Terre Haute’s new casino is scheduled to open April 5, with the adjacent hotel to open May 15. The Terre Haute Casino Resort, which is owned by Churchhill Downs, posted the opening dates on its Facebook page Monday afternoon.

The casino grand opening celebration is set for 10:30 a.m. April 5. Thereafter, the casino will be open 24/7.

The casino and 10-story luxury hotel, which will have about 125 rooms, is being completed off Margaret Avenue on the city’s east side…

Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun said, “While I am ecstatic that a new tourist attraction is coming to our city, I recognize the safety and transportation concerns associated with the opening of Terre Haute’s casino.”