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Mayor says casino gaming revenue fell; city turned to water utility revenues for steadier income
5854835 · September 18, 2025
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Summary
The mayor described a decline in local casino-generated revenue following a new regional casino and county investment in a Hard Rock project, and contrasted that with growth in revenues from the city's water utility, which he said now produces significant income.
The mayor used a public question about gaming revenue to explain a major shift in Hammond's revenue mix over recent years. He said county and state casino decisions — including a casino at the Hard Rock site — drew customers away from Hammond's Horseshoe Casino and that a county-funded…
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