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.
These are only three of the ten Illinois casinos. They all offer
special features that are worth taking a look at, like paddleboats and
barges. Most casinos also offer great dining on site. Illinois casinos
offer much more than gambling - they offer a great vacation experience.
