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Legal Betting in Indiana - Mobile Sports Betting for Hoosiers
Indiana joined the ever-growing list of states with legal sports betting in May 2019 with the passage of a law authorizing retail and mobile sportsbooks.
Under state law, local casinos and off-track betting parlors (OTBs) may accept wagers in-person and online in partnership with third-party providers such as FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers and others.
Which Sports Can Be Bet On in the Hoosier State?
Online and Mobile Betting in Indiana
Mobile Betting Sites Licensed in Indiana:
Daily Fantasy Licensing Requirements
Tribal Casino Law and Compacts with the State
Indiana eSports Betting
The Indiana betting industry is quickly growing as numerous retail sportsbooks and betting sites across the state go live.
The first retail sportsbooks opened for business on September 1st, 2019 with Indiana Grand, Ameristar East Chicago and Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg first across the finish line. Most of the state’s other casinos have since opened their own sportsbooks.
Mobile sports betting got underway about a month later with the launch of DraftKings and BetRivers on October 3rd, 2019. They were followed by FanDuel later that month, BetAmerica in December 2019 and BetMGM in February 2020.
Other forms of legal online gaming in Indiana include horse racing betting, games of skill and daily fantasy sports.
In-person gambling in Indiana is powered by 12 state-authorized commercial casinos and one Native American casino.
In May 2019, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law HB 1015 making Indiana the tenth U.S. state to legalize sports betting. Here are some of the key points of the new law:
Statewide mobile wagering permitted
No wagering on esports or on competitions involving amateur athletes under the age of 18
State tax rate of 9.5 percent of adjusted gross revenue, with a portion allocated to problem gambling
Geolocation technology limits online betting to residents and visitors within the borders of the Hoosier state
An initial $100,000 fee for a vendor license, followed by $50,000 annual renewal payments
Each casino may partner with third-party service providers to launch up to three individual betting sites
Limits on in-play betting and restrictions on data sources are left to the discretion of the Indiana Gaming Commission
How and Why HB 1015 was Passed
In early 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court found that PASPA, a big part of the federal government’s prohibition on gambling, was unconstitutional. As a result of this decisions, many states have taken to re-evaluating their gambling legislation, including Indiana.
In October 2018, one of Indiana’s legislative committee’s recommended that the Indiana AG consider legalizing gambling. Stakeholders quickly responded with arguments about the merits and detriments of increased gambling activities. The Indiana Gaming Commission weighed in estimating that Indiana’s yearly economic impact from increased sports betting and ancillary spending could amount to upwards of $466 million.
What types of wagers Indiana would allow, mobile betting, and integrity fees were all debated thoroughly in the process of getting HB 1015 passed. One of the bill’s sponsors, State Senator Mark Messmer, described it as one of the hardest bills he had ever worked on. When the bill did pass and Indiana’s Governor went to sign the it into law, he issued an accompanying press-release that read, “Gaming is a highly regulated industry that once had little competition, but now does from surrounding states and new technology. By modernizing our laws, this legislation will spur positive economic growth for our state and for an industry that employs over 11,000 Hoosiers.” The governor added, “Additionally, it will bring in new revenue and create hundreds of new jobs – both permanent and in construction.”
No Integrity Fees but “Official League Data” Requirement Pending
When the leagues weighed in on Indiana’s proposed sports wagering legislation in 2018, one hot topic they proposed was the use of integrity fees. Originally asking for a 1% fee to be paid by sports book operators to leagues, integrity fees were ultimately removed from the final version of HB 1015. The discussions started in the Indiana legislature had reverberations throughout many other legislative discussions across the country. Indiana ultimately decided to let the free market shape the use of integrity fees via private negotiations between leagues and sports book operators.
Sportsbook operators are not out of the weeds yet when it comes to paying leagues for their contribution to Indiana’s newly forming sports wagering market. When the leagues started their national campaign for integrity fees in Indiana, many opponents questioned what such a fee would go towards. After a legislative song and dance the leagues have refined their request as cost in maintaining integrity in official league data.
