The most amazing feature – it floats! The architect of record was Friedmutter Group, based out of Newport Beach, California who incorporated the elegant Las Vegas style onto the floating casino. Horseshoe’s major expansion project completely transformed its coveted location along Northwest Indiana’s lakefront and capitalizes on its’ 20 minute proximity to Chicago. The Venue was also proud to host the first local appearance in eight years by hometown heroes The Smashing Pumpkinsīoasting more than 465,000 square feet, the new Horseshoe Casino features 158,000 square feet of gaming space, which is comparable to any floor in Las Vegas and equivalent to the size of six football fields. Josh Kelley kicked off his national tour and performed at the Skyline Stage while sharing a few personal anecdotes with the on looking intimate audience.

Bette Midler christened the new 3,500-seat entertainment facility, The Venue, for the grand opening performance. Horseshoe Casino celebrates the all-new 500 million dollar casino with a star-studded grand opening weekend.

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