Online Gambling in
Indiana
Discover Indiana's online gambling laws and find out how to get started with online gambling in Indiana. Hoosiers, start your engines!
Discover Indiana's online gambling laws and find out how to get started with online gambling in Indiana. Hoosiers, start your engines!
Indiana Online Gambling Options: Sports Betting
Online sports betting: Legal ✅
Online casinos & poker: Not Legal ❌
Land-based casinos & sportsbooks: Legal ✅
Remote sign-up: Yes ✅
Legal online gambling since: May 8, 2019
Legal IN gambling age: 21+
21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT or Text INGAMB to 53342
21+ only. New customers physically present in AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/ TN/VA/WV/WY only. Deposit required (min $10). Must place first real money wager (min $10) within 30 days. Qualifying wager must settle within 30 days of being placed. Qualifying wager returned as non-withdrawable bonus bets only if wager is settled as a loss. Maximum Bonus Bet $1,250. Bonus Bet expires 14 days after receipt. Tier Credits and Reward Credits will be added to account within 7 days after qualifying wager settles. Tier Credits and Reward Credits hold no cash value. Void where prohibited. Full T’s and C’s apply.
Website: williamhill.com/us | Founded: 1996 |
Owner: Caesars Entertainment | Headquarters: Reno, Nevada |
BONUS OFFER | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 8/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 10/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wyoming.
Read full review21+. New customers only. CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA (select parishes)/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/VA/WV. Must make a qualifying deposit (min $10) and place first real-money wager bets (minimum $0.50). If the first qualifying bet (one per day for the first five consecutive days) settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $50 per day for the first 5 days. Full T&Cs apply, see sign up page for more info.
Website: www.pointsbet.com | Founded: 2015 |
Owner: PointsBet Holdings Ltd | Headquarters: Denver, Colorado |
BONUS OFFER | 9/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 9/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 9/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 9/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 10/10 ⭐ |
Available in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, & West Virginia.
Read full review21+ and present in AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/LA (permitted parishes only)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Minimum $10 first deposit required. First online real money wager only. Limited to one per customer/household. Promotion Bonus will be credited to your account within 72 hours if your Qualiyfing Wager settles as a loss. Maximum bonus amount is $1,000. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expires in 14 days. See full terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com.
Website: sportsbook.fanduel.com | Founded: 2009 |
Owner: Flutter Entertainment | Headquarters: New York City |
BONUS OFFER | 8/10 ⭐ |
BETTING VARIETY | 10/10 ⭐ |
MOBILE EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
PAYMENT OPTIONS | 10/10 ⭐ |
BETTING EXPERIENCE | 10/10 ⭐ |
SUPPORT | 8/10 ⭐ |
SUMMARY | 9/10 ⭐ |
Available in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
Read full review21+ If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT or Text INGAMB to 53342
Believe it or not, lawmakers in The Hoosier State were once strongly against the idea of a gambling expansion. But how that has changed!
The success of the Indiana sports betting market has seen momentum legal Indiana online casinos gather pace. Read on for how Indiana online gambling works, how to get started, and the options available.
Let's run through the basics of online gambling in Indiana.
Indiana online gambling permits sports gambling. However, online casinos nor online poker are part of the deal.
Yes. That's providing you use a gambling website authorized to operate in Indiana by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). Here at UnitedGamblers.com, we take great pride in only working with legal and licensed operators to ensure all bettors are safe.
Here's a complete list of Indiana online gambling sites that are legal:
No, Indiana residency is not a requirement. All that’s needed is for you to be physically located in the state of Indiana when placing a bet.
Yes. The gambling law in Indiana permits statewide wagering. This means you can bet on your mobile or desktop wherever you are located in the Hoosier state.
The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) is responsible for regulating the industry and ensuring a fair and safe environment for all bettors in Indiana.
If you want to make a complaint about a sportsbook or would like a question answered, you can contact the Sports Wagering Division of the IGC. Through the IGC, patrons also have access to also self-restriction and self-exclusion programs.
This remains unclear, although a growing online sport betting market could see an expansion for Indiana online gambling sooner than originally expected.
For the time being, online casinos remain illegal in Indiana.
You must be at least 21 years old to gamble in Indiana.
Few would've had money on The Hoosier State becoming one of the early frontrunners for online gambling.
But since going Indiana sports gambling began in October 2019, Indiana has welcomed many of the biggest US sportsbooks including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Barstool, as well as top international brands like Unibet and PointsBet.
There are, then, plenty of options if you're looking to gamble online in Indiana. Here's a run-through of the best.
