Bipartisan bill would bring a casino to downtown Indianapolis

Monday, December 22, 2025 8:05 PM
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  • Griffin Gonzalez, WRTV-TV

Downtown Indianapolis could soon get its first casino if a bipartisan effort in the Indiana Legislature gains momentum this session.

State Sen. Aaron Freeman says he is filing a bill this week to bring a casino to Indianapolis, which could bring the first casino to the capital city.

“I just want it to be a discussion and to be able to work with the House and what they think where this casino should go,” Freeman said. “I just want Indianapolis to be to have its opportunity to be in the mix.”

The Republican senator’s effort has drawn support from across the aisle, including State Senator Greg Taylor, a Democrat who represents District 33.