Top lawmakers say corruption case delaying new gaming legislation

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, left, speaks with reporters alongside House Speaker Todd Huston following the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s legislative preview event on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. (Credit: Tom Davies)

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, left, speaks with reporters alongside House Speaker Todd Huston following the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s legislative preview event on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. (Credit: Tom Davies)

The General Assembly’s top Republicans say they expect no action on legislation for expanded gambling amid the federal investigation that has resulted in criminal corruption charges against a former lawmaker related to 2019 casino legislation. While efforts in the past couple years to allow online casino games and Hoosier Lottery sales had gained some legislative ...