Indiana was allowed riverboat gambling in 1993. The state has 9 riverboats with another expected in August, 2000. The Belterra , which will cruise the Ohio River near Florence, Indiana is currently under construction. Legally, the boats are required to cruise.
Cruises are an hour in length with boarding beginning one-half hour prior to departure.
There is another half hour of gambling after the boat docks. If the boat is docked patrons can leave at any time. The minimum gambling age in Indiana is 21.