Stories tagged with "hollywood casino"

High stakes for Indiana casinos by Bill Ruthhart

The state’s gaming industry must adapt quickly to a new reality: competition from Ohio Ohio voters’ decision Tuesday to legalize casinos will hit Indiana where it... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:46 AM in Communities

Ohio casinos could take big hit on Indiana casinos by indystar

By Mike Smith / Associated Press A new report says Indiana could lose $100 million in gambling taxes in the first year after the creation of four Ohio casinos authorized in a... – Nov 04, 2009 at 12:35 PM in Communities

Ohio vote could hurt Indiana casinos by indystar

A question on Tuesday’s election ballot could determine whether Indiana loses more than $100 million in tax revenue and Kentucky’s horseracing industry falls farther... – Nov 02, 2009 at 1:36 PM in Politics & Government

Hollywood Casino makes its formal debut by indystar

LAWRENCEBURG — The Argosy Casino changed its name to Hollywood Casino on Monday when it unveiled a massive new riverboat. The $336 million casino on the Ohio River welcomed... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

$336 million casino opens on Ohio River by indystar

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. — Opening ceremonies are being held today for a new $336 million casino boat in southeastern Indiana. The new Hollywood Casino on the Ohio River at... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:07 PM in Business

An addiction to gaming revenues by indystar

The industry that’s been hailed as a financial rescuer of many Indiana communities is itself crying “Help!” these days. And while gambling isn’t exactly... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Huge $335M riverboat casino will replace Argosy this month by indystar

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. — The owners of one of Indiana’s most successful riverboat casinos are preparing to replace it with a $335 million boat that’s the size of two... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Anderson horse track facing money woes by Tom Spalding

Bankruptcy is one option for Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson because of a crushing licensing fee and tax rate, according to reports. Relief plans for Hoosier Park and... – Jun 16, 2009 at 12:58 PM in Business

Huge casino set to open at Lawrenceburg by indystar

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. — The owners of one of Indiana’s most successful riverboat casinos are preparing to replace it with a new $335 million boat that’s the size of... – Jun 16, 2009 at 8:31 AM in Business

Argosy to be renamed, grow bigger by indystar

LAWRENCEBURG The Argosy Casino will change its name to Hollywood Casino and unveil a new riverboat June 29. The new barge will be more than twice as large as the current boat and... – Jun 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business