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Horse Racing / Racetracks
Indiana was among the earliest states to launch legal sports betting after PASPA fell, going live in September 2019. The state has 13 licensed commercial casinos operating under a riverboat and land-based framework, concentrated along the Ohio River corridor and the Lake Michigan shoreline. The French Lick Resort casinos in the southern part of the state add a historic resort dimension to the market. Mobile sports betting is fully legal and does not require in-person registration.
The lottery has operated since 1989. Horse racing operates at Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson and Indiana Grand Racing and Casino in Shelbyville, both of which have added full casino floors under the racino model. The casino regulatory framework has been stable for decades, and Indiana is considered one of the better-run commercial casino markets in the Midwest.
For residents, Indiana is a permissive state. Mobile sports betting works statewide through apps like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. A commercial casino is reachable within an hour or two for most of the state's population. Online casino gambling is not legal in Indiana, which separates it from neighboring Michigan. Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Kentucky all legalized sports betting around the same time, making competition between border states a real factor in how Indiana maintains its market.
13 licensed commercial casinos. Sports betting launched 2019 — one of the earliest states.
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Can you legally gamble in Indiana?
While Indiana gambling laws allow betting on horse racing and riverboat casinos, most other types of gambling are prohibited in the state. Bona fide contests of skill are acceptable, as are bingo, raffles, and other charitable games.
What are the new gambling laws in Indiana?
Indiana becomes seventh state to ban online sweepstakes games. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill this month banning internet-based sweepstakes games. Unlike other states that have barred the practice, Indiana's House Bill 1052 has civil, not criminal, penalties.
Why can't I bet in Indiana?
Indiana's sports betting law allows betting on major league games, professional sports, and a variety of sports such as cricket and lacrosse. The law prohibits betting on high school and amateur youth sporting events. Mobile sports wagering is also allowed within the state.
Do casinos have to be on water in Indiana?
Indiana law authorizes ten land-based or riverboat casinos on Lake Michigan and the Ohio River, one land-based casino in French Lick, and racinos at the state's two horse tracks. In addition, there is one Indian casino in the state.
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In the News
- Indiana gambling ring case tied to restaurants moves forward after 22 defendants plead not guilty - FOX 32 ChicagoMay 14
- Indiana Sports Betting 2026: Best IN Sportsbooks and Betting Apps - CBS SportsMay 5
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- Former IU quarterback reportedly made thousands of bets, plus bet on Indiana football games - IndyStarApr 27
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Sources: American Gaming Association 2024, Legal Sports Report, NCSL. Gambling laws change frequently — verify current status before wagering.