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Indiana casinos operate in 13 locations. One of the casinos is an Indian gaming casino regulated by the U.S. National Indian Gaming Commission. The other twelve casinos are state-licensed and regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission. Two of the state-licensed casinos are at horse racetracks, aka racinos.

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A new gaming law effective July 1, 2019 legalized sports betting at casinos and mobile devices, allows live-dealer table games at racetracks, and authorizes construction of two new casinos, one in Gary and the other in Terre Haute.

Native American casinos in Indiana

Indiana has three casinos owned by Native American tribes. One is an Indian gaming casino and the other two are commercial casinos.

Four Winds Casino South Bend
Four Winds Casino is owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. This casino in South Bend is an Indian gaming casino regulated by the federal government. In August 2021 the Four Winds Casino began a revenue sharing compact with the state that allows for Class III games, such as Vegas-style slots and table games.

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Hard Casino in Gary is 85% owned by Hard Rock International, an enterprise of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Hard Rock is a state-licensed, commercial casino rather than a federally regulated Indian gaming casino.

Caesars Southern Indiana
Caesars Entertainment sold this casino to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in 2021. The tribe retained the Caesars branding and operates the casino under state license rather than the U.S. Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

A fourth casino project, Rocksino Terre Haute, was stopped before starting construction due to the licensing cancellation by the Indiana Gaming Board. Hard Rock had signed as operational manager of the casino. The gaming board has reopened the licensing process to accept new applications for a Terre Haute casino.

News Headlines

Terre Haute's casino selection will be announced Nov 17, 2021October 2, 2021 - On Nov 17th the Indiana Gaming Commission will announce which gaming company whas been selected to build a casino in Vigo County. Four applicants submitted their proposals to... Read more Hard Rock, 3 others apply for Terre Haute casino licenseSeptember 27, 2021 - Four applicants for the casino license in Vigo County submitted proposals to the Indiana Gaming Commission before the commission's deadline of Sept 22. The application process was re... Read moreHard Rock Gary will open Hard Rock Live on Nov 4, 2021September 25, 2021 - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana will open its Hard Rock Live concert center for the first time this November. The first concert will be the rock band Disturbed at 8 PM on Nov 4. Doors open at 7 PM.... Read moreCaesars Southern Indiana is now owned by NC CherokeeSeptember 11, 2021 - The $250 million deal by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to buy Caesars Southern Indiana has officially closed. The casino will continue with the Caesar's name brand... Read moreTerre Haute Casino applications are due Sept 22September 2, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission is accepting new applications for a casino in Vigo County after denying renewal of the casino license to Lucy Luck Gaming last June. The company planned to build... Read moreHard Rock Casino Northern Indiana partners with White Sox Radio NetworkSeptember 1, 2021 - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with naming rights for the White Sox Radio Network. The deal extends to end of the 2023 season.... Read moreHard Rock International takes over Hard Rock in GaryAugust 24, 2021 - Hard Rock International is taking majority ownership of the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Indiana after a deal was worked out with the Indiana Gaming Commission and Spectacle Entertainment, a partner in... Read moreIndiana approves Cherokee (EBCI) purchase of CaesarsAugust 23, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) last week approved the $250 million sale of Caesars Southern Indiana to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The deal is expected to close next month.... Read more Headlines continued...

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Indiana State-Licensed Casinos

Ameristar Casino Hotel
777 Resorts Blvd
East Chicago, IN 46312
877.496.1777

Belterra Casino Resort
777 Belterra Drive
Florence, Indiana 47020
(888) 235-8377

Blue Chip Casino Hotel
2 Easy Street
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
888-879-7711

Caesars Southern Indiana
11999 Casino Center Drive SE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
888-676-7463

French Lick Resort Casino
Land-based Casino
8670 West State Road 56
French Lick, Indiana 47432
812-936-9300
888-694-4332

Hard Rock Northern Indiana (2022)
Land-based Casino
Burr Street and 29th Avenue
Gary, Indiana

Harrah's Hoosier Park Casino
Racino
4500 Dan Patch Circle
Anderson, Indiana 46013
(800) 526-7223

