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Indiana Downs Parent Files for Chapter 11

Indianapolis Downs LLC, which operates Indiana Downs and its companion Indiana Live! Casino, said April 7 it has filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions.

 Thursday, April 07, 2011

Two Tracks, Two Breeds: Indy Dates No Easy Task

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has approved the framework for the state's 2003 racing calendar. Now, it must OK specific dates, which could be difficult with two racetracks and two breeds.

 Wednesday, October 09, 2002

Indiana Tracks Have Different View of 2003 Schedule

Hoosier Park and Indianapolis Downs both submitted tentative 2003 racing schedules to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission Oct. 1, with each plan dividing the days in drastically different fashion.

 Monday, October 07, 2002

Two Indiana Tracks Must Compete for Subsidy

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission, in close vote, has ruled that two racetracks will compete for a riverboat admissions tax subsidy rather than split the revenue 50-50.

 Friday, September 13, 2002

New Indiana Track to Race Thoroughbreds in 2003

Indianapolis Downs, a Standardbred track currently under construction and set to open in Shelby County in December, is poised to offer at least 20 days of Thoroughbred racing in 2003.

 Wednesday, August 21, 2002

Indy Downs Gets OK for Parlor Near Ellis Park

A revamped Indiana Horse Racing Commission granted approval July 2 for the proposed Indianapolis Downs to build and operate an off-track betting parlor in Evansville, not far from Ellis Park in Kentucky.

 Friday, July 05, 2002

Proposed Indiana Racetrack May Be Fined $1.2M

Indianapolis Downs, a racetrack under construction in Indiana, could be fined $1.2 million by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission for failure to disclose details about a consultant and lobbyist. An attorney for the association denied the allegations.

 Saturday, June 29, 2002

Indiana Gaming, Racing Bill Heads to Full Senate

With the help of three Republicans who crossed the isle June 7, hopes for dockside gaming and pull-tab legislation continue to live as the full House passed House Bill 1001 by a 51-47 margin. The legislation now moves to the full Senate, which has a Republican majority.

 Monday, June 10, 2002

Indiana Gaming Expansion Lingers at Special Session

Dockside gaming and pull-tab legislation were not passed into law during the Indiana General Assembly's regular session earlier this year, but both measures have made their way into a new budget bill during the special session now under way.

 Wednesday, June 05, 2002

Gaming May Come Up at Indiana Special Session

Proponents of "pull-tab" machines for the horse racing industry and dockside gaming for riverboat casinos may have renewed hopes in Indiana. Gov. Frank O'Bannon has said he will call lawmakers back for a special session beginning May 14.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2002

Indiana House OKs Expanded-Gaming Legislation

The Indiana House passed legislation Feb. 26 that allows for dockside gaming at riverboat casinos, and pull-tab machines in the state. Lawmakers approved the Senate bill by a 55-43 margin.

 Tuesday, February 26, 2002

Expanded Gaming Vote Nears in Indiana

The future of video gaming at racetracks and dockside gaming at riverboat casinos in Indiana could be decided as early as Monday.

 Monday, February 25, 2002

Indiana Gambling Bill Progresses in Legislature

Dockside gambling on Indiana riverboat casinos and electronic pull-tabs at Hoosier Park and the proposed Indianapolis Downs are one step closer to reality after a close vote in the Indiana Senate Jan. 31.

 Friday, February 01, 2002

Indiana Bill Includes Video Gaming for Racetracks

Indiana House and Senate committees passed bills Jan. 22 that pose substantial changes to the riverboat and horse racing industries in the state.

 Wednesday, January 23, 2002

Indiana Racing Could Pay Price in Budget

Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon gave his state of the state address Tuesday evening before members of the General Assembly, and the pari-mutuel industry wasn't left out of the equation.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2002

Indiana Dates: Hoosier Schedule Revised

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission granted 2002 racing dates to Hoosier Park and Indianapolis Downs Tuesday, but not without some changes. Hoosier Park will conduct a 90-day Standardbred meet and 70-day Thoroughbred meet, while Indianapolis Downs will offer 19 days of Standardbred racing next December.

 Wednesday, November 28, 2001

Indiana Tracks Ponder Proposed Funding Cuts

One week after Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon proposed the transfer of $10 million from the horse racing industry to the state's general fund, Hoosier Park and Indianapolis Downs officials are calling the cut critical and are looking to other forms of revenue to offset the potential loss.

 Monday, November 26, 2001

Indianapolis Downs Closes on Land Deal

Indianapolis Downs took a major step toward construction of the state's second pari-mutuel racetrack Nov. 13 when it closed a deal to purchase 152 acres near Interstate 74 in Shelby County. No purchase price was disclosed. The facility, which is slated to open Dec. 6, 2002, will cost $30 million.

 Monday, November 19, 2001

Indiana Budget Woes May Impact Racing

Faced with a slumping local economy and notification from state officials that Indiana's growing budget deficit could leave it without money by mid-2003, Gov. Frank O'Bannon on Thursday night outlined a plan to keep the state from going broke.

 Friday, November 16, 2001

Hoosier Application: 73 Fewer Dates for 2002

After having offered an unprecedented 193 days of live Standardbred, Thoroughbred, and Quarter Horse racing this season, Hoosier Park on Thursday submitted a request to the Indiana Horse Racing Commission for 120 days in 2002.

 Thursday, November 01, 2001

Battle Lines Forming in Indiana, Kentucky

Indianapolis Downs has filed an application for a license to operate a satellite wagering facility in Evansville, Ind., only minutes from Ellis Park in Henderson, Ky. Officials with the proposed racetrack claim the southern Indiana marketplace is underserved by Hoosier Park, currently the state's only pari-mutuel racetrack. Churchill Downs owns Hoosier Park and Ellis Park.

 Wednesday, October 17, 2001

Indiana Sets Criteria for Riverboat Supplement

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission has established criteria for the distribution of riverboat casino admissions-tax revenue in light of the fact a second racetrack is scheduled to open in 2002 in the state.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2001

Indiana Panel Approves Plan for Second Track

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved plans for Indianapolis Downs, which would become the state's second pari-mutuel racetrack. It did so despite continued objections by Hoosier Park and its majority owner, Churchill Downs Inc. Hoosier Park officials have said the central Indiana market cannot support two racetracks.

 Wednesday, May 30, 2001

Indianapolis Downs Goes Back to Hearing Room

An application to build what would become Indiana's second pari-mutuel racetrack will be heard May 9 during an Indiana Horse Racing Commission hearing. The hearing on the proposed Indianapolis Downs could last until May 10 depending on testimony.

 Wednesday, May 02, 2001

Indianapolis Downs Request on Commission Agenda

Indiana Horse Racing Commission has been asked to reconsider its denial of an operating license for Indianapolis Downs

 Tuesday, September 12, 2000

Indiana Panel Asked to Reconsider Track Rejection

The developer of a proposed second horse racing track in Indiana has filed a petition with the state racing commission seeking reconsideration of his license rejection.

 Monday, September 04, 2000