Updated January 22, 2026
A neighbor recently raised some questions about the casino that Mayor Tucker and Greater Fort Wayne are hoping to bring to Fort Wayne. Electric Works has been identified as one of the possible locations for the casino. At this time, the West Central Neighborhood Association is not taking a stance on the matter, but are instead hoping to educate ourselves and our neighbors on the pros and cons of having a casino nearby. Below, you’ll find some materials for you to peruse.
For
- Fort Wayne First
- Greater Fort Wayne releases detailed study looking at potential benefits of a casino in Allen County – WANE
- How do casinos benefit the community? – Capital Casino
- Economic impact of casinos on local real estate markets – Kenna Real Estate Group
Against
- Save Fort Wayne
- Casinos always a gamble for neighboring home values – Dismal Science
- Do urban casinos affect neighborhoods? Evidence from Canada – Science Direct
- The harm that casinos do – CNN Opinion