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Statement from State Sen. Tyler Johnson on Recent Study Looking at Possible Casino Relocation to NE Indiana

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Statement from State Sen. Tyler Johnson

State Senator Tyler Johnson today rejected a new gaming study proposing the relocation of a casino to Northeast Indiana near Auburn, citing its narrow financial focus and failure to assess full community impacts:

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2025) – “The recent report released by the Indiana Gaming Commission ignores risks to families, schools and public safety — issues my constituents, colleagues and I demanded be studied.

“We needed an independent, comprehensive review of social, traffic and infrastructure costs before any informed decision could possibly be made. Understanding things the way I do now, I oppose this attempt to relocate a casino to my community.”

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State Senator Dr. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) represents Senate District 14,
which includes portions of Allen and DeKalb counties.
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