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TERRE HAUTE CASINO RESORT

4500 East Margaret Drive
Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN 47803

Terre Haute Casino Resort is a $290 million casino project approved for Terre Haute by the Indiana Gaming Commission on Nov. 17, 2021. The opening date for the casino was April 5, 2024. The hotel opened May 15, 2024.

Terre Haute Casino features 1,000 slot machines and 35 table games, 3 restaurants, 2 bars and a 125-room hotel with a rooftop bar and lounge.

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Terre Haute Casino Resort

Terre Haute Casino Resort is a casino development of Churchill Downs Inc. of Kentucky. Construction of thecasino and hotel began in June 2022 and took nearlt two years to complete. The opening date as spring 2024.

Terre Haute Casino Resort was selected over three other Terre Haute casino proposals by the Indiana Gaming Commission on Nov. 17, 2021.

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Terre Haute Casino Resort | Hotel Opens Today! May 15, 2024 - Terre Haute Casino Resort will celebrate the grand opening its new, 122-room luxury hotel today. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4pm, followed by an 8 pm opening of ... Read more Terre Haute Casino Opened Today | April 5, 2024 April 5, 2024 - The doors of the Terre Haute Casino Resort opened to the public this morning following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM. The grand opening celebration included free giveaways, live entertainment ... Read more Terre Haute Casino Opens Friday April 5th! April 2, 2024 - The new Terre Haute Casino Resort will kick off its grand opening Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 as the doors will open to the public for the first time. The casino floor will ... Read more Terre Haute Casino Resort opens April 5 January 9, 2024 - Terre Haute Casino Resort announced the opening date for its casino on Facebook yesterday. The casino doors will open to the public at 10:30 AM Friday April 5th. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will ... Read more Terre Haute Casino will open early April 2024 December 17, 2023 - The two-year construction plan for the Terre Haute casino began in June 2022 and continues on schedule for opening in Spring 2024. This week the Indiana Gaming Commission confirmed ... Read more Terre Haute's casino construction update - Nov. 2023 November 27, 2023 - Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort continues on-schedule for an opening next Spring, according to Mike Rich, General Manager. About 45 days later, the hotel and rooftop bar ... Read more Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - Oct 2023 October 6, 2023 - Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort continues on-schedule to open at the end of March or early April 2024. The exterior work is almost finished as crews are ... Read more Headlines continued...

Churchill Downs selected for Terre Haute casino

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Churchill Downs to operate Terre Haute casino - Courtesy of WISH-TV, Nov 18, 2021. Available from YouTube

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Terre Haute Casino Resort | Hotel Opens Today!

May 15, 2024

Terre Haute Casino Resort will celebrate the grand opening its new, 122-room luxury hotel today. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4pm, followed by an 8 pm opening of the Altitude Bar & Lounge on the 10th floor. After that, a fireworks extravaganza will end the evening.

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SNEAK PEEK: Exclusive look at the hotel portion of the Terre Haute Casino Resort - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, May 13, 2024. Available from YouTube

The grand opening of the hotel at Terre Haute Casino Resort comes a little more than a month after celebrating the casino opening on April 5th.

Tomorrow, on Thursday the opening events continue with the opening of the Queen's Beans Coffee Shop. Then on Friday afternoon, the Hotel Lobby Bar will open for the first time.

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Terre Haute Casino Opened Today | April 5, 2024

April 5, 2024

The doors of the Terre Haute Casino Resort opened to the public this morning following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM. The first thousand visitors to enter received a Terre Haute Casino T-shirt. The day-long grand opening celebration included free giveaways, live entertainment, gaming promotions, and foo9d specials for all visitors.

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WATCH: Terre Haute Casino Resort General Manager Mike Rich talks about excitement of casino opening - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Apr 5, 2024. Available from YouTube

Terre Haute Casino has a 60,000 square-foot casino floor with 1,000 slot machines, 25 live table games, a poker room, and a TwinSpires Sportsbook. Food and drink specials were offered at the restaurants, which include the Four Cornered Steakhouse, Rockwood Bar & Grill, The Soda Shoppe, Crossroads Center Bar, and The Queen's Beans Coffee Shop.

The grand opening of the hotel and the rooftop Altitude Bar and Lounge is scheduled for May 15, 2024. Room reservations are accepted now.

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Terre Haute Casino Opens Friday April 5th!

April 2, 2024

The new Terre Haute Casino Resort will kick off its grand opening Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 as the doors will open to the public for the first time. The casino floor will feature 1,000 slot machines, 35 table games, a poker room, and a sportsbook.

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Signs Up At Terre Haute Casino Resort, Casino Opens On April 5th - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Mar 15, 2024. Available from YouTube

The Terre Haute casino opening will also include four new restaurants: Four Cornered Steakhouse, Rockwood Bar & Grill, The Soda Shoppe, and The Queen's Beans Coffee Shop. The Crossroads Center Bar will also open that day.