In the wake of the PASPA decision, every state that has revised their gambling statutes has entirely avoided Integrity Fees. Striking out in legislative arenas the leagues have moved to private negotiation with sports book operators in pursuit of integrity fees. These negotiations have resulted in sportsbook operators paying varying amounts for official league data. This data tends to be more reliable and quicker than unauthorized data providers. But it is unclear whether league data is worth the extra cost to sports book operators than cheaper and largely similar unauthorized data.
While HB 1015 did away with the Integrity Fee notion, it does give the IGC the option to make “official league data” use a requirement for sports book operators. If the ICG does make such a requirement, leagues would bring a whole lot more bargaining power to the table when negotiating with sports book operators for this official league data. Yes, integrity fees are dead in Indiana but mandatory use of league data could have the same or similar consequences for sports book operators and subsequently, gamblers in the Hoosier state.
Additionally, the IGC has released a thorough list of sports leagues upon which sports betting operators may accept wagers. Readers should note this list is subject to change and does not obligate sportsbooks to offer all of these sports. This list simply details which sports upon which they may accept wagers.
Sports Leagues Approved by the IGC:
MLB / MLB Draft
WNBA / WNBA Draft
Pro Bowling Tour (PBT)
International Boxing Federation (IDF)
NFL / NFL Draft
International Events such as the Ryder Cup
NHL / NHL Draft
World Rugby (international matches and qualifiers)
International Tennis Federation Grand Slams
Indiana sports betting law authorizes online and mobile betting. Retail sports betting began in September 2019.
Online and mobile betting got underway in October 2019 and is permitted for anyone over the age of 21.
Mobile sports betting customers do not have to go to a casino to register. Registration can be done online or through the mobile app.
Mobile sportsbooks use geolocation technology to ensure all online betting occurs within state lines. The Indiana Gaming Commission has issued numerous licenses to mobile betting providers and the first online sportsbooks are now live.
BetAmerica (Churchill Downs Interactive Gaming)
Caesars Online (Caesars Interactive Entertainment)
Hollywood Casino (Penn Sports Interactive)
Mobile Operators Likely to be Licensed in Indiana:
In-Person Betting at Indiana Retail Sportsbooks
Indiana sports betting regulations limit all sports wagering to customers 21 and older.
Prefer to experience gambling in real life? Indiana allows licensed casinos, racinos, and off-track betting parlors to take sports wagers. A handful satellite locations have acquired sports betting licenses since the new law took effect on July 1st, 2019.
Given the expansion and growth that is projected, it is no surprise that most casinos in Indiana have already launch in-house sportsbooks.
Sports Betting Affiliates in Indiana
Indiana is shaping up to be an active sports betting market with numerous providers vying for business. Naturally, this will foster no small amount of competition and lead to some (if not all) operators launching affiliate programs.
For the unaware, affiliate programs allow people who run websites or social media accounts to refer customers to licensed betting sites in return for commission payments. Affiliates usually work on either a flat fee per customer model (cost per acquisition or “CPA”) or on a revenue share model in which the affiliate is paid a percentage of the revenue generated by each referral.
Sports betting regulations issued by the Indiana Gaming Commission touch on affiliate marketing and explain that all affiliates must be licensed in order to work with operators on a commission basis.
The good news is Indiana does not have a burdensome affiliate licensing process. Prospective affiliates need only fill out some paperwork, undergo a background check and pay a $500 fee.
Additionally, an IGC representative told attendees of a sports betting conference back in July that Indiana will have two affiliate licensing tiers. Presumably, this will work similarly to how it’s done in New Jersey and Pennsylvania where affiliates can apply for a simpler license to promote on a CPA basis and a more complex license to promote on a revenue share basis.
As we learn more, we will update this page. We are confident there is room for many affiliates in the Indiana sports betting market, but there is still more to learn as the industry matures.
Horse racing is legal at the federal level thanks to the Interstate Horse Racing Act (IHRA) and an exemption from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Under the current legal framework, the legality of horse racing is mostly left in the hands of the states.