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Up To $1,250 On Caesars
5x Second Chance Bets up to $250
No Sweat First Bet up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets
First Bet Reset up to $250 in Bonus Bets if your First Bet Loses
Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets
Second Chance Bet up to $100
2nd Chance Bet up to $500
20% Deposit Bonus up to $1,000
Online casinos in Indiana may one day be introduced but, for now, Indiana online gambling includes online sports betting only.
Before you can gamble online in Indiana, you need to choose a betting site best suited to your preferences and gambling habits, sign-up and create an account, deposit money, and, last but not least, claim your welcome bonus.
This part of the guide walks you through each stage.
When deciding which sportsbooks to sign up with, Hoosiers are almost spoilt for choice!
With a dozen different options, you're forgiven if you don't know where to start or what to look in an Indiana sportsbook.
Our dedicated guide to Indiana sports betting sites has plenty of tips and advice to help, or, simply choose one of our recommended options below.
Sportsbooks make it as easy as possible to sign-up. Customers can either do so via the website or mobile app of any licensed Indiana gambling operator and create an account.
The best part about Indiana betting is you can do so remotely, i.e. from home or where’s convenient for you.
Regardless of the site you choose, or the device you use, the sign-up process itself is routine. Basic personal information is needed to create your own, unique account and for betting companies to know who you are.
And the advantage of using legal Indiana sportsbooks of course is any information shared is safe and secure.
How to Sign-Up with Indiana Sports Betting Sites
There are few pastimes that bring a greater thrill than placing a bet! Even more so, if it happens to be your first ever wager. But there’s no hiding from the fact it costs money. To bet, you need to fund your account.
Generally speaking, Indiana sportsbooks offer many of the typical deposit methods, i.e. Credit/Debit cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers as a way to fund your account. In some cases, there will be more options and a better variety to select from.
Debit/Credit Cards (VISA/Mastercard) - convenient, instant, and accepted by every US sportsbook. Be aware however that some card providers may charge, so check before using.
Online Bank Transfer - once you’ve enabled the “Bill Pay” facility with your bank, this serves as a very fast way to move money and is a preferred method for many.
PayPal - the most well-known e-wallet, PayPal is an extremely popular way of moving money for its ease of use and security prevention measures. Transactions and financial details are encrypted and regularly monitored. By far the safest way to deposit money at Indiana sportsbooks.
Pre-paid card - the majority of operators offer a specific card to be used for that sportsbook only. Once registered, you can load money directly onto the card and use this to deposit and withdraw funds.
PayNearMe - if you prefer to step away from the online payment side of things, you can visit your local 7-Eleven and deposit in cash. Just select the PayNearme option from the deposit options, create a unique barcode, and present the barcode to the cashier.
Cash at retail sportsbook - if you prefer to remove the online element entirely, you can pay in-person at the retail sportsbook/casino which licenses your betting site.
In order to help get your account up and running, Indiana betting sites offer new customers a welcome bonus.
Betting bonuses, of which most are matched deposit bonuses, are commonplace in online gambling markets worldwide. They are used by operators to stand out from the competition and incentivize new customers to sign up.
Crucially, for you, Indiana sportsbook welcome bonuses ensure sure your account has funds on day one while enabling you to familiarize yourself with how a sportsbook operates.
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5x Second Chance Bets up to $250
No Sweat First Bet up to $1,000 back in Bonus Bets
Second Chance Bet up to $100
20% Deposit Bonus up to $1,000
Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets
Where can you sign-up and wager? Do you need residency to gamble online in Indiana? And what exactly can you bet on?
Here are the nuts and bolts of Indiana gambling laws.
Indiana residency is not a requirement. It’s the belief of some that you need to be an Indiana resident to bet in Indiana. But this is not the case. This means if you’re passing through or visiting Indiana, you are still entitled to make a wager. What’s more, if you’re a patron of a neighboring state without statewide legal betting, i.e. Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky, you can enter Indiana and place a legal wager.
Wagering on high school and amateur youth events is prohibited. Betting on e-Sports is also not allowed under the gambling framework.
Indiana launched legal retail sports betting in September 2019. The Hoosier State has fourteen brick-and-mortar locations where you can bet in person.
Online sports wagering went live in October 2019. As it stands, there are ten online sportsbooks licensed in Indiana.
In order to become licensed, each online operator must partner with an Indiana retail sportsbook, as required by Indiana Gambling law. A licensed retail property can offer up to three online licenses, sometimes referred to as “skins”.
Here's a complete list of licensed sportsbooks in Indiana with their retail partner.
BetMGM
FanDuel
Unibet
Caesars
DraftKings
theScore
PointsBet
Barstool sportsbook
William Hill
BetRivers
BetAmerica
WynnBET
It wasn’t so long ago that betting comprised solely predicting the winner of a game. But betting has now evolved to the point where you can pretty much bet on anything!
