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⭐ Indiana Online Gambling
Online Sportsbooks are operating in Indiana, and now there’s a bill on the table for legalizing online casinos as well.
Online sports betting, horse race & off-track betting and daily fantasy sports are the only legal online gambling options in Indiana. Online sportsbooks in Indiana need to operate under a license from a gaming facility in Indiana. Early in January 2021, a bill for online casino legislation was introduced, but nothing has been decided yet. If you want to play casino games online, or online poker, you need to choose social casinos. Casino gambling is also available a several land based casinos in the state.
⭐ Indiana Online Sports Betting Sites
Indiana sports betting industry launched in 2019, and since then the online sports betting market has thrived. With 11 online sportsbooks, players in Indiana have plenty of sports betting options to choose from, and can even bet on the Academy Awards. For the time being, Indiana sports betting has only attracted the biggest players in the US sports betting market.
| Online Sportsbook | Bonus | Landbased Casino Partner | Launched |
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| Caesars Sportsbook Indiana | $1,500 Deposit Bonus | Caesars Southern Indiana Casino | May 2020 |
| BetMGM Indiana Sportsbook | Up to $500 risk free bet | Belterra Casino | February 2020 |
| Betway Indiana Sportsbook | $250 risk free bet | Belterra Casino Resort | May 2021 |
| WynnBET Indiana | $500 risk free bet | Rising Star Casino | April 2021 |
| BetRivers Indiana | $250 deposit bonus | French Lick Resort | March 2019 |
| PointsBet Indiana | Up to $2,000 in risk free bets | Lawrenceburg Hollywood Casino | May 2020 |
| FanDuel Sportsbook | Up to $1,000 risk free bet | Blue Chip/Boyd Gaming | October 2019 |
| DraftKings Indiana | 20% up to $1,000 deposit bonus | Ameristar Casino East Chicago | October 2019 |
| Unibet Indiana | 2x $10 free bet + $250 risk free bet | Caesars Horseshoe Hammond | June 2020 |
| Barstool Sportsbook | $1,000 risk free bet | Penn National Gaming | May 2021 |
Betway is one of the newest online sports betting sites in Indiana. They have a $250 risk free bet bonus.
Sports Betting Bonuses in Indiana
Sports betting apps in Indiana feature deposit bonus matches, free bets, and risk free bets. If you want to bet on your favorite sports team for free, head to Unibet sports betting app. The best risk free bets come from Pointsbet Indiana, and if you want to get your deposit match bonus, head over to BetRivers or Draftkings Sportsbook. To get the most out of your online gambling bonuses, we suggest that you combine offers from several providers.
Many sports wagering bonuses require you to make a deposit. You can place funds on your account in most cases with debit cards, credit card, bank transfer or PayPal, among others.
Sports Betting Promo Codes
Most online sportsbooks in Indiana require players to insert a promo code when creating an account or making their first deposit. If you want the BetMGM free bet, use bonus code BonusMGM. BonusFinder US lists all online sportsbooks in Indiana and the required bonus code for each offer. If you are unsure how to claim your new user bonus, just visit this site for the promo code.
| Online Sportsbook | Promo Code | Bonus Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pointsbet | BONUS2000 | $2000 |
| BetMGM | BonusMGM | $500 |
| Caesars Sportsbook | FINDERCZR | $1,500 |
| BetRivers | 250MATCH | $250 |
⭐ Indiana Casinos
Although Indiana online casinos or online poker sites are not legal gambling activities, there are still ways to enjoy slot machines and table games in the state. Casinos and riverboat casinos are perfectly legal in Indiana, as are social casino sites. Therefore, you can participate in poker or casino games without violating the state law on gambling transactions.
Indiana Online Casinos
Online casinos are not yet available in online gambling in Indiana. However, early on in January 2021, Senator Jon Ford introduced Senate Bill 417, which would legalize online casino gambling. The bill would amend legislation to allow Indiana’s casinos and racinos to operate online casinos and online poker sites. The tax revenue from online operations would add a nice chunk to casino property tax dollars in the Hoosier State, and is getting some support among lawmakers.
Brick-and-Mortar Casinos
Years after the passage of the Indiana Riverboat Act, there are more than 10 retail casinos in Indiana, two riverboat casinos, and one Native American tribal casino. Most of them are located in the scenic regions of Lake Michigan, Ohio River, and Patoka Lake. Most of the Indiana casinos offer casino gaming like slot games, poker rooms, and sportsbooks on the casino floor. The Indiana Grand Casino is the biggest casino in Indiana and the Hollywood Riverboat Casino probably most interesting, but luckily smaller establishments are located throughout Indiana.
| Retail Casinos | Casino Games | Poker Room | Sportsbook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameristar Casino Hotel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Belterra Casino Resort | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blue Chip Casino | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Four Winds South Bend | Yes | Yes | No |
| French Lick Resort Casino | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Harrahs Hoosier Park Racing and Casino | Yes | No | Yes |
| Horseshoe Casino Hammond | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Caesars Southern Indiana | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indiana Grand Racing & Casino | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Majestic Star I | Yes | No | No |
| Majestic Star II | Yes | Yes | No |
| Rising Star | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tropicana Evansville Casino | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing is one of the casinos without an online sportsbook partner.