Indiana currently allows licensed horse racing and satellite facilities for pari-mutuel wagering. This was legalized in 1989, and the state is now home to many horsing tracks including Hoosier Park and Indiana Downs. Off-track betting parlors were introduced in 1995. Currently, all OTB’s must be owned by the permit holders of the horse tracks.
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (HRC) currently oversees the regulation of all horse race betting including those occurring at off-track betting, or OTB facilities. The Commission ensures all horse race betting is conducted with the highest of standards and the greatest level of integrity.
Mobile and Online Horse Racing Bets
Online horse racing betting is legal in Indiana under IC §4-31-7.5. In legal terms, this is known as advance deposit wagering and the law was passed as an effort to boost betting handle and revenue for the local racing industry.
The two largest and most trusted websites that offer legal racing betting in Indiana are:
To clear up any confusion, we should note the IGC website has an FAQ page claiming online horse racing betting is prohibited. Question 21 on the FAQ asks if online wagers on horse races are legal and provides this answer:
“No. Online wagers on horse races are illegal. The only legal way to place bets on horses in Indiana is at one of the racetracks or off-track betting facilities.”
This FAQ page is clearly outdated as IC 4-31-7.5 specifically authorizes mobile racing betting. Furthermore, BetAmerica and TVG are both headquartered in the United States and are subject to all state laws. Both openly accept customers from Indiana and have had no issue from local authorities.
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) were legalized in Indiana in 2016. Mike Pence signed SB 339 into law making way for sites like Fantasy Draft, DraftKings, and FanDual. When the law went into effect, the Fantasy Sports Trade Association commented, “Today’s news out of Indiana marks another important step in the ongoing process of creating legal clarity for fantasy sports.”
Truth be told, these sites were already operating in the Hoosier state before the passage of SB 339 due to the heavy advertising of daily fantasy sport sites during the 2015 NFL season. The 2016 bill took this into account and allowed game operators who were already operating in Indiana to continue operating through their new license application process.
Oversight of DFS betting was placed with, unsurprisingly, the Indiana Gaming Commission. That Commission went on to create the Sports Wagering and Paid Fantasy Sports Division which is now responsible for administering and regulating Indiana’s sports wagering and paid fantasy sports.
The minimum age to play Daily Fantasy Sports in Indiana is 18 and operators are responsible for ensuring players are at least 18. Interestingly, SB 339 also officially designated fantasy sports as a game of skill. The bill has since been codified at IC §4-33-24.
SB 339 creates several requirements of DFS operators. These operators must apply for a license, pay a considerable licensing fee to the tune of $50,000 to $75,000 and stick to a standard of conduct created to protect the integrity of sports and to protect customers of fantasy sites.
These “baked-in integrity” provisions are perhaps why statutory integrity fees failed in Indiana’s new legislation. The conduct DFS operators must adhere to includes: holding player funds in seperate accounts, stop DFS operator employees from sharing confidential information, prevent employees from participating in paid contests with $5 or greater prizes and to prevent anyone involved in actual sports
13 casinos currently operate in the Hoosier state including one Native American casino, two land-based casinos, two racinos and nine riverboat casinos. Originally thought to be banned by the same constitutional provision that banned lotteries, casino operations have sprouted and flourished since the late nineties.
The biggest casino in the state is Caesars Indiana which houses 2,300 gaming machines and 145 tables for all of your in-person gambling needs. The Argosy Casino and Hotel in Lawrenceburg is comparable in size to Caesars with 2,000 gaming machines and roughly 100 table games.
The road to legalize Casino’s in Indiana was certainly a rocky one. The road ended in 1993 when Indiana general assembly met in 1993 for a special session. The problem, the state had to balance their books. The solution, finally allowing casinos to open that were anticipated to raise $100 million per year for the state. Enter the Indiana Riverboat Gaming Act.
The Indiana Riverboat Act established the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) and gave the commission the power to issue 11 riverboat licenses in specific areas of the State. The Commission had its first meeting on September 7th, 1993 and was comprised of seven members chosen by the Governor.
