State’s top gambling regulator to step down
Indiana Gaming Commission Executive Director Greg Small will step down this month, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced Wednesday. General Counsel Dennis Mullen will lead the agency in an acting capacity.
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Former state legislator Eberhart sentenced to prison in casino fraud case
Sean Eberhart, a former state representative from Shelbyville, was sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison Wednesday after admitting to advocating for legislation in exchange for a lucrative position at a casino.
Gambling regulators largely mum on legislation that targets them
The legislation directs casino fines and penalty money to the state’s coffers, instead of the agency’s.
Gaming commission funding throttled by lawmakers in late-night move
A feud between the General Assembly and the Indiana Gaming Commission escalated late Friday when lawmakers approved language blocking the commission from getting more money without their approval.
Owner of Lawrenceburg casino must pay more Indiana taxes, court rules
The Pennsylvania-based company that operates Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg must pay additional Indiana taxes accumulated over a three-year period, the Indiana Tax Court ruled Wednesday.
‘Get your house in order’: Lawmakers admonish gambling regulation agency, which defends processes
Key Republican lawmakers on Tuesday scolded the Indiana Gaming Commission over how it levies fines and more — threatening to take legislative action if changes aren’t made.
Former Indiana lawmaker Eberhart pleads guilty to role in casino conspiracy
Sean Eberhart, a former state representative from Shelbyville, has pleaded guilty in connection with a conspiracy in which he agreed to advocate for legislation in exchange for a lucrative position at a casino.
Former State Rep. Eberhart pleads guilty to felony fraud involving gaming company implicated in other indictments
Former Indiana State Rep. Sean Eberhart has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud as part of his dealings with a gaming company that has landed others in prison.
Appellate court reverses resisting conviction, finding ‘pulling away’ wasn’t ‘forcible resistance’
A man arrested for acting disruptively in a casino has secured the reversal of his resisting law enforcement conviction, but the Court of Appeals of Indiana upheld his remaining convictions.
Legalizing online casinos lands backing of Indiana House committee chair
A rising Indiana lawmaker from Cass County will sponsor legislation to legalize online casino gambling and online lottery games, which would give Hoosiers the ability to play state lottery and casino games on their smartphones, tablets and desktop computers.
Former lawmaker, casino exec Keeler suspended from practicing law for 1 ½ years
A former Republican legislator currently in prison for filing a false tax return as part of a scheme that illegally funneled casino money into a failed 2016 congressional campaign has been suspended from practicing law in Indiana for at least a year and a half.
Raising the stakes: Momentum builds to allow online casino gambling in Indiana
A growing number of elected officials, lobbyists and casino operators are pushing Indiana and other states to allow brick-and-mortar casinos to host interactive online gambling, often called iGaming.
Ex-Indiana lawmaker, casino exec sentenced in casino money scheme
A former Indiana state senator and a longtime casino executive were sentenced Wednesday to federal prison terms for their roles in a scheme that illegally funneled gambling company money to the politician’s unsuccessful 2016 congressional campaign.
Former state lawmaker Keeler pleads guilty to tax fraud
Former casino executive and state lawmaker John Keeler pleaded guilty in federal court Monday morning to one count of filing a false tax return in connection with a scheme to funnel illegal casino cash into a congressional campaign in 2016.
Lawsuit dropped over awarding of Terre Haute casino license
A lawsuit challenging the selection of a company to build a new Terre Haute casino has been dropped, clearing a hurdle for the stalled project.
Lawsuit could further snarl delayed Terre Haute casino plans
Indiana officials are trying to push forward stalled plans for a Terre Haute casino, giving the company that runs the Kentucky Derby a license for the project on Tuesday despite a new lawsuit criticizing the proposed site.
Former Indiana casino executive faces new charges related to tax evasion
An Indiana casino executive is facing additional federal charges connected to an alleged scheme to make illegal corporate casino campaign donations to an Indiana congressional candidate.
Holcomb signs bill recognizing Pokagon tribal courts
Indiana courts will soon be required to recognize court orders from the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indians after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill extending full faith and credit to the tribal courts.
Investors in Terre Haute, Gary casinos sue gaming commission over emergency rule
Investors in two Indiana casinos have filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Gaming Commission, alleging the entity overstepped its authority with an emergency rule adopted late last year.
Legislators back expanded gambling at tribe’s South Bend casino
Indiana legislators have endorsed a deal allowing the tribal casino in South Bend to become a full-fledged competitor to Indiana’s other casinos.