Indiana Casino Referendums Required02/27/2026An Indiana legislative conference committee has approved key changes to House Bill 1038, restoring a mandatory public referendum requirement for any proposed casino in northeast Indiana. The amended measure now requires voter approval before a casino license can be issued in Allen County, DeKalb County or Steuben County. Under the revised bill, county election boards must place a specific question on the November 2026 general election ballot. If voters reject the referendum, a second public vote on the matter cannot be held in that county. The Indiana Gaming Commission would be prohibited from issuing a license in any of the counties unless voters approve the measure.