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Committee amends gaming bill to open a Northeast Indiana license; Wayne and Marion counties excluded for now
Summary
Committee members approved a major amendment to House Bill 10‑38 to convert one unused horse‑racing satellite license to a full casino license for Northeast Indiana, open applications to any U.S. operator, set a $150 million fee with a distress fund, and eliminate optional local referenda; amendment passed 8–5 and the amended bill passed 8–5 in committee.
Lawmakers considered a substantial amendment (number 33) to House Bill 10‑38 that would move one unused horse‑racing satellite license to the gaming commission, convert it to a full gaming license for Northeast Indiana, terminate another unused license, and open the application process to any U.S. operator.
The amendment also set the application fee and revenue commitments: a $150 million fee…
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