The hotel will not open until May 15th; however, room reservations can now be made for dates beginning that day. Also opening on May 15 will be the Altitude Bar and Lounge on the top floor of the hotel. The hotel will offer 125 luxury rooms and an outdoor pool and bar area.

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Terre Haute Casino Resort opens April 5

January 9, 2024

Terre Haute Casino Resort announced the opening date for its casino on Facebook yesterday. The casino doors will open to the public at 10:30 AM Friday April 5th. A formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will launch a daylong celebration of live music and special promotions. The first 1,000 guest will receive commemorative t-shirts. Additional details are expected closer to the opening date.

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"Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley have waited a long time for this vision to become a reality. The launch of Terre Haute Casino Resort extends beyond physical structure; it's about creating a vibrant and integral part of this community, and we couldn't be more thrilled to bring this exciting chapter to life."

- Mike Rich, VP and GM Terre Haute Casino Resort

The hotel and a few of the restaurants and bars will open later on May 15. The hotel will feature 125 guest rooms and suites, and the Rock Wood, a rooftop bar and lounge.

The grand opening of the Terre Haute Casino was five years in the making. It began in 2019 when Gov. Holcomb signed legislation to transfer one casino license owned by Majestic Star from Gary to Vigo County. In 2021 the Indiana Gaming Commission awarded the Vigo County casino license to Churchill Downs over three competing proposals.

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Terre Haute Casino will open early April 2024

December 17, 2023

The two-year construction plan for the Terre Haute casino began in June 2022 and continues on schedule for opening in Spring 2024. This week the deputy director of the Indiana Gaming Commission confirmed the opening date will be in April 2024.

"We've made sure that we facilitated all of the things they needed to do on the timeline they needed. We never want to be the reason to hold up a casino from opening. Things are moving right along."

- Jenny Reske, Deputy Director IGC

The Terre Haute casino will open with a 56,400-sq-ft gaming floor featuring 1,000 slot machines, 35 table games, a poker room, and a TwinSpires Sportsbook.

Construction of the hotel will after the casino opens. The hotel will open in late 2024 and feature 125 rooms and Rock Wood, a rooftop bar and lounge

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Terre Haute's casino construction update - Nov. 2023

November 27, 2023

Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort continues on-schedule for an opening next Spring, according to Mike Rich, General Manager. About 45 days after the grand opening, the hotel and rooftop bar will open.

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Are you ready to hit the slots? Here's an update on Terre Haute's casino - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Nov 16, 2023. Available from YouTube

As construction continues, Terre Haute Casino Resort has started a dealer training academy to prepare staff for opening day. The four-week course pays $16/hour during training and a $500 sign-on bonus. If interested, visit the careers page at Terre Haute Casino Resort. Applicants must be 21 or older.

Last week Terre Haute Casino Resort held its fourth sign-up event for local residents interested in receiving early updates and exclusive offers from the casino. If you are interested, you can sign up on the home page of its website. There have been more that 400 signups already.

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Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - Oct 2023

October 6, 2023

Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort continues on-schedule to open at the end of March or early April 2024. The exterior work is almost finished as crews are paving the parking lots. The major work is underway with the interior amenities, such as the Crossroads Center Bar.

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Terre Haute Casino Resort now has a grand opening date - here's when you can get your bets in - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Jan 8, 2024. Available from YouTube

Work continues inside the new Terre Haute Casino Resort as the company posts social media update - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Sep 29, 2023. Available from YouTube

The finishing work on the outside of the casino is seen in this photo of work crews paving the parking lots. The photo was taken Sep. 15th. The exterior landscaping also remains unfinished.

The Terre Haute Casino Resort has opened a job posting website. If interested, visit the job opportunities page. A job fair was held last week at the Vigo County Public Library.

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Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - Sep. 2023

September 12, 2023

Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort continues on-schedule for a grand opening next March. The major external work is now completed and the cranes were removed after Labor Day. The majority of work is now on the interior of the building. Construction crews are currently building the casino floor and ceiling.

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Work moves primarily inside on Terre Haute casino construction - here's how you can apply for a job - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Sep 6, 2023. Available from YouTube

Terre Haute Casino Resort has posted new jobs on its website. Applicants must be 21 or older. If interested, visit the casino's careers page for current job listings and application information. Terre Haute Casino is an equal opportunity employer.

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Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - August 2023

August 2, 2023

WTHI-TV reports the construction on the future Terre Haute casino continues on schedule and on budget for opening in early 2024. The casino VP Michael Rich confirmed to News 10 the opening date for the casino remains to be in late March or early April 2024. The hotel opening will be around the same time.