Hollywood Casino
777 Hollywood Blvd.
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025
(888) 274-6797

Horseshoe Casino Hammond
777 Casino Center Drive
Hammond, IN 46320
866-711-SHOE (7463)

Indiana Casino Map Locations In

Indiana Grand Casino
Racino
Formerly Indiana Live!
4300 N. Michigan Road
Shelbyville, Indiana 46176
877-386-4463
317-392-7777

Majestic Star Casino & Hotel
1 Buffington Harbor Drive
Gary, IN 46406-3000
(219) 977-7777
(888) 2-BLUCKY

Rising Star Casino Resort
777 Rising Star Casino
Rising Sun, IN 47040
800-472-6311

Rocksino by Hard Rock Terre Haute
CASINO LICENSE CANCELLED
Hard Rock International
Terre Haute, Indiana

Tropicana Evansville
Riverboat Casino (Future land casino)
421 NW Riverside Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47708
800-342-5386

News Articles

Indiana casinos reopened June 15

June 16, 2020

Most of the casinos in Indiana reopened yesterday including the Four Winds Casino Sout Bend. Each casino has new health and sanitation guidelines are in place to protect against the spread of COVID-19. This follows months of shutdowns due to the virus.

Indiana casinos reopen Monday
WGN News, June 16. Available from YouTube

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Indiana launches sports betting

September 5, 2019

Indiana sports betting was launched at noon Sunday September 1. Only in-person betting at licensed locations are accepted at this time. Online and mobile betting will be available later in the football season.

The first three locations to accept sports wagers were Ameristar Casino in East Chicago, Hollywood Casino, and Indiana Grand. These casinos will soon be joined by five more licensed locations:

Sep 3 - Winner's Circle OTB in Indianapolis, IN
Sep 4 - Horseshoe Hammond in Hammond, IN
Sep 5 - Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, IN
Sep 6 - French Lick Casino in French Lick, IN
Sep 9 - Belterra Casino in Florence, IN

Addition locations have been licensed will launch soon although their dates have not been announced.

TBD - Harrah's Hoosier Park in Anderson
TBD - Horseshoe Southern Casino in Elizabeth
TBD - Rising Star Casino in Rising Star
TBD - Tropicana Evansville in Evansville
TBD - Winner's Circle OTB in Clarksville
TBD - Winner's Circle OTB in New Haven

Four Winds Casino in South Bend cannot offer sports betting at this time because it requires a new tribe-state gaming compact. The state is considering a request from the casino to begin negotiations for a new compact.

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Indiana passes sports betting and 2 new casinos

May 8, 2019

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation authorizes sports betting including online gambling, liv-dealer table games at racetracks and construction of new casinos in Gary and Terre Haute.

Indiana is the ninth state to allow sports betting and the third this year. The first sports betting could start as soon as September 1. Minimum betting age is 21. Mobile devices that register with an state-licensed casino can place online bets.

Live-dealer table games will now be allowed at Harrah's Hoosier Park northeast of Indianapolis and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

The law allows Spectacle Entertainment, which owns two casino licenses in Gary, to replace the Majestic Star Casino on Lake Michigan with a $300 million casino along the Interstate 80/94 corridor in Gary. The second license would be returned to the state and issued for construction of a new casino in Terre Haute.

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Indiana Gaming Agreement Passed by Legislature

April 24, 2019

The Indiana Senate and House both voted today in favor on a new gaming agreement that will that will bring major changes to the state.

KEY PROVISIONS:

• Sports betting
• Live dealers at racinos
• Terre Haute casino

SPORTS BETTING
The Indiana Gaming Commission will set up rules for using professional sports data in sports betting. Mobile sports betting are approved for anyone 21 years or older. Players must register at a licensed gaming location or a state-approved online website.

LIVE GAMING AT RACINOS
Live dealers will be allowed at Harrah's Hoosier Park northeast of Indianapolis and Indiana Grand Racing & Casino in Shelbyville beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

TERRE HAUTE CASINO
One of the two Gary casino licenses owned by Spectacle Entertainment will be transferred to Vigo County if a voter referendum approves the move. Applicants for building a Terra Haute casino would have to invest $150 million to Vigo County for expenses and related amenities. The new casino will receive $40 million in tax credits over the first five years.

