Casino tax revenues have helped revitalize Indiana’s economy.  The industry has created more job opportunities with insurance benefits, as well as helped finance state programs.  These economic improvements have helped quell debate from gambling opponents.

“Counting revenue to the state, county, and city, the Lawrenceburg Conservancy District and neighboring communities, Argosy has poured $469 million into the community since 1996, the casino estimated.”

“In Lawrenceburg, gaming money has helped put security cameras in local schools and build a $1.8 million tunnel underneath U.S. 50, protecting students at Lawrenceburg High School from crossing against heavy traffic.”