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Terre Haute's future casino is in the hiring process - here's what they're looking for and how much - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Jul 17, 2023. Available from YouTube

Most of the external structure has been completed, and construction work is now underway on the inside.

VP Rich also disclosed the casino will be hiring and training candidates for some key positions later this year. More information is expected within the next few weeks.

The latest video from WTHI-TV shows workers on the unfinished concrete floor on the top floor of the hotel tower. This rooftop area will become the Altitude Bar & Lounge and include an outdoor patio.

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View from the top: Terre Haute Casino & Resorts posts construction update - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Jul 27, 2023. Available from YouTube

Construction of the Terre Haute casino began in June 2022 and will and will be completed in early 2024. The grand opening is expected in late March or early April.

The Terre Haute casino will feature 1,000 slot machines and 35 table games. There will be 3 restaurants, 2 bars, an rooftop bar, and a 125-room hotel.

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Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - June 2023

June 27, 2023

Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort reached a major milestone this month with the placement of the final beam at the top of the steel structure. The event was celebrated with a "topping off" ceremony.

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Terre Haute Casino Resort progress marked with topping off ceremony - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Jun 14, 2023. Available from YouTube

"The topping off ceremony is simply a point in construction where the entire project is fully enclosed and the last beam gets lifted into place. It's a really transitional stage in the project where all the work really starts going on in the inside of the project.

- Mike Rich, VP & GM Terre Haute Casino

After the ceremony, local leaders and visitors were offered tours inside the casino and the gaming floor.

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Inside tour of in-progress Terre Haute Casino Resort (WEB) - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Jun 14, 2023.. Available from YouTube

Completion 2024
Terre Haute casino officials confirmed the construction is on schedule for completion in Spring 2024.

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Terre Haute Casino: Construction Update - March 2023

March 25, 2023

Construction of the Terre Haute Casino and Resort continues at 4500 East Margaret Drive in Terre Haute. The casino's general manager told WTHI-TV that construction is on-schedule for completion in March 2024. The weeather has not caused any delays.

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Terre Haute Casino contraction stays on track
Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Mar 9, 2023. Available from YouTube

Several job opportunities are now posted on the Terre Haute casino's website. The job positions are Table Games Analyst, Table Games Shift Manager, Human Resources Business Partner, Purchasing Manager, Senior Director of Marketing and Senior Director of Finance. If interested in these or in future job postings, check out the casino's career page.

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New Name: 'Terre Haute Casino Resort'

February 10, 2023

The name of the resort casino under construction in Vigo County has shortened its name from Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort to 'Terre Haute Casino Resort'. The change was announced Tuesday by Churchill Downs Incorporated in a decision to simplify the casino's branding. The history and culture of the name Queen of Terre Haute will continue to be referenced by a Q in the logo.

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Queen of Terre Haute casino reveals new cost, new renderings

December 26, 2022

The cost to build the Terre Haute Casino Resort has risen from $290 million to $290 million according to the owner Churchill Downs. The reason is due to the increased industry costs.

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Queen of Terre Haute casino cost now $290 million; see new renderings
Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, . Available from YouTube

Also, the company has releasee new renderings for the casino hotel. One change is the addition of a new, casual restaurant and another is returning the rooftop pool plan back to ground level.

The following artist renderings were released this month:

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Update: Terre Haute casino gets FAA approval to resume construction

November 18, 2022

Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort has been on hold due to two regulatory issues. Last week Mayor Duke Bennett confirmed that both issues are now resolved and construction can begin.

• Last September the FAA announced it was reevaluating the visibility impact of the casino's hotel on airport traffic. A new study has been completed and the FAA has given its final approval for the casino project.

• At the same time the Indiana Department of Transportation has approved the traffic flow plan for the casino.

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Two hurdles cleared as the casino project continues in Terre Haute
Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Nov 10 2022. Available from YouTube

These two regulatory delays have pushed out the opening date for Terre Haute Casino Resort from the original target of late 2023 to a new date in March 2024.

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Terre Haute's casino plan hits big bump with FAA!

September 16, 2022

The Queen of Terre Haute Casino project has hit an unexpected problem from the FAA. The agency gave an earlier approval for the project's non-impact on air traffic around the Terre Haute Regional Airport. Now the FAA is reevaluating its approval based on a preliminary report that the hotel height could limit some airport visibility. The FAA says the initial approval should not have been granted.

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Could Terre Haute's casino plans be forced to change? Problem develops from an unexpected government
Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Sep 14, 2022. Available from YouTube

Churchill Downs issued a written statement stating: "We are currently awaiting final determination from the FAA. As always, we are eager to work with local government officials in the best interest of both the project and all community stakeholders."

The FAA issued this statement: "The evaluation involving the casino building has not reached a final determination. The FAA does not have the authority to limit building heights nor stop construction. By law, developers must give the FAA the opportunity to evaluate proposed structures near airports to determine whether they could pose a hazard to aircraft or interfere with navigation aids. After the evaluation is completed, building decisions are made by local governments."

