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.

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.

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Women's Fair to offer screenings, health education

LAPORTE | Women’s Fair offers the public new exhibits, preventative screenings and wellness information on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 2 pm to 7 pm (Central time) at the Blue Chip Stardust Event Center in Michigan City.

11th annual Women's Fair Oct. 9 at Blue Chip

LAPORTE | Women’s Fair offers the public new exhibits, preventative screenings and wellness information on Oct. 9 from 2 to 7 p.m. (CST) at the Blue Chip Stardust Event Center in Michigan City.

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 revenue gets that sinking feeling

Revenue declines as Northwest Indiana gaming boats picked up steam in July, with the overall take at the five casinos dropping 8.4 percent compared to July 2010, according to the latest Indiana Gaming Commission report.

NWI casino revenue gets that sinking feeling

Revenue declines at Northwest Indiana gaming boats picked up steam in July, with the overall take at the five casinos dropping 8.4 percent compared to July 2010, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's monthly revenue report.

Plan for casino tournaments, cost savings headed to governor

INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana casinos are on the verge of being allowed to host off-boat card tournaments on adjacent casino property. The casinos also may save up to $1 million a year by eliminating engines and sailing crews from their permanently moored boats.

NWI casino revenues take brunt of Feburary blizzard

Northwest Indiana casino revenues were down for the second-straight month in February, with operators attributing the 8.4 percent plunge to the blizzard at the beginning of the month. But other observers fear it could be the start of a trend.

NWI casino revenue feels January chill

Overall revenue dropped 6.1 percent at Northwest Indiana casinos in January, with only Majestic Star bucking the trend with a 10 percent increase in total take at its two boats at Buffington Harbor, according to Indiana Gaming Commission figures.

NWI casinos show mixed results

Northwest Indiana casino revenues were a mixed bag in October, according to revenue figures from the Indiana Gaming Commission released Tuesday.

NWI casinos change their luck

NWI casinos could be close to going on a roll, with overall July revenues at the five boats notching their second monthly gain of the year.

State plays hold 'em

A Times public records request reveals that 17 of 37 written complaints gamblers filed against Northwest Indiana casinos in 2009 went unanswered by the Indiana Gaming Commission as of July 1 of this year.

Casino takes hold steady in June

Casino revenues in Northwest Indiana notched their first overall year-over-year revenue gain of the year in June, but casino operators say it is too early to say if the slight June increase indicates a sustained economic recovery.

Conference covers critical development issues

MICHIGAN CITY | Economic development professionals from across the state gathered Thursday and Friday in Michigan City to gain insights on marketing community and regional assets, compare Indiana's incentives with surrounding states and address the importance of technology and current trends.