Indiana judge dismisses Lucy Luck appeal over Vigo County casino license, but Full House Resorts lawsuit continues

Indiana judge dismisses Lucy Luck appeal over Vigo County casino license, but Full House Resorts lawsuit continues

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December 29, 2021 11:32 PM
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An Indiana administrative law judge has signed an order dismissing Lucy Luck Gaming’s appeal of the Indiana Gaming Commission’s non-renewal of Lucy Luck’s gaming license.

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Judge Elizabeth Gamboa’s brief order issued Monday concludes the matter, as Lucy Luck, is led by Terre Haute businessman Greg Gibson, and the IGC had agreed to settle. The two sides filed a joint motion asking for the dismissal.

As part of the settlement, Lucy Luck will have its $5 million license fee returned.

Resolution of the Lucy Luck appeal clears the way for Churchill Downs to build its Queen of Terre Haute casino and hotel in Vigo County — if the gaming commission prevails in a lawsuit contesting its license award to Churchill Downs.