WEEKLY FEATURE: New Indiana Casino to Become Hard Rock

The Majestic Star Hotel in Gary closed at the end of June. Spectacle Entertainment Vice President Jahnae Erpenbach (l.) said decreasing occupancy and the need for significant renovation led to the closure, plus the state approved the casino to move to a land-based location in the future with better highway access. That new $400 million venue will be managed by Hard Rock International and create 1,000 construction and 2,000 permanent jobs.