Vigo County has learned the same is true for casinos.
The Indiana Gaming Commission on June 24 decided not to renew the gaming license for a Terre Haute company intending to operate a casino on the city's east side. That denial shell-shocked the community, especially the project's avid supporters. Plans were already in place for future benefits from the casino's revenues. An increase in visitors, activities and quality-of-life amenities felt like a certainty, rather than a possibility.
The Gaming Commission's decision hit like a splash of cold water. The commissioners — appointed by Indiana's governors — denied the license renewal for Lucy Luck Gaming to operate a Hard Rock International casino, saying the company fell short on two requirements: hiring an executive team to run the facility, and securing fully vetted financing.