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New Queen of Terre Haute Casino groundbreaking June 21, 2002

June 28, 2022

A groundbreaking event was celebrated last week for the new Terre Haute Casino Resort on the 50-acre site at 4442 East Margaret Drive. Construction is scheduled to take up to 18 months to complete, and the casino is expected to open in March 2024.

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Churchill Downs breaks ground on Terre Haute casino - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Jun 21, 2022. Available from YouTube

Local officials and corporate executives from Churchill Downs attended the event. Prior to turning the shovels, the CEO of Churchill Downs made a few statements:

"The Queen of Terre Haute is intended to reflect this community, the values, the enthusiasm, and the people that live here.

"We are very focused as a company on economic development, health and wellness, tourism, infrastructure and quality of life as well as talent, attracting the best people that we can," Carstanjen said. "We realize that you have entrusted us with being a member of your community and with this project."

- William C. Carstanjen, CEO Churchill Downs

When Terre Haute Casino Resort, completed, the $290 million property will feature a casino with 1,000 slot machines, 35 table games, and a sportsbook, five restaurants and bars, and a 10-story hotel with 125 luxury guest rooms and a roof top pool with a bar and lounge.

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Queen of Terre Haute Casino construction will start June 21

June 7, 2022

Queen of Terre Haute Casino will hold a formal groundbreaking ceremony at 11 AM on June 21 to mark the official start of construction on the $290 million casino project. The event will be held at 4442 E East Margaret Drive on the eastside of Terre Haute.

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Queen of Terre Haute Casino groundbreaking set for June 21 - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Jun 3, 2022. Available from YouTube

Terre Haute Casino Resort will be owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc of Kentucky. The casino complex will comprise 400,000 square feet and consist of a casino, restaurants and a hotel. The casino will be 56,000 square feet with 1,000 slot machines, 35 table games and a TwinSpires Sportsbook.

The restaurants and bars at the Queen of Terre Haute Casino will include the Four Cornered Steakhouse, Crossroads Sports Bar with the TwinSpires Sportsbook, a casual dining restaurant, and a hotel rooftop bar and lounge. Other dining venues are to be announced.

The Queen of Terre Haute Hotel will feature 125 guest rooms and suites.

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Terre Haute approves new casino location on east side

March 11, 2022

Terre Haute City Council approved an east side location last week requested by the Terre Haute Casino Resort project. The Council voted unanimously to rezone a 50-acre site for the casino near Interstate 70 and Indiana 46.

The new location lies on the north side of East Margaret Drive and the west side of the Clabber Girl distribution center. The casino was original approved for a westside location on Honey Creek Drive west of the Haute City Shopping Mall.

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Churchill Downs Casino to move to East side of Terre Haute - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Mar 3, 2022. Available from YouTube

The City Council action is only the first step in the approval process for the east side building site. The next steps are:

1. Applying for and receiving a height variance from the city and the FAA. This could be done as early as May and construction could start soon afterwards.

2. Final approvals for the new location must be issued by the Indiana Gaming Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Ryan Jordan, the senior vice president at Churchill Downs for real estate development" expressed his company's excitement with the City Council's approval.

"Very excited, very happy that the council approved our rezoning request. We're super excited to be in Terre Haute. We think we have a terrific site."

- Ryan Jordan, Sr VP Churchill Downs

Mr. Jordan also said his company expects the Terre Haute Casino Resort to open in March 2024.

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Queen of Terre Haute Casino files for eastside location

February 10, 2022

Churchill Downs Inc. filed a rezoning application Monday for a new building site for the Terre Haute Casino Resort. The 50-acre location is on Terre Haute's eastside near Interstate 70 and Indiana 46. The original plan was to build on Honey Creek Drive west of the Haute City Shopping Mall.

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Churchill Downs files for eastside casino location - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Feb 7, 2022. Available from YouTube

If approved by the Vigo County Area Planning Department, Terre Haute Casino Resort will be built on the north side of East Margaret Drive and west of the Clabber Girl distribution center. The Indiana Gaming Commission will meet March 8 and determine if there are any issues or restrictions to be addressed before Churchill Downs can proceed with the new location.

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Terre Haute Casino proceeds after lawsuit dropped

January 8, 2022

What may have been the final legal obstacle against building the Terre Haute Casino Resort has been dropped. Full House Resorts announced this week that it will withdraw its lawsuit and appeal against the Indiana Gaming Commission's selection of the Churchill Downs application for the Terre Haute casino license.