The Senate vote in favor of the legislation was 37-12 and the House was 59-36. The bill is now waiting for Gov. Eric Holcomb's signature.

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News Headlines Continued

2021

Four Winds Casino South Bend rolls out Vegas-style slots, blackjack and rouletteAugust 10, 2021 - Four Winds Casino introduced Vegas-style Class III gaming to its casino in South Bend, Indiana this week. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony, casino guest could play the new... Read moreTerre Haute casino license ended by Indiana Gaming CommissionJune 27, 2021 - The Indiana Gaming Commission voted unanimously Thursday to not renew the casino license issued to Lucy Luck Gaming LLC, which was planning to build a Hard Rock... Read moreTerre Haute casino project is delayed again by IGCMay 26, 2021 - The Terre Haute casino project, named Rocksino by Hard Rock, was hoping to begin construction in June; however, in a meeting yesterday the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) dealt a setback to the... Read moreTerre Haute casino hopes for groundbreaking in JuneMay 22, 2021 - The Terre Haute casino is moving closer to a groundbreaking date after completing an important step for the Indiana Gaming Commission. The commission wanted a management agreement for the Rocksino... Read more Hard Rock Gary opens with traditional guitar smashMay 14, 2021 - The grand opening today of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana began with a traditional guitar smash at 11AM. Several legendary rock celebritees joined in the ceremony including... Read moreHard Rock Gary opens today May 14May 14, 2021 - The Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary will open its doors for the first time today at 5PM. A traditional guitar-smashing ceremony is scheduled for 10AM this morning followed by the grand opening at 5PM.... Read more Hard Rock Gary previews new casino with video tourMay 11, 2021 - As the grand opening of the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana approaches within a few days, the casino president, Matt Schuffert, gives of video tour of the features and amenities of the new casino.... Read moreGov signs Class III gaming compact for Four Winds CasinoMay 8, 2021 - Governor Eric Holcomb finalized a Class III Gaming Compact with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in ceremonial signing Tuesday at Howard Park following approval by the U.S. Interior Dept... Read moreHard Rock Gary lights up guitar marqueeApril 9, 2021 - As a prelude to next month's the grand opening, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana unveiled its new guitar marquee sign last night when it lit up the 37-foot tall sign designed after Joe Jackson's guitar.... Read moreFour Winds Casino's gaming compact blocks new casinos in 16 northern countiesMarch 30, 2021 - Since the state-tribe gaming compact for the Four Winds Casino was announced last January, additional information has revealed that one of the provisions requires Indiana... Read moreRocksino Terre Haute may begin construction in AprilMarch 29, 2021 - The Rocksino Hard Rock Terre Haute casino project told the Indiana Gaming Commission this week the casino has secured a $175 million financing package t0 cover the full cost of construct... Read moreHard Rock Casino in Gary announces May 14 openingMarch 24, 2021 - Hard Rock International announced yesterday the date for opening the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana will be May 14. The traditional guitar smash will be held at 10 AM that day and the public... Read moreTribes are devastated after one year of COVID-19March 18, 2021 - As the Covid-19 pandemic began spreading across our nation last year, its impact became the most deadly in our tribal communities. Tribal economies also collapsed as casinos were shut down... Read moreIndiana removes hold on Hard Rock Gary openingMarch 3, 2021 - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana can now proceed forward with announcing an opening date after the Indiana Gaming Commission accepted a resolution of ownership issues... Read moreHard Rock Gary's opening is delayedFebruary 4, 2021 - As construction nears completion on the $300 million Hard Rock Casino in Gary Indiana, the Indiana Gaming Commission is deciding an ownership controversy regarding a major investor... Read moreFour Winds Casino South Bend signs gaming compact with Gov. HolcombJanuary 23, 2021 - Four Winds in South Bend will soon be offering Vegas-style slot machines, baccarat, blackjack, craps, keno, poker, roulette, pai gow, Big Six wheels and sports wagering.... Read more

