More Horseshoe Indianapolis casino workers secure representation under Teamsters

Table game dealers and dual-rate team members at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing and Casino are now part of Teamsters Local 135, adding to the tech employees and support staff already represented by unions at the property.

The decision followed a union election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The vote had been postponed due to the recent federal government shutdown, delaying the process before workers were able to cast ballots.

Employees publicly sought union representation in October. Workers gathered outside the casino on October 14 for a demonstration and launched a strike three days later.

Teamsters confirmed the outcome, saying the new bargaining group will be represented by Local 135 in future negotiations.

Horseshoe Indianapolis is owned by Caesars Entertainment, which will negotiate with the newly represented workforce.

In a statement provided to FOX59/CBS4 in October, the operator said:

“Caesars Entertainment values its long-standing relationship with labor unions, including those currently representing Team Members at Horseshoe Indianapolis. “While the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has postponed this scheduled union vote due to the federal government shutdown, we remain committed to ensuring our Team Members can exercise their legally protected right to vote in a union election. We fully support the NLRB process and will continue to comply with all federal regulations.

“We are proud of the workplace environment we’ve built and will respect and support our Team Members should they choose to pursue union representation through the federally recognized process.”

Indiana Gaming Commission data indicate statewide casino revenue decreased about 4% from September 2024 to October 2025. The revenue trend accompanies the ongoing labor actions and union developments at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

With the vote completed, Teamsters Local 135 will represent participating casino workers during labor discussions with Caesars Entertainment. Future negotiations are expected to concentrate on workplace issues raised during the recent organizing efforts.