Rising Star Casino Resort

What Rising Star Casino Resort does

Rising Star Casino Resort is a single-asset regional casino and hospitality property located at 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun, Indiana, on the Ohio River, founded in the mid-1990s and currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. The property is wholly owned and operated by Full House Resorts Inc. (NASDAQ: FLL), a multi-property regional gaming operator; Rising Star is one of approximately five active Full House properties. The core offering is a casino floor with slot machines and table games (Blackjack and other variants with progressive jackpots), complemented by a hotel, four distinct food and beverage outlets (Wellington's Steakhouse, Ben's Bistro, All In Bar & Grill, Coffee Bar), a Scottish links-style golf course, an on-site RV park, an Ohio River ferry service, live entertainment, and a Players Club loyalty program with an online Players Portal. Sports wagering via on-site kiosks and a casino cage was offered but is currently temporarily closed. The technology stack comprises industry-standard slot management systems and a sports wagering platform with no proprietary AI or data assets disclosed.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer physical destination model: walk-in patronage (21+) for gaming, food and beverage, golf tee times, RV sites, and ferry crossings, supplemented by online bookings for hotel stays and tee times, group/event sales through a dedicated sales team, and a digital loyalty program. Revenue streams are diversified across five P&L lines (gaming, hotel accommodations, F&B, golf, and group events/banquets), with primary customer segments being gaming enthusiasts, resort guests, and group event planners. The go-to-market relies on the company's regional website (risingstarcasino.com), an active social presence (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X), email newsletters, and on-property promotions; there is no external enterprise sales motion.

Strategically, the property faces a binary near-term regulatory event: Indiana House Bill 1038 proposes relocating Rising Star's gaming license from Rising Sun to a Northeast or East Central Indiana county (Allen, DeKalb, Steuben, or Wayne) for a $30M compensation payment, which would either destroy the current physical asset base or unlock access to a substantially larger consumer market. Capex priority at the parent is concentrated on the new American Place permanent facility in Waukegan, Illinois, rather than on Rising Star reinvestment, and the parent's Q1 2026 disclosure credited Rising Star with offsetting growth against Stockman's discontinued operations, leaving the property as a stable but not accelerating contributor within Full House Resorts' portfolio.

Name

Rising Star Casino Resort

Legal name

Rising Star Casino Resort

Website

https://risingstarcasino.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rising Star Casino Resort is a single-asset regional casino and full-service resort in Rising Sun, Indiana, wholly owned by Full House Resorts (NASDAQ: FLL), serving gaming enthusiasts, regional drive-in resort guests, and group event planners with slots, table games, hotel, dining, golf, RV park, and ferry amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino and Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Convention & Events Casino Hotels (THAGAJAK), Destination Casino Hotels (THAGAJAC)

Keywords

• Casino gaming operations
• Resort hospitality services
• Sports wagering betting
• Hotel accommodations lodging
• Event venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Rising Sun

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Revenue from slot machines, table games, and sports wagering. Core casino operations including floor gaming, slot play, and table game play.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Overnight stays and hotel room reservations for resort guests.
3. Food and Beverage: Dining revenue from multiple venues including Wellington's steakhouse, Ben's Bistro, All In Bar & Grill, and Coffee Bar.
4. Group Events and Banquets: Venue rental for corporate events, weddings, banquets, and tradeshows across multiple event spaces including Grand Theatre (12,000+ sq ft), Windsor Lounge, and Pavilion Sports Bar.
5. Golf Course: Scottish links-style golf course with tee time bookings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rising Star Casino Resort operates a full-service casino and resort property offering slot machines, table games, and sports wagering on its gaming floor. The property also provides hotel accommodations, four dining venues (Wellington's Steakhouse, Ben's Bistro, All In Bar & Grill, Coffee Bar), a Scottish links-style golf course, an RV park, an Ohio River ferry service, live entertainment, and event hosting for weddings, corporate events, and banquets. A Players Club loyalty program with an online player portal supports customer engagement and repeat visitation.

Product overview

Rising Star Casino Resort is a comprehensive gaming and hospitality resort featuring a casino with slot machines and table games as the core product, complemented by hotel accommodations, multiple dining venues (including Wellington's Steakhouse, Ben's Bistro, All In Bar & Grill, and Coffee Bar), an RV park, a Scottish links-style golf course, ferry transportation, live entertainment, and event hosting services. The resort operates a players loyalty club and offers group sales for weddings, corporate events, and banquets. Owned by Full House Resorts Inc., the property is located in Rising Sun, Indiana. Sports wagering services were available but are currently temporarily closed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wellington's Steakhouse: Fine dining steakhouse featuring the finest steaks and seafood in a warm intimate setting with impeccable service and a great selection of fine wines.
• Ben's Bistro
• All In Bar & Grill
• Pavilion Sports Bar
• Windsor Lounge
• Grand Theatre
• Rising Star Sportsbook

