When the idea of bringing a casino to Southern Indiana emerged, there was a lot of uncertainty in the community. We expect that it will be sold but the timeline is uncertain. Top Story Days ahead of land-based casino opening, Horseshoe says goodbye to boat. Caesars Southern Indiana is set to open on December Judy Hess played a role in bringing the casino to southern Indiana in the 90s. What is certain are the improvements across the street, with a Las Vegas style casino. Indiana lawmakers gave the clear to make the jump from the Ohio River to dry land in Caesars Southern Indiana will open December All rights reserved.{/INSERTKEYS}{/PARAGRAPH} According to our partners at the News and Tribune, the Glory of Rome is the largest riverboat in the United States and the largest gambling riverboat in the world. In addition to the sportsbook, the new venue will feature a VIP Lounge and the Piazza, which will have five restaurants. {PARAGRAPH}{INSERTKEYS}But before one door opens, the other has to close. And that new sportsbook will knock your socks off. Hess said the boat had a massive impact. Folks will now be able to walk directly into the casino rather than making the trek from the parking garage to the riverboat.