indiana. A recent House panel approved a bill that would allow Hoosiers to gamble online, suggesting that even though the casino relocation plan has been shelved, the state’s gaming landscape may see significant changes in the near future.
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