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Dropped lawsuit clears the road for Churchill Downs to begin casino construction in Terre Haute - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Jan 5, 2022. Available from YouTube

Churchill Downs and Full House Resorts were the two finalist under consideration for the license. When the commission selected Churchill Downs last Nov. 17th, Full House Resorts filed an appeal and later a lawsuit claiming (1) the commission violated state open meeting laws and (2) the Churchill Downs proposal was disqualified by not identifying a specific location for its casino.

In a letter to the commission this week, Full House stated it had "no malicious intent nor did it want to delay the project further"; Therefore, the lawsuit and appeal will both be withdrawn.

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Terre Haute casino project's 2021 year-end status

December 23, 2021

The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) met this week to push forward with the casino project for Terre Haute. Last month the IGC selected a $240 million casino proposal from Churchill Downs to build the Terre Haute Casino Resort on Honey Creek Drive west of the Haute City Shopping Mall.

To advance this project, the commission addressed three major issues during the Tuesday meeting:

Casino License
The commission voted to officially award the Terre Haute casino license to Churchill Downs Incorporated for the Terre Haute Casino Resort.

Lucy Luck Appeal
The commission approved a settlement with Lucy Luck, who had filed an appeal with the IGC after losing the initial license for Terre Haute last June for funding and staffing concerns. The settlement ended the appeal.

Full House Resorts Lawsuit
A new lawsuit has been filed against the IGC by Full House Resorts, a finalist for the Terre Haute casino. Full House claims the Churchill Downs casino application should be disqualified for not committing to its proposed casino site. Churchill Downs said it could be looking at alternate sites.

The commission wants to move forward with the Terre Haute casino project, but the investment by Churchill Downs may be delayed by the new lawsuit. An update is expected after the holidays.

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Terre Haute casino license awarded to Churchill Downs

November 18, 2021

Today the Indiana Gaming Commission made its final selection from four casino applicants seeking to build and operate a casino in Terre Haute. The commission selected Churchill Downs to build the Terre Haute Casino Resort, a $240 million plan to be built on Honey Creek Drive west of the Haute City Shopping Mall.

The commission will issue a "certificate of suitability" to Churchill Downs to begin the project. The casino license will follow later after the commission resolves a court appeal by Lucy Luck Gaming in a case regarding the previous license.

The Queen of Terre Haute will have 400,000 total square feet building size on a 21-acre site. The casino floor will be 56,000 square feet with 1,000 slots and 35 table games. The property will include three restaurants and a 125-room hotel with a rooftop bar and lounge.

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Terre Haute Casino Update: Proposed Locations

October 19, 2021

The Indiana Gaming Commission has published the proposed locations of each of the four casino applications under consideration for Vigo County. One proposed site is on the west side of Terre haute. The other three sites are on the east side.

CHURCHILL DOWNS has proposed the "Queen of Terre Haute Casino" to be built on 20.9 acres of undeveloped land on Honey Creek Drive west of the Haute City Shopping Mall.

FULL HOUSE RESORTS has proposed the "American Place" casino to be built at 5995 Margaret Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803. This is a 32-acre site near the intersection of I-70 and U.S. 40/State 46.

PREMIER GAMING has proposed a casino built near the Interstate 70 and State 46 interchange.

HARD ROCK has proposed the "Rocksino" to be built at 2555 South Joe Fox Street, Terre Haute, IN, 47803.

WTHI-TV News Story:

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Here's where all four proposed Vigo County casinos would be built - including a proposal for a temporary location in the mall - Courtesy of WTHI-TV, Oct 13, 2021. Available from YouTube

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Hard Rock proposal receives support from Terre Haute leaders

October 9, 2021

The Indiana Gaming Commission has received letters of support for the Hard Rock Casino proposal for Terre Haute from local officials and community leaders. The commission will announce its selection from four applicants on Nov. 17th.

Support letters were sent to the commission by each member of the Vigo County Board of Commissioners aplus the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce and the Vigo County Council.

Each letter emphasized the design status and readiness of the Hard Rock proposal. Unlike the other casino proposals, the Hard Rock project is fully developed and ready to break ground for construction.

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Hard Rock's New Terre Haute Proposal | Update

October 4, 2021

The Hard Rock casino proposal submitted to the Indiana Gaming Commission(IGC) last month is very similar to the Rocksino plan approved by the commission in 2020. The new Hard Rock proposal also includes an ownership share for Greg Gibson, owner of Lucy Luck Gaming, who held the Rocksino casino license until it was canceled last June.

The IGC did not renew the Rocksino license because the project did not appear to be moving forward. Key executive positions had not filled and all the financing had not be secured. In this new Rocksino proposal Gibson will be an investor and have no active role in the operation of the casino.

The new Rocksino plan will cost $200 million instead of the previous $175 million. The plan includes a 175-room hotel, a 300-seat showroom and 1,000-square-feet of retail space. The number of slot machines is reduced from 1,150 to 850 and table games are reduced from 50 to 35.