Indiana originally required that all casinos be on the water. Presumably as a throw-back to the river-boat casinos that operated on the Mississippi River, but more on this below. Because of these nautical limitations, the newly formed casinos clustered around the northwest corner of Indiana and along its southern border. These locations are prime for those coming to gamble from Chicago and those passing through the state, but these location clusters are far from convenient for the Indiana’s internal population.
In 2015, Indiana the Riverboat Gaming Act to let the its riverboat casinos move to land-based facilities to support their efforts to stay competitive amongst casinos in neighboring states. This amendment did not solve the state’s clustering problem though because it tethered the riverboat’s new land-based facilities to their existing sites.
This all changed in 2019, with the passing of HB 1015 into law. Along with making broad policy strokes the 2019 law also dealt with the local matters of several different casinos. Probably a result of getting several lobby groups in the state capitol to talk about their industry, HB 1015 involved strategic brokering by current and prospective casino license holders.
Prior to HB 1015, Majestic had two separate gaming licenses operating out of their one Gary, Indiana location. HB 1015 gives Majestic the opportunity to relocate one of its licenses to a more popular location in Gary in return Majestic will partially give up their other gaming license. We say partially because Majestic will still be able to maintain the same amount of table games and slots as they did with their two licenses. Regardless, one of their licenses would go back to the state, presumably making way for another company to purchase it. If this all were to happen Majestic would have to pay a $20 million-dollar fee to the state over years. If Majestic makes the move to the new Gary location, they will be held to an amended tax structure which allows it to be taxed as if it still had its two licenses.
What will happen to Majestics surrendered license? That license will be relocated to Vigo County finally answering the states clustering problem. The city of Terre Haute will be the location of the new casino as long as the country referendum process to approve the casino is approved. If approved, the ICG will then hear proposals from anyone interested in developing the new license. It has been estimated that the Terre Haute project will take an initial minimum investment of $100 million. Who ever steps up to develop Terre Haute will also have to make a $5 million license fee payment to the state.
HB 1015 also affected casino’s tax structure. In 2021, the wagering tax rate will lower as a result of the 2019 law. Further, HB 1015 also sets aside an additional $2 million for tax-free promotional play for all casinos in Indiana.
As previously mentioned, all of Indiana’s original casinos were required to be riverboats. 10 riverboats casinos originally went up as a result of the Riverboat Gaming Act. It was not until 2004 that a land-based casino would open up at French Lick. Tying gambling to water allowed lawmakers to justify the legislation on nostalgia but it also had the effect of limiting placement of Casinos to the Ohio River.
Racinos are facilities that started as horse racing tracks but eventually were allowed to install slot machines. Indiana’s “Racino Law” was passed in 2007 and allowed racetracks to install up to 2,000 slot machines. Fast forward to 2019, when HB 1015 further extended the capabilities of two Indiana Racinos to introduce table games into their operations. As Racinos get closer and closer to their casino counterparts, it will be interesting to see how revenues from the two types of facilities will compare.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians have spent over 25 years developing and refining their gambling aspirations. The process started in 1994 when the tribe, recently have regained federal recognition, voted to start their casino in Indiana.
Rumors quickly spread about the location of the tribe’s new project, some predicting South Bend or Elkhart. The rumors were laid to rest when the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced in 2012, they would be developing the Four Winds Casino in South Bend. Opening in 2018, Four Winds has contributed to the economic progress of the tribe and state alike.
The tribe is authorized to provide Class II gaming devices, primarily electronic video games that are comparable to slot machines. The tribe has a compact with the city of South Bend in return for 2% of the annual revenue, but negotiations between the tribe and the state have stalled in regard to Class III gaming devices.
To fill the table game needs of South Bend without going after a compact with the state, the Pokagon Band is relying on a recent opinion from the National Indian Gaming Commission. The opinion says Gamblit Poker LIVE!, falls into the Class II category and as such Four Winds has just opened a card room offering the game.
