Dec
18
Will A Majestic Star Sail Away?
Filed Under Buffington Harbor, Gary Indiana, Majestic Star | 2 Comments
The Majestic Star in Buffington Harbor in Gary, Indiana.
Will one Majestic Star casino license end up in Northeast Indiana?
(Majestic Star owner Don) Barden said he had been in talks with state Sen. Robert Meeks, R-LaGrange, who is filing a bill to allow the move of a license to Steuben County.
“I’ve visited with people in Steuben County. I’m hopeful we’d be successful at relocating there,” said Barden, whose Majestic Star casino company operates two riverboats in Gary.
I’d rather see legislation to allow a land-based casino in Northwest Indiana to compete with the coming Chicago and Illinois gaming facilities, instead of moving a property outside of the area. But, I can understand Don Barden wanting to expand his market into Northeast Indiana where there isn’t competition.
