Stockholders approve casino acquisition

Stockholders for Ameristar Casino on Thursday approved the casino's acquisition by rival Pinnacle Entertainment.

NWI casino revenues fare better compared to 2012

The total take at the five Northwest Indiana casinos fared slightly better in March 2013 than in the year-ago-month, according to revenue figures released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

NWI casino revenues drop as competition revs up

Revenues at Northwest Indiana casinos dropped 8.8 percent in February, the second steep monthly drop in a row for the five boats, according to the February revenue report from the Indiana Gaming Commission.

EDITORIAL: Race money here for Cline Avenue

Nothing reinforces disparaging comments about the Hoosier Holy Land ignoring the far corners of the state quite like Senate Bill 91.

Region governments lose money under revised gaming proposal

INDIANAPOLIS | Casino tax revenue paid to Northwest Indiana communities would be cut under legislation amended and approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday.

Casinos see dramatic declines year-to-year in January

In what has been termed “new normal” by gaming officials and observers, all five Northwest Indiana casinos saw a combined 9.2 percent decline in January revenues compared with one year ago, according to revenue figures released Friday by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Ameristar Casino dealt to new owner in $869 million deal

LAS VEGAS | East Chicago's Ameristar Casino will be getting a new owner, with Pinnacle Entertainment announcing Friday it will buy buy rival Ameristar Casinos for $869 million, plus take on $1.9 billion in debt.

Mike Rippey speaks to Lakeshore Chamber

Mike Rippey, President and CEO of ArcelorMittal, gives a presentation Thursday about trends in the economy affecting the steel industry during a Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Ameristar Casino in East Chicago.

Mike Rippey speaks to Lakeshore Chamber

Mike Rippey, President and CEO of ArcelorMittal, gives a presentation Thursday about trends in the economy affecting the steel industry during a Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Ameristar Casino in East Chicago.

Schuffert named to top spot at Ameristar East Chicago

EAST CHICAGO | Matt Schuffert has been promoted to general manager of Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago from his post of assistant general manager and vice president of finance.

NWI casino revenues continue downward slide

Most Northwest Indiana casinos experienced another downward slide in revenues during May.

Ameristar ups ante with hotel renovation

EAST CHICAGO | Ameristar Casino Hotel has completed $7 million in room and suite renovations, keeping the four-star hotel overlooking Lake Michigan in the top tier of Chicagoland lodging.

Ameristar hotel renovations

The Ameristar Casino hotel in East Chicago recently underwent $7 million in upgrades, the first one since the 288-bed facility opened in 2001. The rooms rent for anywhere from $109 to $199 a night.

Ameristar hotel renovations

The Ameristar Casino hotel has recently invested $7 million in upgrades improving rooms, sizes and amenities. The rooms rent for anywhere from $109 to $199 a night.

NWI casino revenues rev up in February

Northwest Indiana casino revenues had a nice pick-me-up of 8.8 percent in February, after starting the year on a down note in January, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission.

NWI casino revenues rev up in February

Northwest Indiana casino revenues had a nice pick-me-up of 8.8 percent in February, after starting the year on a down note in January, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's February revenue report.

NWI casino revenues rev up in February

A blackjack dealer counts cards at Ameristar Casino in East Chicago. Northwest Indiana casino revenues had a nice pick-me-up of 8.8 percent in February, after starting the year on a down note in January, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's February revenue report.

East Chicago addressing long-standing challenges

Ameristar Casino near Cline Avenue has been a tourist destination in East Chicago as gaming dollars help fuel the city's economy and local government services.

Ameristar Casino

Although all five Northwest Indiana casinos fared better in March than in February, the trend remains one of declines compared with March 2012, according to revenue figures released Tuesday by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Only Hammond’s Horseshoe Casino beat the year-to-year figures, gaini…

East Chicago casino owner wants Massachusetts license

The owner of East Chicago's Ameristar Casino plans to vie for a casino license in Springfield, Mass., after the casino company's completion of a $16 million land purchase there Wednesday.