The Indiana Gaming Commission recently approved Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s proposal to move Horseshoe Southern Indiana’s riverboat operations onto land in a new $85 million facility. The development would include a 100,000 square foot, single-story building including a casino, entertainment space, restaurants and retail. Construction is expected to start this summer and be completed in the second half of 2019.
Horseshoe Southern Indiana General Manager and Senior Vice President Brad Seigel said, “By moving the casino operations to a new building, we are able to give guests a fresh new modern casino and an enhanced experience. Integrating the food, entertainment and gaming outlets in one area builds upon the high quality experience that guests expect from our property. We will continue to operate as normal during the renovation and welcome guests to take this journey with us over the next 18 months.”
Caesars officials said Horseshoe Southern Indiana, located on the Ohio River about 14 miles from Louisville, Kentucky, said the land-based facility will be built beside Horseshoe’s existing land-based, 503-room hotel. It will have a “modern feel” with exterior balconies, a state-of-the-art ventilation system and more natural light. The project also will include renovations to the property’s existing convention and meetings spaces.
Seigel added, “We are proud of our 20-year history of operating in Indiana and the millions of dollars and hours of contributions we make to the local communities in which we work, live and play. This project further demonstrates our continued enthusiasm for and commitment to the state. We appreciate the Indiana Gaming Commission’s decision and look forward to continuing our positive working relationships at the state and local level.”
In 2015, the state legislature passed a measure allowing riverboat casinos to move to ashore within their existing footprints.