2020

North Carolina Tribe will purchase Caesars Southern Indiana CasinoDecember 20, 2020 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have been negotiating with Caesars Entertainment to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana Casino in Elizabeth, IN near Louisville, Kentucky.... Read moreFour Winds Casino South Bend is seeking Indiana gaming compactDecember 22, 2020 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is negotiating with the Indiana Gaming Commission for a gaming compact to allow Vegas-style slot machines, table games and sportsbook... Read moreEastern Band of Cherokee Indians is negotiating purchase of Caesars Southern IndianaNovember 24, 2020 - The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is negotiating with Caesars Entertainment Inc. to purchase Caesars Southern Indiana casino across from Louisville, KY... Read more Indiana casinos reopened June 15June 16, 2020 - Most of the casinos in Indiana reopened yesterday including the Four Winds Casino Sout Bend. Each casino has new health and sanitation guidelines are in place to protect against the spread of... Read moreHard Rock Casino Northern Indiana celebrates groundbreakingJanuary 9, 2020 - Today Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and Spectacle Entertainment broke ground on a new $300 million casino in Gary, Indiana.... Read more

2019

Four Winds Casino South Bend opens high limit roomOctober 7, 2019 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced the addition of a High Limit gaming room at their Four Winds Casino in South Bend. Located directly off the main casino floor, the new room offers... Read moreFour Winds South Bend will add 23-story hotel towerSeptember 14, 2019 - The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced plans to build a 317-room hotel, which will be the largest in Michiana. It will include penthouse suites, roof-top pool, view terraces, spa... Read moreIndiana launches sports bettingSeptember 5, 2019 - Indiana has become the 13th state to offer legalized sports betting. There is only in-person betting at licensed casinos at this time. Online and mobile betting will launch later in the football season.... Read moreFour Winds South Bend seeks to add table games, sportsbookSeptember 2, 2019 - Tribal leaders have asked Gov. Holcomb for a gaming compact allowing table games, Vegas-style slots and sports betting at Four winds Casino in South Bend.... Read moreHard Rock Casino in Gary will open in late 2020

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July 25, 2019 - Construction will begin soon on a new 200,000-square-foot casino in Gary, Indiana. The casino will include a Hard Rock Cafe and a Hard Rock Live concert venue.... Read more Indiana Casino News Archive ...

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Indiana, like much of the Midwestern United States, has plenty of gambling options for citizens and tourists alike. Casinos do exist in Indiana, however, they are a bit different from casinos you might find in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. Regardless of this, the gambling experience is unexpectedly high quality.

When people think of Indiana there is often not all that much that comes to mind. The state itself is relatively flat and barren compared to states like California and Florida. As such, tourism is not a huge draw. Thanks to the growing casino industry, however, this is something that is slowly but surely changing.

Indiana Online Casinos

According to Indiana Code, engaging in unlicensed gambling as a player is a punishable offense – specifically, a class B misdemeanor. However, none of the current regulations address the issue of internet gambling. No internet gamblers have been prosecuted so far, so the lack of legal precedent makes it impossible to determine whether these general rules apply to offshore sites’ customers or not.
All things considered, countless Indiana residents have been frequenting online poker, casino or sports betting sites over the past couple of years and none of them were charged with illegal gambling, so most experts agree that playing on offshore sites in Indiana is perfectly safe.
Whether you’re a recreational player or a high-roller, picking the right site is crucial for a satisfying online gambling experience. Fortunately, making the right choice isn’t all that hard, especially in the US market. If you’re looking for good poker rooms, you should to the networks that have the best traffic stats, as this will allow you to take part in larger tournaments with bigger prize pools.
When it comes to casinos and sportsbooks, you should focus on the sites that have already proven to be reliable and trustworthy due to the number of rogue sites that target inexperienced American gamblers and try to scam them out of their hard-earned money.