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Terre Haute's casino selection will be announced Nov 17, 2021

October 2, 2021

On Nov 17th the Indiana Gaming Commission will announce which gaming company has selected to build a casino in Vigo County. Four applicants submitted their proposals to the commission by the Sep 22 deadline, and each of the proposals will receive a careful review and evaluation by the commission.

During the commission's meeting Wednesday, Greg Small, the executive director, announced the Nov 17 date and added:

"We have received four applications, so we are guaranteed a competitive process which I think will be to the great benefit of both the state and the local community, specifically because I think we have four known operators that are gaming professionals in other jurisdictions, so I think we have a good process ahead of us."

- Greg Small, Executive Director IGC

The four casino applicants are Churchill Downs, Full House Resorts, Hard Rock and Premier Gaming Group. See all proposals.

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Hard Rock, 3 others apply for Terre Haute casino license

September 27, 2021

Four applicants for the casino license in Vigo County submitted proposals to the Indiana Gaming Commission before the commission's deadline of Sept 22. The application process was reopened after the commission canceled the Terre Haute casino liscense of Lucy Luck Gaming in June 2021.

The four applicants are Hard Rock, Churchill Downs, Full House Resorts and Premier Gaming Group. > See details of the 4 casino proposals

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Four companies apply for Vigo County's casino license - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Sep 22, 2021. Available from YouTube

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Terre Haute Casino applications are due Sept 22

September 2, 2021

The Indiana Gaming Commission is accepting new applications for a casino in Vigo County after denying renewal of the casino license to Lucy Luck Gaming last June.

Lucy Luck Gaming LLC was planning to build a 100,000-square-foot casino with 1,200 slot machines and 35 table games in partnership with Hard Rock International. The casino was to be named Rocksino by Hard Rock Terre Haute. Lucky Lucy lost its license due to financing and management concerns of the commission. See news article.

The Indiana Gaming Commission has reopened the application process for licensing a new casino in Vigo County. The filing fee is $50,000 and the filing deadline is September 22.

Lucy Luck Gaming is appealing the decision made by the Indiana Gaming Commission, and the company's chairman, Greg Gibson, has not said whether or not the company will submit a new application by September 22.

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Terre Haute casino license ended by Indiana Gaming Commission

June 27, 2021

The Indiana Gaming Commission voted unanimously Thursday to not renew the casino license issued to Lucy Luck Gaming LLC, which was planning to build a Hard Rock casino in Terre Haute. The commission cited funding and staffing concerns as reasons for the action.

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Gaming commission denies license for Terre Haute casino - Courtesy of Eyewitness News WEHT WTVW, Jun 24, 2021. Available from YouTube

The casino license for Vigo County will now seek new applicant bids within the next 90 days.

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Terre Haute casino project is delayed again by IGC

May 26, 2021

The Terre Haute casino project, named Rocksino by Hard Rock, was hoping to begin construction in June; however, in a meeting yesterday the Indiana Gaming Commission dealt the schedule a setback.

The financial plan submitted for the project was expected to be approved yesterday by the commission because five local banks are willing to finance the $170 million cost of the project. The commission, however, did not bring up a vote on the plan and instead delayed further action until after the renewal of the casino license is decided in a few weeks.

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Terre Haute casino hopes for groundbreaking in June

May 22, 2021

The Terre Haute casino is moving closer to a groundbreaking date after completing an important step for the Indiana Gaming Commission. The commission wanted a formal management agreement for the Rocksino by Hard Rock Terre Haute before renewing the casino license this month.

A management agreement has been presented to the commission by the two partners of the Terre Haute casino project: Hard Rock International and Lucy Luck Gaming. The agreement defines the role of Hard Rock to manage the casino operation. Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, also is a part owner and manager of the new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.

After the gaming commission meets later this month, it is hoped the groundbreaking for the casino can be scheduled in June. Chairman of Lucy Luck Gaming, Greg Gibson, told reporters:

"... no definite groundbreaking date set yet for Terre Haute. We are working with the Indiana Gaming Commission on our annual license renewal and approval of a finance plan, so that we will be in a position to break ground as soon as possible.

"We are sure hoping for later June. Hard Rock has told the Indiana Gaming Commission they want to get started before the end of June."

Construction of the Terre Haute casino is expected to take 14 months to complete. If the groundbreaking happens in June, the casino could open in late summer 2022.

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Rocksino Terre Haute may begin construction in April

March 29, 2021

The chairman of the Rocksino Hard Rock Terre Haute casino project told the Indiana Gaming Commission this week the casino has secured a $175 million financing package that will cover the full cost of construction. The ground breaking for the casino could be as early as late April.

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Announcement for casino groundbreaking could come in April - Courtesy of WTWO WAWV TV, Mar 23, 2021. Available from YouTube

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Terre Haute Casino Proposed

December 22, 2016

There may be a Terre Haute casino in the future.