Sweepstakes Casinos
Social casinos, or sweepstakes casinos, like Chumba Casino, are casinos where you gamble for prizes instead of actual money. Sweepstakes sites are not technically gambling sites, so they can legally operate in Indiana. Players can play online slots, table games, and video poker, but the prizes are quite limited. Furthermore, some of these sites, like Global Poker, offer online poker, such as Texas Hold’em and Caribbean Stud, with prizes instead of real money as well.
⭐ Online Gambling in Indiana
Indiana legalized online sports betting in the spring of 2019 when governor Eric Holcomb signed the Indiana sports betting bill 1015 into a law, making online gambling legal in the state. The gambling law allowed legal sports betting at casinos in Indiana, and also gave the land-based casino gambling industry the option to offer online sports betting. Online sportsbooks in Indiana have been highly successful, and Indiana sports betting tax revenue was more than 13 million dollars for 2020. This has led to the introduction of a bill on online casino play in early 2021, in the hopes of getting tax dollars for infrastructure and education.
Gambling Restrictions
In addition to not yet accepting online casino gambling in the state laws, Indiana Gaming Commission imposes some restrictions on online gambling. In addition to the general age regulations, there are some more specific regulations that sportsbooks need to follow.
- The legal gambling age is 21, so sites must verify players’ identities
- Mobile sports betting is allowed everywhere within state borders
- Players must not be on the Indiana Gaming Commission self-exclusion list
- No wagers on Esports are allowed
- Bets on amateur athletes under the age of 18 are not allowed
- Gambling winnings carry the Indiana personal income tax rate of 3.23%
The Hoosier Lottery
The Hoosier State also has a popular state lottery, called the Hoosier Lottery. Although you can’t online gamble, you can still download the Hoosier Lottery app, and follow the Mega Millions and Powerball multi-state draw games on your mobile devices. However, players still need to get their Hoosier lottery tickets from state lottery terminals, as online gambling albeit sports betting is prohibited.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Indiana legalized daily fantasy sports back in 2016 after then-Gov. Mike Pence signed the law. Many of the top DFS sites like DraftKings, FanDuel and Monkey Knife Fight operate in the state. When it comes to DFS regulations, Indiana is one the most relaxed states around. Anyone over the age of 18 can participate in DFS contests, and get their hands on cash prizes.
Horse Racing
Indiana is home to several racinos, like Indiana Grand Casino. You can bet on a horse race at the tracks, off track betting locations, or online horse racing apps like TVG. Players in Indiana can enjoy thoroughbred, quarter horse and standardbred pari-mutuel horse race betting from the comfort of their own home.
Gambling Apps
Most sportsbooks in the Hoosier State offer apps, which Indiana residents can download from the App Store, Google Play Store, or the betting websites. Note that according to the sports betting law in Indiana, you must be within state borders when you place your bets.
FAQ
- Can you gamble online in Indiana?
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Yes, but you can only bet at online sportsbooks. Online casinos and online poker sites are still not legal, but you can play for cash prizes at sweepstakes casinos. However, Indiana gambling laws might change in the near future, as a new gambling bill was introduced in January 2021.
- Where can I gamble in Indiana?
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You can bet on sports in any of the online sportsbooks and retail sportsbooks in Indiana. Furthermore, you can play can play Las Vegas style slot machines and video poker, and table games at the following land-based Indiana casinos.
- Ameristar East Chicago – 777 Aldis Ave, East Chicago
- Belterra Casino – 777 Belterra Drive, Florence
- Blue Chip Casino – 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City
- Four Winds South Bend – South Bend
- French Lick Resort Casino – French Lick
- Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg – 777 Hollywood Blvd, Lawrenceburg
- Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing and Casino – 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson
- Horseshoe Casino Hammond – 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond
- Caesars Entertainment Horseshoe Southern Indiana – 11999 Casino Center Drive SE, Elizabeth
- Indiana Grand Racing & Casino (formerly Indiana Downs) – 4300 N. Michigan Road, Shelbyville
- Majestic Star I & II – Gary
- Rising Star Casino – 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun
- Tropicana Evansville – 421 NW Riverside Drive, Evansville
- Is sports betting legal in Indiana?
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Yes. Both retail and online sportsbooks can operate in the state of Indiana. You must be 21 years old to bet on one of the sportsbooks in the state.
- How do I bet online in IN?
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Betting in Indiana is quite simple.
- Register at one of the sportsbooks in the state, like BetMGM Indiana
- Verify your sportsbook account
- Claim your welcome bonus
- Start placing sports wagers
- Can I bet on college sports in Indiana?
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Yes, Indiana sports betting industry allows betting on all college sports, including college basketball and college football.