Indiana Online Gambling FAQ

How Do I Get Started?
Opening a gambling account on an offshore site doesn’t require you to be present in Indiana – some sites might even allow you to register from abroad. You’ll need to enter some basic personal information and provide the site’s staff with proof of identity if you want to play for real money.
If you want to deposit money as soon as you’re done, open the cashier menu, pick the deposit option, select the preferred method and simply confirm the transaction.
How Do I Get My Money if I Win?
Your money remains under your control at all times, so you’re free to request a cash out whenever you deem it necessary. The request can be placed from the cashier menu – all you need to do is pick one of the supported banking methods, enter the amount that you’d like to withdraw and wait for the site to process your request. In most cases, you should get your money within 2 weeks if you decide to go for a wire transfer.
What is the minimum age to gamble online in Indiana?
Offshore sites require Indiana customers to be at least 18 years old even though the local gambling age for casinos is 21.
How do I open an account?
Simply fill out the registration form, which should be available on the site that you’d like to join. If you want to gamble for real money, you’ll have to verify your identity, usually by providing a scan of a photo ID.
Where can I open my account from?
Anywhere inside the United States should be fine.
From where can I access Indiana online gambling sites?
Offshore sites can be accessed from anywhere in the US, but you have to remember that playing real money games over the internet is a serious offense in Washington and Utah.
Where can I familiarize myself with the official regulations over gambling in Indiana?
We recommend reading the entire Section 35 of Indiana Code.
How do I deposit to my online gambling account?
In most cases, you’ll have to make a debit/credit card payment. We recommend Visa and MasterCard, as those brands are more reliable than American Express.
How do I withdraw my winnings?
Open the cashier menu, enter the amount that you’d like to withdraw and confirm your cash out request. Wire transfers and checks are supported by most Indiana-friendly sites.
Is my money safe?
Yes, all the reputable sites listed here are 100% safe to use. Keep in mind that there are some rogue sites targeting inexperienced US gamblers out there, so you should be extra careful when dealing with iGaming sites that haven’t been tested by our experts.
What body regulates gambling in Indiana?
Gambling in Indiana is regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission and Indiana Hoosier Lottery.

Indiana Casino Reviews

Ameristar
Belterra Casino
Blue Chip Casino
French Lick Casino Resort
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
Hoosier Park
Horseshoe Southern Indiana
Horseshoe Casino
Indiana Grand Casino
Majestic Star
Majestic Star II
Rising Star Casino Resort
Tropicana Evansville

Gambling in Indiana

Indiana used to have a set of strict gambling laws, but the local lawmakers have started introducing new gambling-friendly regulations back in the eighties. As a result, Indiana currently has a rapidly developing land-based gambling Industry and the local real money gaming aficionados are free to play their favorite games in both commercial and riverboat casinos. Pari-mutuel wagering and charity gambling events are allowed.

Like most US states, Indiana has its own lottery but does not allow online ticket sales. The Hoosier State doesn’t have a regulated intrastate online gambling market, which means that iGaming enthusiasts have to play on offshore sites.

Casinos in Indiana

Starting with riverboat casinos in the ’90s, and moving to a restricted number of land-based casinos more recently, Indiana is currently home to 12 fully outfitted casinos sanctioned by the Indiana Gaming Commission:

• Ameristar Casino East Chicago (East Chicago): 1,700 slot machines, table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, pai gow, and high card flush, plus an expanded baccarat room that contains 19 tables
• Hollywood Casino (Lawrenceburg): More than 1,400 slot machines, table games like blackjack, craps, and high card flush, plus a poker room with 19 tables
• Tropicana Evansville (Evansville): Over 1,000 slot machines, table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, high card flush, and Mississippi Stud, plus a poker room with ten tables
• Belterra Casino (Florence): Slot machines, table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, pai gow, Let It Ride, and high card flush, plus a poker room with daily tournaments
• Blue Chip Casino (Michigan City): Slot machines, 40 table games that include blackjack, roulette, craps, Mississippi Stud, and high card flush, plus a poker room with eight tables
• Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino (Elizabeth): 1,650 slot machines, table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, and mini-baccarat, plus a poker room with 30 tables
• Rising Star Casino (Rising Sun): 1,000 slot machines and table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, Spanish 21, and Let It Ride
• Hoosier Park Racing Casino (Anderson): Slot machines, electronic table games, and video poker
• Horseshoe Casino (Hammond): The most slot machines in the Chicago area, including 1,500 penny slots, table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, and high card flush, plus a poker room with 34 tables
• Indiana Grand Racing Casino (Shelbyville): Slot machines, electronic table games, and electronic poker
• Majestic Star Casino (Gary): Six floors of gaming space that includes slot machines, table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, Spanish 21, and Let It Ride, plus a poker room open 24/7
• French Lick Resort Casino (French Lick): Slot machines and 37 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, mini-baccarat, and high card flush

There is also one tribal casino in South Bend called Four Winds Casino. It features 1,600 slot machines and a poker room with ten tables.