Frank Freedman, chief operating officer of Four Winds Casinos commented on the development:
“Guests have absolutely been asking for poker since we first announced our opening, Now that we’re established, we are eager to begin construction on what will be a really exciting, well-rounded poker room.”
As far as gamers are concerned, there is little difference between Class II and Class III games. Commenting on the subtle differences, Travis Waldo, director of technology at the National Indian Gaming Commission said, “It will still be a game of chance, class II, you’ll typically see more consistent wins and more consistent payouts, but jackpots are a little smaller. People tend to like that Class II a lot better.” More consistent jackpots is likely a result of the smaller tax rate of Class II games.
Indiana Law prohibits, “wagering on all games of chance, skill or a combination of both, performed in an unregulated environment”. The ICG website states, “a card game or an electronic version of a card game is a game of chance and may not be considered a bona fide contest of skill.” As such, games like poker are considered gambling if played for money. Which is okay if it is a regulated environment. Such regulated environments including Hoosier Lottery, Riverboat Casinos, Para-Mutual Wagering on Horse Races, Charity Gaming, Gambling Games at Racetracks, and Type II Gaming.
What about a friendly home game of poker? Many states create carve-outs for such home games. Indiana is not one of these states.
Getting caught wagering on poker in unregulated environments like a home game can bring serious consequences including a Class B misdemeanor with a maximum punishment of 180 days in prison and a fine of up to $1,000.
Indiana Online Poker Sites
Many people are looking forward to Online Casinos and Virtual Poker Rooms in the Hoosier State. This anticipation was amplified in 2011 when a memo by the Department of Justice seemingly limited the scope of the law that kept individual states from legalizing internet casino games or poker. The Wire Act of 1961.
In 2018 the DOJ issued another memo that flipped the previous Wire Act memo on its head. The new memo brought online poker into the federal government’s statutory purview under a new interpretation of the Wire Act. The 2018 memo, and subsequently the DOJ’s new enforcement outlook, is currently being challenged in courts across the country.
Assuming this federal question is resolved in favor of proponents of online poker, legalization of online casino games and poker would still have a long way to go in Indiana. In 2006 Indiana gambling laws were amended to incorporate restrictions on internet gambling. Despite growing interest and federal movement around online poker, Indiana firmly prohibits online poker. Furthermore, many do not see this changing in the near future.
Historically, casinos have fought online gambling in state and federal political arenas in fear of competition for their brick-and-mortar operations. This outlook could change as traditional casinos struggle to keep players attracted to casino halls and poker rooms. On top of that, casinos are getting better at limiting their digital footprint to specific geolocations. If future legislation were to restrict online poker to the confines of already existing walk-in operations, casinos would likely take a more friendly approach to the controversial topic of online poker. Considering the casino industry spend over $70 million in their 2017-2018 lobbying efforts, this shift in outlook could herald in a new era of online poker.
Another hurdle to legalization of online poker in Indiana was lowered when Governor Mike Pence took his position as Vice President.
If you are playing online poker for money from Indiana, you are doing so illegally through an off-shore betting site. Indiana’s outright ban on online gambling prevents operators from doing business within its borders. This prohibition extends to social casinos as they fall under Indiana’s definition of gambling.
Indiana’s first taste of gambling prohibitions came by way of their constitution, which banned a state lottery and presumably all types of gambling. It was not until 1988, when voters passed a referendum by 62% to lift the ban on lotteries that legislators had the opportunity to establish a statewide lottery.
Six months later, the Lottery Act was signed into law. From these developments stemmed the Hoosier Lottery. When the Hoosier Lottery started later in 1989, 8.19 million scratcher tickets were sold.
The State Lottery Commission of Indiana formed in the late 80’s to oversee the operation of the Hoosier Lottery. The Commission is made up of five members who are appointed by the Governor.
Since their inception the State Lottery Commission and the Hoosier Lottery have made great strides in developing a socially responsible lottery that contributes greatly to the maximum net income of the state. Some of these benefits include lowered excise taxes for Indiana citizens, increased pension and disability funds for police and firefighters, and the financing of several other projects in Indiana.
