Churchill Downs Incorporated's (CDI) proposal to develop and operate a new land-based casino in the state has been selected in a tender process by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
CDI put forward a $240m proposal to develop the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort, in Vigo County. Once open it will feature 1,000 slot machines, 50 table games and TwinSpires-branded sportsbook, as well as a 125 room hotel and a number of food and beverage amenities.
The Commission unanimously voted to award CDI Terre Haute (CDITH), a subsidiary of the operator, the license, during a tender process that included rival proposals from three other bidders.
“We are thrilled for this opportunity and honored for the trust that the Indiana Gaming Commission has placed in CDI and our plan to bring a true destination casino resort to West Central Indiana,” CDI chief executive Bill Carstanjen said.
The commission will officially award CDITH the casino owner’s license final affirmation of the pending non-renewa..