Products and services

• Casino Slots Slot machine gaming floor offering a variety of slot machine options with real-time progressive jackpot displays (current jackpot displayed at $135,000) for adult guests aged 21+.
• Table Games Traditional table gaming including Blackjack and other table game variations with progressive jackpots, available on the casino floor for adult guests aged 21+.
• Sports Wagering (Sportsbook) Sports betting services available via on-site kiosks and casino cage, with wagering tickets and redemption. Located in the Table Games area on Level 2. Currently temporarily closed.
• Hotel Accommodations On-site hotel with overnight room accommodations and online booking available via book.rguest.com for resort guests.
• Wellington's Steakhouse Fine dining steakhouse offering premium steaks and seafood with an intimate setting, fine wine selection, and impeccable service. Reservations via OpenTable; also available for private group dining.
• Ben's Bistro Casual dining bistro option within the resort, offering an alternative to the fine dining steakhouse.
• All In Bar & Grill Bar and grill venue offering casual food and drinks within the casino.
• Coffee Bar Coffee and beverage service on the property for casual refreshment.
• Golf Course Scottish links-style golf course on the property with online tee time booking via book.rguest.com for resort guests and outside players.
• RV Park On-property RV camping facilities with a published site map and reservation system for guests traveling with recreational vehicles.
• Ferry Service Ferry transportation across the Ohio River serving the property, with live camera, map, and service alerts for real-time rider information.
• Live Entertainment Live music and entertainment acts performed at the venue, complementing the gaming and dining offerings.
• Group Sales and Events Event hosting for weddings, corporate events, meetings, banquets, and tradeshows across multiple on-property venues including Windsor Lounge, the Grand Theatre (12,000+ sq ft), Wellington's, and Pavilion Sports Bar. Bookings coordinated through the dedicated group sales manager.
• Players Club Loyalty Program Customer loyalty and rewards program providing win/loss tracking, tiered rewards, and access to the online player portal for casino guests.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Full House Resorts Inc.parent companyOthersRising Star Casino Resort is owned and operated by Full House Resorts Inc., a publicly traded casino development and operations company. Full House Resorts also owns Grand Lodge Casino (Nevada), Bronco Billy's Casino (Colorado), Silver Slipper Casino (Mississippi), American Place (Illinois), and Chamonix Casino (Colorado).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Belterra Casino Resort: Indiana casino resort on the Ohio River in Vevay, IN. Direct competitor within ~60 miles of Rising Star offering similar slot/table gaming, hotel, golf, and entertainment amenities to a comparable regional customer base.
• Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg: Indiana-integrated casino hotel located on the Ohio River approximately 45 minutes from Rising Star. Directly comparable as a regional gaming/lodging/F&B property competing for the same Cincinnati-area drive-in customer base.
• Caesars Southern Indiana: Major Indiana casino hotel across the Ohio River from Louisville. Directly competes for gaming and lodging spend in the southern Indiana / Louisville MSA, with a much larger capital base behind it.
• French Lick Resort Casino: Indiana integrated casino resort combining historic hotel, gaming, golf, and F&B. Comparable business model of regional destination gaming tied to lodging and recreational amenities, though with a stronger resort/historical branding layer.
• Grand Victoria Casino & Resort: Indiana riverboat casino with hotel and entertainment amenities, located in Rising Sun's broader competitive set. Comparable regional gaming/lodging model targeting local and tourist patrons.

Broad incumbents

• Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago: Indiana casino hotel operated by Penn Entertainment. Comparable full-service Indiana gaming/lodging/F&B model at meaningfully larger scale, providing a benchmark for what scaled regional competitors look like.
• Bronco Billy's Casino & Hotel: Full House Resorts-owned small-format casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Comparable as a smaller, regional Full House-operated gaming property under the same parent corporate strategy.
• Chamonix Casino Hotel: Full House Resorts-owned casino hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Sister property with similar gaming/hospitality model and shared corporate loyalty and operations infrastructure.
• Silver Slipper Casino Hotel: Sister property under Full House Resorts Inc. on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Closest operating comparable in the parent portfolio — same ownership, corporate oversight, and budget-grade casino/hotel/F&B operating model.
• Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino: Large Indiana casino/racino operated by Caesars. Competes for the same Indiana gaming market with substantially greater scale, hotel amenities, and a racing integration that Rising Star lacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RSCasino
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@risingstarcasino5787
• Facebookfacebook.com/risingstarcasino
• Instagraminstagram.com/risingstarcasino/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rising-star-casino

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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