Indiana Sports Betting
Get your sports betting going in Indiana, because it is now legal and open to players.
In 2019 Sep 1, sports betting became open to the public that were 21 or older. The first mode of betting accepted were in person bets, which are permitted at 10 casino and 3 off betting tracks.
Subsequently on 2019 Oct 3 the online sports betting became available to the public.
The variety of sports available to bet on is huge! There are over 20 types of sports that can be bet on, these include the popular sports of football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, cycling and a few Aussie sports such as AFL and cricket! Both betting on professional and college games are permitted, however high school, youth games and e-sports are not.
Monitoring and governing the sports industry in Indiana is the Indian Gaming Commission. They are responsible for issuing licenses to sportbooks and casinos/OTBs that have formed a partnership as required by Indiana sports betting laws.
Key Points:
- Mobile, website and in person betting is permitted.
- The Indiana Gaming Commission regulates sports betting in the state.
- Regulations permit sports leagues or colleges to request “to utilize a geofence to prohibit wagers at the location of a particular sporting event.”
Top 3 Indiana Sportsbooks Online
Indiana Sports Betting Apps
Both the iPhone/iPad and Android apps are available to be downloaded anywhere. The easiest way to download the app is to proceed directly to the website of the sportsbook and download directly.
You will need to enter your personal details and the last four digits of your social security number.
In order to play, you must have your GPS on your mobile phone switched on, and you must be physically located within Indiana. The App is smart enough to know via the GPS on the mobile phone that you are physically in Indiana.
Indiana Sportsbooks
1. Ameristar East Chicago Casino Resort
777 Aldis Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312, USA
DraftKings Sportsbook
2. Belterra Casino Resort
777 Belterra Dr, Florence, IN 47020, USA
FanDuel Sportsbook
3. Blue Chip Casino Michigan City
777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360, USA
FanDuel Sportsbook
4. French Lick Resort Casino
8670 Indiana 56, French Lick, IN 47432, USA
Rush Street Interactive
5. Harrah’s Hoosier Park
4500 Dan Patch Cir, Anderson, IN 46013, USA
Scientific Games
6. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
777 Hollywood Blvd, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, USA
Kambi
7. Horseshoe Hammond Casino
777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320, USA
Scientific Games
8. Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino
11999 Avenue of the Emperors Southeast, Elizabeth, IN 47117, USA
Scientific Games
9. Indiana Grand Racing & Casino
4300 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176, USA
Scientific Games
10. Majestic Star Casino
1 Buffington Harbor Dr, Gary, IN 46406, USA
To Be Confirmed
11. Rising Star Casino Resort
777 Rising Star Dr, Rising Sun, IN 47040, USA
BetAmerica
12. Tropicana Evansville Casino
421 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville, IN 47708, USA
William Hill
13. Winner’s Circle
Was off track betting for ponies only but now includes sportsbook facility. Sports bar with high definition screens for viewing. Entertainment, food and bar, excellent atmosphere. Double the action, double the fun.
Popular Indiana Sports Bets
If you want to bet on a local team, there are two major leagues that you can bet on. The Indiana Pacers are one of the most iconic teams, made famous by Reggie Miller and there is also the Indianapolis Colts for a football bet!
Sports Betting Indiana Pacers (NBA)
The Indiana Pacers are a middle of the road team. Nothing too flash or fancy. A rock solid team, that needs a star player. If you place a bet on them, it can go either 50/50.
Sports Betting Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
The Colts currently have a losing record, and really need to bring it home if they want to make the playoffs. My gut feel is that the remainder of the season will be a disappointment. Look to bet against them, and pick the right timing.
Indiana Sports Betting Laws
Sports betting has become available in various locations from September 1 onwards.
The Indiana Gaming Commission has been given the responsibility of governing and regulating the sports betting industry.
Professional and College sports are legal for sports betting. Esports and highschool games are illegal.
In person and mobile app sports betting are permitted. Geofencing will be used to ensure that players physically are within the borders of Indiana when placing a bet.
Indiana sports betting was legalized on May 8, 2019, permitting 13 locations across the state, 10 being casinos and 3 off track betting.
Sports approved by Indiana Gaming Commission
- AFL
- Auto Racing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Darts
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Mixed Martial Arts
- Olympics
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Skiing and Snowboard
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Indiana Bordering States
Michigan | Ohio | Kentucky | Illinois
FAQ
Age limitations and regulations have always been a concern for the governments and administrations while declaring something as legal or illegal. People of every age group have to be considered while making a law, and minors are not to be ignored while making laws about gambling and betting on sports in all the states of US. The age for gambling in the US varies from state to state, and on average, it lies between 18 to 21 years. Sports betting age in most states is 21 years, and Indiana is one of them.
Offshore betting in Indiana is not allowed through any kind of medium. Several states have no laws regarding this problem, but Indiana has readily made a law mainly to cater to the situation. The law states that gambling or betting with sites, which are not licensed in the state, is a crime.
Offshore betting in Indiana is not allowed through any kind of medium. Several states have no laws regarding this problem, but Indiana has readily made a law mainly to cater to the situation. The law states that gambling or betting with sites, which are not licensed in the state, is a crime.
As every committed crime has a specific punishment, offshore betting in Indiana is also punished duly. Though it is not a very serious crime, it is still punishable for being a minor crime of Class B. Offshore gambling or betting will only be considered a serious offence if a person runs an illegal offshore business of gambling and betting. The maximum punishment for one-off gambling or betting is 180 days in prison, and a maximum of $1000 fine is declared for this crime, as stated in Chapter 5, Article 45, Title 35 of Indiana code.
It is not necessary for a bettor to be a citizen of Indiana to place bets in Indiana. What’s essential is, however, that a bettor needs to be physically present in the state to place a bet. People from other states are allowed to travel to Indiana to place their bets in Indiana and travel back when they are done with it. The freedom of betting for citizens of other states to place bets in Indiana makes experts and analysts of the betting industry attach a lot of hopes to Indiana as far as betting is concerned.
Integrity fee may be referred to as a tax imposed on legal sports betting in the US as proposed by some sports leagues. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Major League Basketball (MLB) are the primary leagues to make this practice popular. Indiana was the first state where these league suggested integrity fees in the year 2018. Indiana bill making sports betting legal in the state included 1% integrity fee, which means that 1% of all the money from sports betting will go to the major sports leagues in the state.
