NWI casino revenues drop in May

Northwest Indiana casino revenues dropped 2 percent in May, as a new Indiana law took effect allowing casinos to take a tax deduction for free play offered to customers.

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.

NWI casino revenues drop for second year in row

Revenues at Northwest Indiana's five casinos dropped by $24.3 million in 2012, the second straight year of decline with the state of Indiana predicting more declines ahead.

NWI casino revenues feel a November chill

Northwest Indiana's five casinos raked in $82.2 million in total revenues in November, a 4.5 percent drop from the same month last year, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's monthly revenue report.

McDermott ups ante on Gary land-based casino

INDIANAPOLIS | After years of opposing Gary's legislative efforts for a land-based casino, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. is ready to endorse Gary's latest plan — so long as he gets a second casino for Hammond.

Union seeks halt to casino job cuts

INDIANAPOLIS | A union representing some of the 80 workers laid off last month by Gary's Majestic Star casinos wants the Indiana Gaming Commission to stop casino companies from cutting jobs.

NWI casino revenues inch up

Northwest Indiana's casinos eked out a small overall revenue gain in September, the last month in which they will not face competition from video gaming machines at Illinois bars, fraternal organizations and truck stops.

NWI casino revenues notch solid increase

Northwest Indiana casinos broke a five-month losing streak in August, raking in $93.3 million in revenue, a 5.5 percent increase as compared to August 2011, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's monthly revenue report.

NWI casinos revenues continue slide

Northwest Indiana casinos raked in less cash in July as compared to the same month one year ago, marking the fifth straight monthly decline this year, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's July revenue report.

Two named in separate casino thefts in Gary

CROWN POINT | Authorities say two casino customers were up against more than bad luck when they lost their money last month.

NWI gambling boat revenues hit headwinds

Revenues sagged an overall 9.65 percent at the five Northwest Indiana casinos in April, with each boat realizing lower revenues during the month than in April 2011.

NWI casino revenues decline in March

Northwest Indiana casinos raked in $103.79 million in total revenue in March, a 5 percent decline from the same month in 2011, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission's March revenue report.

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 start year slow

A fleeting increase in casino revenues in December did not hold up in January, as Northwest Indiana boats saw an overall revenue decline of 3.8 percent in the first month of this year as compared to last.

NWI casino revenues start year slow

A fledgling increase in casino revenues in December did not hold up in January, as Northwest Indiana boats saw an overall revenue decline of 3.8 percent in the first month of this year as compared to last.

NWI gaming boat revenues lose steam in 2011

Northwest Indiana's five casinos raked in $65.87 million less in 2011 than the year before, a 5.5 percent drop that comes as neighboring states are preparing to significantly increase the competition for Midwest gaming dollars.

NWI gaming boat revenues lose steam in 2011

Northwest Indiana's five casinos raked in $65.87 million less in 2011 than the year before, a 5.5 percent drop that comes as neighboring states are preparing to significantly increase the competition for Midwest gaming dollars.

NWI casino revenues drop again

Overall, Northwest Indiana casino revenues dropped in November for the seventh-straight month this year on a year-to-year basis, as part of a statewide slide that is also crimping the state government's take.

Regulators OK new Majestic Star ownership

INDIANAPOLIS | A Minnesota investment firm is the new lead owner of Gary's Majestic Star casinos after the Indiana Gaming Commission approved an ownership transfer Thursday.