A leader in the charge to legalize sports betting, Indiana is very much an online-led gambling powerhouse, with nine out of every ten bets in the state placed at an online sportsbook.
Sports betting went live in September 2019 at many of the state’s land-based casinos, coinciding with the start of the NFL season, with online and mobile following in October of that year.
The market is very much still developing with the Winter Olympics this year seeing the Indiana Gaming Commission approving betting on a variety of ‘new’ sports including alpine skiing and curling.
The success in sports betting terms for the Hoosier State is helped by the fact Ohio and Kentucky gamblers are still awaiting a bill to legalize sports betting in their vicinities, so at present they must cross the border into Indiana to place bets with the likes of Bet365, Fanduel and BetMGM.
Online Betting in Indiana
For more than two years the state’s gamblers have had access to a wide range of online and in-person sports betting, with recent figure showing around 90 per cent of all bets in Indiana were placed online. Legal Indiana Gambling sites include:
Indiana Casinos
While the state has been proactive in the online sports betting market, they have yet to legalize online casinos. The land-based venues in the state provide the usual offering of slots along with an extensive range of gaming including roulette and blackjack.
Indiana Sweepstakes Casinos
In Indiana, sweepstakes casinos provide a legal and fun alternative to traditional online casinos. Players can enjoy popular games like slots, blackjack, and video poker while using virtual currencies such as Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins. Sweeps Coins can be redeemed for real prizes, offering a unique way to play and win legally. Popular options include Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots, both of which are accessible statewide.
Indiana Poker
Online poker is also illegal with live poker available at many of the tribal casinos located across the state. Offshore sportsbooks offering live poker accept accounts from Indiana but players using the sites do so without consumer protection, with no guarantees any winnings will be paid out.
Indiana Horse Racing Wagering
There are two major tracks in the state, Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand, with live racing and simulcast events available. Along with on-track betting there are off-track betting offices and advance-deposit wagering operators like BetAmerica and TVG can be used to place bets.
Indiana lottery
A state lottery was effectively banned for around 100 years until it was lifted in 1988. Known by its nickname, the Hoosier Lottery, tickets are available at retailers in person but not online. The legal age for lottery play is 18.
Indiana DFS
DFS events were legalized in 2016, with state residents able to participate in a range of sport competitions run by the likes of FanDuel and DraftKings.
Is Online gambling legal in Indiana?
While sports betting online is legal and popular, there is no provision in the legislation for online casino or poker play which are both outlawed. Sports betting, both live and online, is legal in Indiana.
What is the minimum age to gamble for Indianans?
The minimum age for sports gambling in Indiana is 21.
Who regulates the Indiana gambling industry?
Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) supervises the state’s riverboat casinos, land-based casinos, racinos, and charitable gaming.
Can I bet on all Indiana sports teams?
Yes, you can bet on all professional sports teams of Indiana and NCAA Division I college teams in the state.
Where can I get help with problem gambling in Indiana?
You can contact the Indiana Gaming Commission’s problem gambling hotline (1-800-9-WITH-IT) or visit their website and click on the problem gambling help link (upper right corner).
You self-exclude by signing up for the Voluntary Exclusion Program at any Indiana casino or the IGC office in Indianapolis. You can also get in contact with a problem gambling support group such as the Indiana Council on Problem Gambling or National Council on Problem Gambling in Indiana.