Local leaders and the community gathered Friday morning to celebrate the opening of the new Terre Haute Casino Resort, owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated.

A ribbon cutting marked the casino’s grand opening to the public. Opening day was filled with excited customers.

The property is located on East Margaret Drive, just off of Interstate 70. The groundbreaking took place in June of 2022, after years of discussions and planning about getting a casino to Terre Haute.

Mayor Brandon Sakbun posted on Facebook, “Over 2,000 people have already stopped by the casino. I am looking forward to the opportunities for our city because of this new addition to Terredise.”