Moving to dry land eliminates many costs related to security and keeping a maritime crew on the payroll, even as the 5,000-passenger “Glory of Rome” Horseshoe Southern Indiana riverboat remained docked and stationary for several years after Indiana lawmakers dropped the requirement that Indiana riverboats cruise on the river. Many gambling operations in Indiana have jumped at the chance to abandon once-required casino boats to shift to river and lake side operations after the Indiana General Assembly approved land-based casinos in 2015. Guests can place wagers on sporting events in the on-site sports betting venue known as ' the Book, ' equipped with 30 large television screens and a combination of wagering windows and kiosks.

Even though the core business centers on 1,300 slot machines and 70 new poker, blackjack and other table games, Caesars' new sportsbook has drawn new patrons, he said. The new property 'makes us the very best spot in all hospitality, gaming, restaurants. Despite mounting competition from Churchill Downs' new Derby City Gaming facility, Caesars General Manager Brad Seigel said the combination of a single-level casino with slot machines, table games and a sportsbook ringed by five restaurants and tavern options -lining the perimeter in what's known as the Piazza - makes Caesars more of a complete destination, not just a place to gamble, the Courier Journal reports. Company executives held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opened the doors to the public at noon, giving way to a large crowd.Ĭaesars Southern Indiana's 110,000-square-foot facility took 18 months to complete. Caesars CEO Tony Rodio called the new facility a 'mini-Vegas experience,' and said the variety of options makes the new location a destination for gamblers and non-gamblers.Ĭaesars Entertainment unveiled its new $90 million land-based casino Thursday in Harrison County, Indiana, where Horseshoe used to sit on the Ohio River. Other amenities include multiple bars and lounges, with one overlooking the Ohio River, and five restaurants. Caesars Southern Indiana's 110,000-square-foot facility opened Thursday featuring 1,300 slot machines and 70 new poker, blackjack and other table games.

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