In the 2019 fiscal year, the Hoosier Lottery is estimated to take in roughly $1.33 billion. Of that the state will receive $309 million dollars to put towards its social projects, infrastructure and emergency services. Furthermore, the Hoosier Lottery has made some very happy winners.
The Hoosier Lottery has garnered attention from those outside of the state, most likely due to its large jackpots, frequency of drawings, and relatively good odds. Despite this interstate interest Indiana does not sell their tickets online. Furthermore, Players must be at least 18 years old to purchase a ticket or claim a prize.
Can people play eSports for money such as through PlayersLounge and Gamer Saloon?
HB 1015 specifically prohibits gambling on eSports as made available in other states through sites like PlayersLounge and Gamer Saloon.
Legal charity gaming has been offered in Indiana since 1992. Since this time, it has grown to a half-billion-dollar industry utilized by churches, veterans’ groups and volunteer fire departments to raise funds.
Charity gaming in Indiana includes bingo, raffles, festivals and casino nights. Gross revenue in 2017 from these charities surmounted to $413 million with $66 million in profits according to the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Indiana’s 2019 legislative session produced two charitable gambling bills, SEA 393 and HEA 1517, both becoming effective July 1st, 2019. Indiana’s Gaming Commission is working on implementation of the new laws and will provide updates and guidance at a later date.
If you would like to apply for a charitable gambling license, contact the Charity Gaming Division of the Indiana Gaming Commission at 317-232-4646.
In-person and online betting are now legal in Indiana thanks to a law passed in May of 2019. The Indiana Gaming Commission has been incredibly responsive to inquiries and maintains a useful website full of information here, but we have put together our own FAQ page here to compile answers to the most common questions all in one location.
State law establishes a minimum age of 21 to bet on sports or to even be present in an area where sports wagering is being conducted.
However, IC § 4-38-5-3 states employees of licensed sports betting facilities who are over 18 and under 21 may be present in areas where sports wagering is conducted but may not perform any functions directly related to sports wagering by the customers.
Which Indiana sportsbooks are licensed to offer mobile betting?
The Indiana Gaming Commission maintains a handy list of betting sites that have been authorized to offer online betting here.
Additionally, this document shows a full list of retail sportsbooks and mobile betting providers that have received licenses to date.
Do I need a mobile device or can I bet online from my desktop computer as well?
Every online sportsbook in Indiana that has launched to date is compatible with iOS devices, Android devices and desktop computers.
In most cases, the easiest way to get started is to visit the website of any licensed online sportsbook from your mobile device or desktop.
If you visit from a mobile device, the website will offer a link to download the app directly. If you visit from a desktop, you’ll be invited to sign up or log in with no download necessary.
The Sports Wagering and Paid Fantasy Sports Division of the Indiana Gaming Commission oversees sports betting and fantasy sports across the state.
The Division’s responsibilities include enforcing state law, drawing up regulations as needed, reviewing licensing applications and issuing licenses.
Where can I find the rules and regulations governing sports betting in Indiana?
The sports betting bill that was approved in 2019 is now codified under Indiana Code § 4-38. Additional regulations issued by the IGC can be seen here.
What types of wagers are authorized in Indiana?
A directive issued by the IGC in 2019 outlines the types of wagers that may be accepted by licensed sportsbooks in Indiana. For the most part, Indiana law allows a wide range of wager types.
Key rules regarding accepted and prohibited wager types:
Standard pre-game wagers such as point spreads, money lines and props allowed
Wagers on NCAA D1 games and pro sports allowed
In-play proposition wagers on individual college athletes prohibited
Wagers on esports are prohibited by IC § 4-38-5-4
Which sports leagues are sportsbooks allowed to take wagers on?
The Indiana Gaming Commission determines which sports leagues upon which licensed Indiana sportsbooks may accept wagers. Operators do not necessarily offer wagers on every league featured on the list of approved leagues; they simply have the option if they choose.
