Local officials react to setback in Terre Haute casino process
Yesterday s news that the Lucy Luck gaming license would not be renewed bothered several lawmakers here in and around Vigo County.
Posted: Jun 25, 2021 5:33 PM
Updated: Jun 25, 2021 10:10 PM
Posted By: Blake Dollier
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Thursday s news that the Lucy Luck gaming license would not be renewed bothered several lawmakers here in and around Vigo County. I think I just sat and just kind of stared at my computer for about 10 minutes in disbelief, said Indiana State Representative Alan Morrison, who represents Indiana s 38th district.
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The parent company of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has until July 23 to get its house in order to avoid potentially being subject to the one of the severest actions available to the Indiana Gaming Commission.
According to IGC staff, Spectacle Entertainment lacks a full executive team and an industry recognized corporate structure, has several shareholders refusing to comply with IGC integrity rules, as well as other suitability issues linked to possible derogatory information involving former Spectacle executives. The fundamental basics of a casino company are not present, said Sara Tait, IGC executive director.
At the same time, the Hard Rock Casino is open and operating in Gary thanks to Spectacle s management agreement with Hard Rock International, which also owns a portion of the Gary casino separate from Spectacle.
The community can take solace in the fact that there will eventually be a gaming facility here. Greg Gibson, President Lucy Luck Gaming, INc. TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) Lucy Luck could be running out of luck after the Indiana Gaming Commission voted unanimously Thursday not to renew the holding company's casino license, putting yet [.]