Indiana Casinos
Indiana casinos are located in the "Hoosier state," a Midwest
state at the "crossroads of America." Indiana, with a population
of over 6,000,000 and an area of 35,867 square feet, is known
for agriculture, manufacturing, and mining of decorative
limestone. The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis, the "amateur
sports capital of the world," with a population approaching
2,000,000. The largest single-day sporting event in the world,
the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, is held in Indianapolis.
Gambling in Indiana casinos is very popular and there are a
number of riverboat casinos in the state, where the minimum age
for gambling is 21. Some of the casinos are open from 11:00 a.m.
to 12:00 Midnight, seven days a week, and others stay open for
24 hours. Indiana casinos offer a variety of table games, such
as blackjack, roulette, craps, and several types of poker,
including Pai Gow, Draw, Stud, Let It Ride, and 3 Card, as well
as frequent poker tournaments.
The majority of the larger Indiana casinos are open for 24
hours, such as Caesars Indiana, in Elizabeth, with 93,000 square
feet of gaming area, 2,349 slots, 120 table games, including
poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, 10 restaurants,
and a hotel. Another large Indiana casino, the Argosy Casino and
Hotel, in Lawrenceburg, is open 24 hours and has 74,300 square
feet, 2,384 slots, 87 table games, and five restaurants. In
addition, the Resorts East Chicago Hotel and Casino has 53,000
square feet, 1,966 slots, and 50 table games.
There are several smaller Indiana casinos, as well, including
the Majestic Star in Gary, also open 24 hours, with 43,000
square feet, 1,600 slots, and 47 table games, and the Horseshoe
Casino, in Hammond, with 42,573 square feet, 2,000 slots, 49
table games, several bars, and restaurants. Another popular
Indiana casino is the Grand Victoria Casino and Resort, in
Rising Sun, open Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
a.m., and Friday through Sunday, open for 24 hours. This 40,000
square foot casino has 1,497 slots, 36 table games, and four
restaurants.
Indiana casinos bring an enormous amount of revenue to the state
and the enthusiasm for gambling in Indiana is widespread. It is
estimated that Indiana casinos in Northwest Indiana rank third
in the gambling market of the United States. The worldwide
appeal of poker tournaments and the excitement of gambling in
Indiana casinos continue to attract more travelers, boosting the
economy at a remarkable rate.