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DeKalb County, Indiana, Authorize Possible Inland Casino Gaming Measure (November 2026)

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DeKalb County Authorize Possible Inland Casino Gaming Measure

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Election date

November 3, 2026

Topic
Local gambling policy
Status

On the ballot

Type
Referral


DeKalb County Authorize Possible Inland Casino Gaming Measure is on the ballot as a referral in DeKalb County on November 3, 2026.

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the county to apply for an inland casino license, which will be awarded to one of three counties (Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben).

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the county to apply for an inland casino license, which will be awarded to one of three counties (Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben).


A simple majority is required for the approval of the measure.

Election results

DeKalb County Authorize Possible Inland Casino Gaming Measure

Result Votes Percentage
Yes 0 0.00%
No 0 0.00%


Measure design

See also: Text of measure

The measure would authorize the county to apply for an inland casino license from the state. The measure was put on the ballot by the passage of House Bill 1038, which increased the casino license limit from 10 to 11. The additional license would be awarded to Allen, DeKalb, or Steuben County. In addition to voter approval, the bill requires applicant counties to commit at least $500 million for the development of a casino and nongaming amenities.[1]

Text of measure

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The full text of this measure is available here.


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Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Indiana

This measure was put on the ballot by the passage of House Bill 1038 by the Indiana State Legislature. It passed in the state House by a vote of 57-37 on February 27, 2026. It passed in the state Senate by a vote of 34-16 on the same day.[1]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indiana State Legislature, "House Bill 1038," accessed March 26, 2026
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