In 2017, the casino moved from its original riverboat into a land-based facility. The property's name was changed to Tropicana Evansville in 2013. History Ĭasino Aztar was Indiana's first casino under riverboat gaming legislation passed in 1993.

In 2005, the casino generated $137 million in revenue and $41 million in profits. A new entertainment district with a 100-room boutique hotel and additional restaurants opened in late 2006. The main entertainment facility consists of a 45,000-square-foot (4,200 m 2) casino, a 250-room hotel, a 1,660 vehicle parking garage, and pavilion housing pre-boarding facilities, retail shops, restaurants, and lounge area. The name was changed to Tropicana Evansville in 2013. Originally named Casino Aztar, it was opened by Aztar Corporation in 1995 as the state's first casino. 37★8′22″N 87☃4′49″W / 37.972756°N 87.580219°W / 37.972756 -87.580219īally's Evansville is a casino hotel and entertainment complex in downtown Evansville, Indiana, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Bally's Corporation.