But because of the coronavirus pandemic, all casinos were shuttered for three months this year, cutting off profits. Fiscal analysts projected the new games would generate more than $15 million in revenue for the state in the first couple of years. Harrahs delivers 24/7 gaming thrills on an expansive single-level casino floor, featuring over 2,000 slots, dozens of table games, and a full-service Caesars. It will operate five in Indiana, including the two horse racing tracks in Anderson and Shelbyville.Īs a condition of the merger being approved by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission earlier this month, the company needs to start a $25 million fund for major projects and improvements to the horse racing venues, to be spent over 10 years.Ĭaesars Chief Financial Officer Bret Yunker tells the Herald Bulletin that includes plans to expand both the racing and gaming sides of the properties, making them what he calls the “best in-class facilities in Indiana.”Ī statewide gaming expansion allowed live table games in Anderson and Shelbyville for the first time in January, something both locations sought for years. The combined effort, operating under the Caesars Entertainment name, now owns 55 casino properties worldwide.
Hoosier Park is currently owned by Eldorado Resorts, which as of Monday bought out Caesars Entertainment. Caesars is also undertaking a 32M gambling floor expansion at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino.
