'This represents another example of the exact opposite of what was promised when riverboat gaming came to Northwest Indiana, which was jobs and economic development,' said Unite Here Local 1 Representative Tim Barnes.Ĭhicago is vying for its own casino, part of a package that would add five more casinos in Illinois and expand existing ones. 1Ameristar Casino East Chicago 481,599 2,286,071 2,767,670 INDIANA GAMING COMMISSION Summary of Wagering and Supplemental Tax - reported for July 2019.
The workers' union, Unite Here Local 1, is worrying about future job cuts.
Majestic Star took the recommendation from its consultants to scale back staffing in this tough economy, said General Manager Larry Buck.Īlong with the layoffs, the casino will close Majestic Star II's top floor and pack up its poker room for a move downstairs, Buck said. The casino laid off about 50 workers at its two gaming boats in Northwest Indiana this week. However, it offered part-time jobs to some of the laid-off full-time employees, who accepted a cut in hours, the Times of Northwest Indiana reports. Majestic Star Casino is betting it can operate better with fewer employees. 77.How to Get to Majestic Star Casino.Majestic Star Casino East Chicago Indiana Slot Machine Sphinx Online.