Indiana sportsbooks may also petition the IGC to offer wagers on events not currently approved.
Is betting on college sports legal in Indiana?
Yes. Retail sportsbooks and betting sites licensed in Indiana may accept pre-game and in-game wagers on NCAA Division I games.
The one restriction is sportsbooks may not accept in-play props involving an individual college athlete.
For example, an in-play wager on whether or not the USC quarterback will pass for a TD by the end of the current quarter would not be allowed. However, a pre-game wager on the quarterback’s total number of TDs would be allowed.
What are sports betting “skins”?
The term “skins” is industry parlance for the individual betting sites operated by each of Indiana’s land-based casinos.
Under state law, each land-based casino in Indiana may partner with third-party operators to launch up to three individually-branded betting sites. Each individual online sportsbook that operates in conjunction with a land-based casino is referred to as a skin.
For example, Ameristar East Chicago is partnered with DraftKings to offer mobile betting under Ameristar’s sports betting license. DraftKings Indiana is therefore a “skin.” Ameristar could also partner with two more operators to launch two additional mobile sportsbooks or “skins.”
Is there a restriction on the number of betting sites that may launch in Indiana?
The IGC has issued sports wagering licenses to 15 casinos or off-track betting locations to date, and each may operate up to three sports betting skins. That means Indiana has room for up to 45 mobile sportsbooks at full capacity.
However, the actual number of Indiana betting sites will likely remain well below that number. Indiana is an attractive market, but 45 different mobile sportsbooks is a lot for any state.
Who is restricted from placing sports bets in Indiana?
IC § 4-38-9-3 prohibits licensed sports betting providers from accepting wagers from any of the following:
A partnership, corporation, association or any other entity that is not an individual
A sports betting licensee, vendor, director, officer or employee of a licensee, or a relative living in the same household of licensee or vendor
A sports wagering service provider, director, officer or employee of a sports wagering service provider, or a relative living in the same household of a sports wagering service provider
Athletes, games officials, employees and coaches of sports governing bodies and teams, and relatives of such living in the same household, are prohibited from placing wagers on their own sports
An individual convicted of a state or federal offense related to sports betting
The Indiana Gaming Commission has also issued regulations prohibiting the following from participating in sports wagering:
All of the above individuals prohibited by IC § 4-38-9-3
Anyone on the exclusion list as defined by 68 IAC 6-1
Anyone who has self-excluded from online sports betting
Occupational licensees employed by or associated with a supplier licensee
A person whose participation may undermine the integrity of wagering or the sports event
Do I have to be located within state lines to bet on sports in Indiana?
Licensed operators in Indiana make use of geolocation technology to verify the location of every patron prior to accepting each wager. These verification methods are not easily duped with the use of VPNs, for example, and attempting to do so is not recommended.
Can I bet on esports in Indiana?
IC § 4-38-5-4 specifically prohibits wagers on esports competitions.
Are daily fantasy sports sites regulated in Indiana?
Indiana passed a bill in 2016 clarifying the legality of fantasy sports and establishing the Paid Fantasy Sports Division of the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Key regulations found in the law (IC § 4-33-24) include:
Requires all fantasy operators to acquire a license from the Division
Initial licensing fee of $50,000 for fantasy operators; $5,000 annual renewal fee after that
Minimum age of 18 to play in paid fantasy contests
Prohibits fantasy contests based on college sports, high school sports and horse races
Operators must verify the age and identity of all patrons
Additionally, the Division has adopted further regulations that can be seen here.
Which DFS sites are licensed in Indiana?
The Indiana Gaming Commission maintains an up-to-date list of licensed fantasy providers here.
SportsHub Games Network (operates Fanball.com and provides B2B services to other entities such as pro leagues and smaller fantasy sites)
Starstreet (defunct; acquired by DraftKings in 2014)
What is the minimum participation age for daily fantasy sports in Indiana?
IC § 4-33-24-19 establishes a minimum age of 18 to participate in fantasy sports contests.