Indiana was one of the country’s earliest movers on sports betting, launching online wagering in October 2019 — barely a year after the Supreme Court cleared the way. The Hoosier State sits firmly in the mid-tier of US markets, with around $5.7 billion wagered in 2025 and a low 9.5% tax that keeps a deep field of operators competing. This Indiana guide covers what’s legal and how to start.
Is online gambling legal in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana legalized sports betting under House Bill 1015, signed in May 2019; retail launched that September and online betting followed in October 2019, regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). You must be 21 or older and physically located in Indiana to bet, confirmed by geolocation. Real-money online casino is not legal in Indiana.
What you can play in Indiana
- Sportsbooks: mobile betting on every major sport and league.
- Daily fantasy sports: legal in Indiana through DraftKings, FanDuel, PrizePicks, Underdog and Sleeper.
- Horse racing: pari-mutuel wagering for Indiana bettors via licensed ADW apps.
- Online casino: not yet legal in Indiana — see the outlook below.
Online gambling in Indiana by the numbers
| Metric | Latest figure |
|---|---|
| Launched | October 2019 (retail September 2019) |
| Tax rate | 9.5% of adjusted gross revenue |
| 2025 handle | $5.72 billion in total wagers |
| Operators | Around 13 mobile sportsbooks |
| Online casino | Not legal |
| Minimum age | 21+ |
An early mover with a low tax
Indiana’s 9.5% tax on adjusted gross revenue is among the lowest in the country, and its licensing model lets each land-based casino and racino partner with up to three online “skins,” which created a crowded, competitive market from the start. Mobile accounts for the vast majority of handle. The low tax means operators reinvest in odds and promotions, so Indiana is a strong value market for bettors — though, like its neighbours, repeated iGaming bills to add online casino have so far failed.
The best Indiana sportsbooks
We only feature operators we work with and can verify, and all four of our sportsbook partners operate in Indiana: FanDuel (best app and same-game parlays), bet365 (strong live betting and a win-or-lose welcome offer), Hard Rock Bet and BetRivers (iRush Rewards). With a low tax and deep field, line-shopping pays off — the offers on this page show what’s live now.
See terms and codes on our promo codes page or the full Indiana sportsbook guide.
Popular bets and Indiana sports
Indiana bettors play the standard markets — moneylines, point spreads, totals and parlays/same-game parlays. Local action centres on the NFL’s Colts and the NBA’s Pacers, but Indiana is college-basketball country: Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame and Butler all pull big handle, especially around March Madness. The NFL leads overall, with college basketball a close second in the winter.
Choosing a Indiana sportsbook
Indiana’s low tax and crowded field mean genuine value for bettors who shop around. Before committing, compare the welcome offer (safety-net first bet versus bonus bets), the breadth of college-basketball and Colts/Pacers markets, the quality of live betting and same-game parlays, and how quickly withdrawals clear. With a dozen-plus books live, keeping two or three apps lets you take the best price on the games you bet most.
Bet types explained
Most Indiana bettors get by with a few wager types. In Indiana the moneyline backs a winner straight up — the Colts, for instance — and a point spread adds a margin to balance favorite and underdog. A Indiana totals bet shifts the focus to combined scoring, parlays reward Indiana players who tie several picks together on one slip (every leg must hit), same-game parlays do that within a single the Colts fixture, and futures plus live betting round out the Indiana menu as the odds move during play.
Indiana’s market by the numbers
Indiana proved out the model fast. It cleared $1 billion in handle in its first full year (2020) and has grown into a dependable mid-tier market, with about $5.72 billion wagered in 2025. Since launch, Indiana’s online sportsbooks have generated roughly $1.5 billion in revenue and sent about $147 million to the state — an effective tax rate that lands right on the 9.5% statutory figure, a sign of a clean, low-deduction system.
What stands out about Indiana is balance: unlike smaller states where one sport dominates, no single sport runs away with the calendar. Football leads in the autumn (the Colts’ strong recent seasons have helped), college basketball surges through the winter and into March, and baseball and the NBA fill the gaps. That steady, year-round engagement, plus the low tax and the up-to-three-skins licensing model, keeps a deep field of operators competing hard for Hoosier bettors. iGaming has been proposed repeatedly but has not become law, so sports betting remains the centrepiece of Indiana’s online gambling market.
