Economic Impact
The 11 Indiana casinos continue to provide strong tax revenues
to support projects throughout the state. From the wagering
tax alone, over $1.2 billion to date has gone into the Build
Indiana Fund to support road and bridge upgrades, as well
as other much-needed infrastructure improvements and worthy
community projects. All 92 counties reap the benefits of
casino gaming revenue via the Build Indiana Fund.
The over $1.2 billion to date generated in admission tax
also has benefited communities and the state. Casino host
communities' development agreements add another layer of
economic benefit to the picture. Finally, the Indiana economy,
and Hoosier families, benefit from the over 15,000 jobs
the industry has created, with annual wages and benefits
totaling more than $500 million.
Indiana's casinos are the fifth largest employer in Indiana.
Annual Gaming Research Report 2004 (4.27MB)
Riverboat Gambling in Indiana - Analysis of Impacts (PDF - 1.14 MB)
Illinois-Indiana Economic Impact (PDF - 383KB)
Spectrum Gaming Committee Presentation
IN Gaming Tax Revenue - Legislative Services Agency
Effective Gaming Tax Rates - Legislative Services Agency