Legislation is being proposed by Sen. Jon Ford that if approved would take the unused games assigned to the Rising Sun casino and allow the proposed casino to use them.

The senator is hopeful for the passage believing that millions in tax revenue could be made for the state and host area. As well as the creation of employment for hundreds of people.

Close to the Illinois boarder, a potential casino in Terre Haute could be an idea location to attract visitors from out of state.

If approval is given, the casino could be open by 2019.

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History of Terre Haute Casino

The original license for a Terre Haute casino was issued by the Indiana Gaming Commission to Lucy Luck Gaming in early 2020. The project was a partnership with Hard Rock International and named Rocksino by Hard Rock Terre Haute. However, the commission ended the license due to financial and management concerns.

The application process for the Terre Haute casino license was reopened by the commission in 2021. Four applicants were screened, and Churchill Downs was selected as the licensee. The casino project is named Terre Haute Casino Resort.

Terre Haute Casino Applications 2021

The Indiana Gaming Commission set a deadline of Sept 22, 2021 for new applicants to submit proposals to build a casino in Terre Haute or Vigo County. Four applications were received:

• CHURCHILL DOWNS (CDITH LLC) - Plan

• FULL HOUSE RESORTS (FHR-Atlas LLC) - Plan

• HARD ROCK submitted (HR Terre Haute LLC) - Plan

• PREMIER GAMING GROUP (Terre Haute Entertainment LLC) - Plan

Churchill Downs Plan

The Terre Haute Casino Resort

Churchill Downs proposes a casino and hotel named "The Terre Haute Casino Resort". The name is derived from Terre Haute's nickname the "Queen City of the Wabash Valley".

Full House Resorts Proposal

American Place

Full House Resorts proposes a $250 million casino and hotel named "American Place" to be located at 5995 Margaret Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803 near the I-70 and State 46 interchange.

HARD ROCK

Rocksino by Hard Rock Terre Haute

Hard Rock proposes a casino with 850 slots, 35 table games, six restaurants and bars, a Rock Shop, and a 300-seat entertainment venue.

Premier Gaming Group Proposal

Casino Name TBA

The Premier Gaming Group proposes a $100 million casino with a hotel, rooftop bar, spa, meeting space and a park with trails.

Rocksino by Hard Rock Terre Haute

LICENSE CANCELED June 2021

Rocksino by Hard Rock was to open in Terre Haute, Indiana in 2022. The casino project wass a partnership between Lucy Luck Gaming LLC and Hard Rock International. Hard Rock International is a solely-owned subsidiary of the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida.

The Rocksino was to be a 100,000-square-foot, non-smoking casino with 1,200 slot machines, 35 table games and sports betting.

Location

The Rocksino site was 25 acres on the east side of Terre Haute near the interchange of I-70 and State Road 46. The location wass southwest of Bill Farr Drive and Joe Fox Street and directly south of the Walmart Super Center.

Rocksino Status

The casino license to Lucy Luck Gaming was approved by the state gaming board earlier last year (2020). Financing was secured in March 2021 for the full construction cost. A formal groundbreaking ceremony was expected in April 2021, however, that was delayed by the Indiana Gaming Commission, which wanted to review the financial plan as well as a formal casino management agreement. In a May meeting the commission postponed the process again pending the reveiw and renewal of the casino license in June.When all issues are accepted by the commission, construction will begin on the casino.From that point the Terre Haute casino will take 18 months to build.

CANCELED
The Indiana Gaming Commission voted unanimously on June 24, 2021 to end the casino license previously issued to Lucy Luck Gaming LLC, the owner and developer of the Terre Haute casino project. (See Details)

The commission reopened the licensing process for applicants to submit new proposals. The deadline was set at September 22, 2021.

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2023

Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - Sept. 2023 September 12, 2023 - Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort continues on-schedule for a grand opening next March. The major external work is now completed and the cranes were removed ... Read more Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - August 2023 August 2, 2023 - WTHI-TV reports the construction on the future Terre Haute casino continues on schedule and on budget for opening in early 2024. The casino VP Michael Rich confirmed the opening date is ... Read more Terre Haute Casino Construction Update - June 2023 June 27, 2023 - Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort reached a major milestone this month with the placement of the final beam at the top of the steel structure. A "topping off" ceremony was held ... Read more Terre Haute Casino: Construction Update - March 2023 March 25, 2023 - Construction of the Terre Haute Casino and Resort continues at 4500 East Margaret Drive in Terre Haute. The casino's general manager told WTHI-TV that construction is on-schedule for ... Read more New Name: 'Terre Haute Casino Resort' February 10, 2023 - The name of the resort casino under construction in Vigo County has shortened its name from Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort to 'Terre Haute Casino Resort'. The change was announced Tuesday by Churchill ... Read more

