FORT WAYNE, Ind.–Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker expressed strong support for a state-regulated casino on Thursday.

Tucker believes a casino could bring lots of economic benefits. She highlighted an agreement with Allen County Commissioners to share casino tax revenue based on population. Businessman Tom Kelley testified that a local casino could create over 1,000 jobs and recapture $50 million in gaming revenue annually.

She spoke in favor of House Bill 1038. If approved, it would require the Indiana Gaming Commission to accept applications and proposals to award an owner’s license to operate a casino in Allen County if certain conditions are met. It would also requires a license fee for the owner’s license to operate in Allen County in the amount of at least $50,000,000. It would also r

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