Small Town Hits Big with Casino Gambling

Largess from riverboat gambling, legal in Indiana since 1993, has meant big money for towns like Elizabeth along the Ohio River. It has also meant 2,138 local jobs at the casino for people from the region.

Caesars Indiana turns over a quarter of its wagering and admission taxes to Harrison County, a formula that yielded $25.2 million last year for the county and its municipalities.

In addition, the casino pays property taxes on its four-floor boat and related buildings, pumping another $4.05 million annually into the county treasury.

May 23, 2006
Posted By Larry Rutherford
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com    Previous Page | Internet Gambling | Top Online Casinos | Submit News!

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