2022

Queen of Terre Haute casino reveals new cost, new renderings December 26, 2022 - The cost to build the Terre Haute Casino Resort has risen from $290 million to $290 million according to the owner Churchill Downs. The reason is due to the increased industry ... Read more New Queen of Terre Haute Casino groundbreaking June 21, 2002 June 28, 2022 - A groundbreaking event was celebrated last week for the new Terre Haute Casino Resort on the 50-acre site at 4442 East Margaret Drive. Construction is scheduled to take ... Read more Update: Terre Haute casino gets FAA approval to resume construction November 18, 2022 - Construction of the Terre Haute Casino Resort has been on hold due to two regulatory issues. Last week Mayor Duke Bennett confirmed that both issues are resolved ... Read more Terre Haute's casino plan hits big bump with FAA! September 16, 2022 - The Queen of Terre Haute Casino project has hit an unexpected problem from the FAA. The agency gave an earlier approval for the project's non-impact on air traffic around the regional airport ... Read more Queen of Terre Haute Casino construction will start June 21 June 7, 2022 - Queen of Terre Haute Casino will hold a formal groundbreaking ceremonyat 11 AM on June 21 to mark the official start of construction on the $290 million casino project at 4442 E East Margaret Dr ... Read more Terre Haute approves new casino location on east side March 11, 2022 - Terre Haute City Council approved an east side location last week requested by the Terre Haute Casino Resort project. The Council voted unanimously to rezone a 50-acre site for the casino near ... Read more Queen of Terre Haute Casino files for eastside location February 10, 2022 - Churchill Downs Inc. filed a rezoning application Monday for a new building site for the Terre Haute Casino Resort. The location is on the eastside near Interstate 70 and Indiana 46. ... Read more Terre Haute Casino proceeds after lawsuit dropped January 8, 2022 - What may have been the final legal obstacle against building the Terre Haute Casino Resort has been dropped. Full House Resorts announced this week that it will withdraw its lawsuit ... Read more

2021

Terre Haute casino project's 2021 year-end status December 23, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) met this week to push forward with the casino project for Terre Haute. Last month the IGC selected a $240 million casino proposal from Churchill Downs ... Read more Terre Haute casino license awarded to Churchill Downs November 18, 2021 - Today the Indiana Gaming Commission made its final selection from four casino applicants seeking to build and operate a casino in Terre Haute. The commission selected Churchill Downs to ... Read more Terre Haute Casino Update: Proposed Locations October 19, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission has published the proposed locations of each of the four casino applications under consideration for Vigo County. One proposed site is on the west side of Terre haute. The others ... Read more Hard Rock proposal receives support from Terre Haute leaders October 9, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission has received letters of support for the Hard Rock Casino proposal for Terre Haute from local officials and community leaders. The commission will announce its ... Read more Terre Haute's casino selection will be announced Nov 17, 2021 October 2, 2021 - On Nov 17th the Indiana Gaming Commission will announce which gaming company whas been selected to build a casino in Vigo County. Four applicants submitted their proposals to ... Read more Hard Rock's New Terre Haute Proposal | Update October 4, 2021 - The Hard Rock casino proposal submitted to the Indiana Gaming Commission(IGC) last month is very similar to the Rocksino plan approved by the commission in 2020. The new Hard Rock proposal also includes ... Read more Hard Rock, 3 others apply for Terre Haute casino license September 27, 2021 - Four applicants for the casino license in Vigo County submitted proposals to the Indiana Gaming Commission before the commission's deadline of Sept 22. The application process was re ... Read more Terre Haute Casino applications are due Sept 22 September 2, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission is accepting new applications for a casino in Vigo County after denying renewal of the casino license to Lucy Luck Gaming last June. The company planned to build ... Read more Terre Haute casino license ended by Indiana Gaming Commission June 27, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission voted unanimously Thursday to not renew the casino license issued to Lucy Luck Gaming LLC, which was planning to build a Hard Rock ... Read more Terre Haute casino project is delayed again by IGC May 26, 2021 - The Terre Haute casino project, named Rocksino by Hard Rock, was hoping to begin construction in June; however, in a meeting yesterday the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) dealt a setback to the ... Read more Terre Haute casino hopes for groundbreaking in June May 22, 2021 - The Terre Haute casino is moving closer to a groundbreaking date after completing an important step for the Indiana Gaming Commission. The commission wanted a management agreement for the Rocksino ... Read more Rocksino Terre Haute may begin construction in April March 29, 2021 - The Rocksino Hard Rock Terre Haute casino project told the Indiana Gaming Commission this week the casino has secured a $175 million financing package t0 cover the full cost of construct ... Read more

2016

12.22.2016 Terre Haute Casino Proposed