Churchill Downs celebrated the grand opening of the Terre Haute Casino Resort in Indiana on Friday. Located at 4500 E. Margaret Dr., the $290 million investment includes a casino floor with 1,000 slot machines, 36 table games, 50 electronic table games, six live poker tables, and a “state-of-the-art” sportsbook.
The 400,000-square-foot entertainment venue also features five regionally inspired bars and restaurants for guests to dine in, including Four Cornered Steakhouse, Rockwood Bar & Grill, The Soda Shoppe, Crossroads Center Bar, and High Limit Bar.
Terre Haute Casino Resort marks the company’s first entertainment venue in Indiana and CDI’s expansion into its 14th state. The company is scheduled to officially open the property’s remaining amenities, which include a 122-room luxury hotel, rooftop lounge, and coffee shop, to the public on Wednesday, May 15.
Bill Carstanjen
“The grand opening of Terre Haute Casino Resort is a time to reflect on the promises Churchill Downs made, kept, and delivered for this community,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “An occasion like today feels like the end of all the effort to successfully get us to this point, but it’s just the beginning of what this project can do for Vigo County and the State of Indiana.”
“This premier gaming facility will make it possible to welcome visitors from across the Midwest, the nation, and the world here to Terre Haute,” commented the Mayor of Terre Haute, Brandon Sakbun. “The opportunity this creates for the people of our community is a true testament to the leaders who have worked on this project for years.”
Dozens flock to Terre Haute for the casino opening
The development of Terre Haute Casino Resort generated nearly 1,000 construction jobs and approximately 550 permanent full-time and part-time jobs, according to Churchill Downs. CDI officially broke ground on the entertainment venue in June 2022 with construction management partner Wilhelm Construction.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/noticias/2024/04/08/71613-indiana-churchill-downs-hosts-grand-opening-of-290m-terre-haute-casino-resort