How to start betting in Indiana
Getting started in Indiana takes minutes: confirm you are 21+ and physically in Indiana, choose a licensed Indiana app, and register with real details so identity checks clear. Claim the Indiana welcome offer, deposit, set your limits before your first Indiana wager, and withdraw once any Indiana rollover terms are met.
Will Indiana legalize online casino?
Not yet. Real-money online casino is not legal in Indiana, and while sports betting’s success keeps iGaming in the conversation, no bill has passed. For now, sports betting, DFS and horse racing are Indiana’s only legal online options — stick to licensed operators rather than unregulated offshore sites. We’ll keep this Indiana page updated if that changes.
For the full picture, see our Indiana online casino guide, which tracks whether and when real-money iGaming might reach Indiana.
Is online gambling safe in Indiana?
Yes, provided you use operators licensed by the Indiana Gaming Commission — every book we list here is. Licensed apps are independently audited for fair odds and prompt payouts, protect your deposits, and verify your identity, age and location before accepting any bet. Unregulated offshore sites provide none of those safeguards and operate outside Indiana law, so always confirm a sportsbook is IGC-licensed before depositing, and make use of the deposit limits and self-exclusion tools that every legal operator offers.
Responsible gambling in Indiana
Keep Indiana betting in proportion: it is entertainment in Indiana, and your stake should be money you can afford to lose. Use the limit, time-out and self-exclusion controls every licensed Indiana app provides, and set them up front rather than mid-streak. Help for Indiana bettors is free and confidential 24/7 on 1-800-GAMBLER.
Indiana sports betting FAQ
1. Is online sports betting legal in Indiana?
Yes. Online sports betting launched in October 2019, regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission. You must be 21+ and physically in Indiana to bet.
2. Is online casino legal in Indiana?
No. Real-money online casino games are not legal in Indiana — only sports betting, DFS and horse racing. iGaming bills have repeatedly failed.
3. What is Indiana’s sports betting tax rate?
9.5% of adjusted gross revenue, one of the lowest rates in the country, which helps keep promotions and odds competitive.
4. Can I bet on Indiana, Purdue or Notre Dame?
Yes. Indiana allows betting on college team outcomes, which is a big part of why college basketball drives so much of the state’s winter handle.
5. Which sportsbook is best in Indiana?
All four of our partners — FanDuel, bet365, Hard Rock Bet and BetRivers — operate in Indiana, alongside DraftKings, BetMGM and Caesars. With Indiana’s low tax and deep field, compare lines and promos.
6. Are prediction markets like Kalshi legal in Indiana?
Prediction markets like Kalshi reach Indiana because the CFTC regulates them federally as event-contract exchanges rather than Indiana-licensed sportsbooks. Their sports contracts behave enough like bets that Indiana’s legal picture stays contested, and 2026 saw a federal appeals court side with Kalshi over state regulators while the fight continues. For Indiana bettors the safe read is a separate, federally overseen category.
7. Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Indiana?
In Indiana, sweepstakes (“social”) casinos such as Chumba and Stake.us run on dual-currency mechanics that keep them outside Indiana gambling rules. The trade-off for Indiana players is fewer protections than a licensed sportsbook offers, and a status several states are now challenging, so approach them warily in Indiana.
8. Is daily fantasy sports (DFS) legal in Indiana?
Yes — daily fantasy sports operate in Indiana as a contest-based activity separate from Indiana sportsbook wagering. DraftKings and FanDuel lead the Indiana field, joined by pick’em apps PrizePicks, Underdog and Sleeper.
9. Can I bet on horse racing online in Indiana?
Yes. Pari-mutuel horse racing is open to Indiana residents through licensed ADW apps such as TVG (FanDuel Racing), TwinSpires and AmWager, covering tracks nationwide and separate from the Indiana sportsbook.
10. Where can I get help for a gambling problem in Indiana?
Help in Indiana is free, confidential and available 24/7 — call or text 1-800-GAMBLER, or use the deposit limits, cool-off periods and self-exclusion tools in every licensed Indiana app. Nobody in Indiana has to be in crisis to reach out.
21+. Must be physically located in Indiana. Gambling problem in Indiana? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.