Today, we are spoilt with the array of different bets we can play on our favorite sports. This part of the guide runs through the types of bet you will find offered by Indiana sportsbooks and, notably, how each one works in practice.
The most common and straightforward form of sports betting where you are predicting the winner of a game or contest. As a result (no pun intended), you will find this type of bet offered for all sports.
There are a few points to take note of here:
With this in mind, here’s an example of how a Moneyline works.
Indianapolis Colts -600
Tennessee Titans +450
The Colts are the favorites and The Titans are the underdogs, as the plus and minus indicate.
A bet on the Colts at -600 indicates that $600 must be wagered in order to win $100. Put simply, because the probability of the Colts winning is high, the rewards are small. You will not be rewarded for something expected to happen, as anyone and everyone could do the same.
By contrast, a bet on the Titans at +450 tells us a $100 wager will see a $450 return, Why? Well, since The Titans winning the game is not expected to happen, you will be rewarded for placing a bet that carries more risk.
Known as handicap betting, a Point Spread is a common wager for sports that generate high scores, i.e Football and Basketball.
A Point Spread is a very popular type of bet for many reasons but mainly because it levels the playing field between two teams and brings more value to a wager, that otherwise, may not be enticing.
Essentially, you're predicting the points difference between two teams.
For instance, you can wager on the favorite winning by a certain amount of points or the underdog keeping the points difference within a certain amount.
Check out the below example for how a Point Spread works.
Indiana Pacers -7
Atlanta Hawks +7
As with the money line, the plus (+) and minus (-) tell us the Pacers are the favorite and the Hawks are the underdog.
In this example, the perceived difference between the teams is seven points.
If, at full time, the points difference is exactly seven the bet is considered a ‘push’, which is another term for a tie. Sometimes, a half-point is used (-6.5 or 7.5 for example) to remove this prospect entirely.
The team who ‘covers the spread’, i.e. keeps to the point difference set by the sportsbook, is the winner of the bet.
These types of bet are also common for patrons betting on their favorite sports in Indiana.
Simply predict the number of points scored by both teams. The sportsbook will set a total based on the two teams. Your task is to predict Over, or, Under the line set.
Whereas a Moneyline is a single bet, a parlay is a series of bets on different teams. Calling this one right can bring significant winnings. However, all picks must be right for the wager to win.
Any bet relating to the performance of a player or an event within the game but not the direct outcome. For instance, how many points or touchdowns a player will score, or, how long the national anthem will play for at the Super Bowl is an example of the range of prop bets available.
Here, you're betting on the winning team of a league championship or tournament. Or next season’s MVP, for instance. For the best odds, this wager is usually placed prior to and well in advance of when the event begins, which is when you will find the best odds incidentally.
The state’s football team, 'The Colts' were one of the NFL originals. But not as the Colts. Indiana’s most popular sports team actually has its roots in Baltimore but was upped and moved west in 1984.
Two Superbowl wins, one in its former life and the other as recent as 2006 raises the question of when the team enjoyed most of its success.
16 playoff appearances and two conference championships since relocating suggest the franchise is having a better time of it in The Hoosier State!
Basketball is hands down the most popular sport in Indiana, making The Pacers an important part of the state's identity and the foundation of any wager placed.
Named as a result of the state’s history of speedway racing, The Pacers were born in 1967 and first played as a member of the American Basketball Association, which the team won on three occasions.
The Pacers became an NBA member in 1976 but remain in search of that maiden NBA championship.
Okay, it's not a sports team but a sporting event synonymous with Indiana is, of course, the Indianapolis 500.
'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' is held annually on Memorial Day weekend and takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The 500-mile race is ranked as one of the most prestigious events in the motorsports calendar and is known to attract a capacity crowd of 400,000 racegoers.
Sports betting in Indiana is more than the NBA and the NFL! Whatever the sport, placing a wager on it is possible in Indiana.
Here’s a list of all the approved sports and selected competitions approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
The state's lottery was banned in 1851 and with it, gambling in Indiana as a whole.
This was the case until 1988 when a push was made to lift the ban. The Indiana General Assembly left it to voters who approved the industry by a 60% margin. First came the Hoosier Lottery, followed by pari-mutuel betting in 1989.
The first riverboat casino opened in 1993, one of ten to open its doors in the early ’90s as Indiana’s online casino industry was born. But it wasn’t until 2004 when the first land-based casino was built in French Lick.
Legal gambling locations gradually expanded and now amount to 13, including nine riverboat casinos, two-land based casinos, and two racinos.
Following the fall of The Professional and Amateur Act of 1992 (PASPA), which had banned legalized sports betting for the majority of states, Indiana pushed ahead with a legislative framework that would enable the state to introduce legal sports betting.
The Hoosier State launched regulated sports betting at physical gambling locations in September 2019 with the online sports betting ready and live just one month later.