Fort Wayne Leaders Turn Up the Heat in Bid for New Casino

(FORT WAYNE) - Greater Fort Wayne is stepping into the spotlight with a new push to bring a casino to the Summit City. The city's Chamber of Commerce has launched an advertising campaign and website under the banner "Fort Wayne First." The goal: rally public support for building a casino within city limits. Organizers argue the project could spark major economic growth. According to the campaign, a casino would create good-paying jobs, boost small-business partnerships, increase local tax revenue, and attract tourism to the area. The timing is notable -- the campaign comes just weeks after a state-funded study identified Auburn as one of the top potential locations for a new casino in Indiana. Steuben County's Board of Commissioners have also expressed interest in learning more about the pros and cons of a local casino. Supporters of "Fort Wayne First" hope the effort will shift that conversation toward Fort Wayne.