You must be 21 years of age or older to play at any of the Indiana casinos.

In regards to online gambling casinos, state code reads:

“An operator who knowingly or intentionally uses the Internet to engage in unlawful gambling: (1) in Indiana; or (2) with a person located in Indiana; commits a Class D felony.”

Indiana Riverboat Casinos

As was mentioned previously, there is only one type of gambling that can take place in Indiana, and that is riverboat gambling. Initially, this type of casino gambling was only able to happen so long as the boat was on a body of water and in motion. Since then, state laws have changed such that riverboats need not be in motion to offer casino games. Most of them are docked nowadays.

In Indiana, riverboat gambling is able to be found in the far South on the Ohio River as well as the far North on Lake Michigan. Of the 13 casinos in Indiana, 10 of them are of the riverboat variety.

Racinos

Racinos are labeled as such due to their existence at horse and dog race tracks. In Indiana, racinos are able to offer betting on horse and dog racing as well as slot games. The addition of slot games is a somewhat new venture as the state expands legal casino-style gambling.

Evansville Indiana Casino Map

Land-Based Casinos

There is only one traditional, land-based casino located in the state of Indiana. The story behind this casino (French Lick Resort Casino) is interesting because it was originally intended to be a riverboat casino. Before French Lick opened for business, it was intended to be a riverboat casino as it was to be situated in the middle of a man-made pond. The legal situation surrounding French Lick, in particular, shifted in a hurry, and the need to create a pond no longer existed. It still stands as the only land-based casino in the state.

Indiana Sportsbooks & Sports Betting

Legalized sports betting is coming to Indiana. It’s just not quite there yet.

Two bills were proposed in the state in 2018, one in the House and one in the Senate. Included in the bills were a 1% integrity fee paid to professional sports leagues based on the wager amount and a 9.25% tax on sports betting revenue.

The legislative session ended before any votes could be held or the two bills could be reconciled in committee. That’s expected to be a priority when the new session opens in 2019.

Fantasy Sports Gambling and eSports

In 2016, Indiana made daily fantasy sports (DFS) legal within the state. The law signed by Governor Mike Pence laid out the following regulations:

• A licensing fee of $50,000 with an annual renewal rate of $5,000
• Players must be at least 18 years old
• Contests involving amateur and college sports are prohibited
• Fantasy sports are officially designated a game of skill, and therefore aren’t gambling

The Indiana Gaming Commission oversees DFS companies operating in the state, and lists the following operators as license holders:

• DraftKings
• FanDuel
• FantasyDraft
• SportsHub
• StarStreet
• Yahoo

Gambling on eSports is still considered a game of chance, making it illegal.

Animal Racing

Indianapolis is well known as the home of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”– the 500-mile motorsports race held every Memorial Day weekend at the Brickyard. If you venture just outside the city limits, you can access both of the state’s legal live horse racing venues, which also double as casinos.

• Hoosier Park Racing Casino: Harness racing from the end of March through early November
• Indiana Grand Racing Casino: Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing from April through early November

Off-track betting (OTB) is limited to sites owned and operated by the two race tracks. The four OTB locations are in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Clarksville, and Shelbyville.

There is no greyhound racing in Indiana. You must be at least 18 years old to place a parimutuel wager.

Indiana Poker Games

Eight of the casinos listed above have live poker rooms:

• Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg
• Tropicana Evansville
• Belterra Casino
• Blue Chip Casino
• Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino (Elizabeth)
• Horseshoe Casino (Hammond)
• Majestic Star Casino
• Four Winds Casino

There are no other poker rooms in the state.

Online poker is illegal.

Lottery

The Hoosier Lottery was passed by Indiana voters in 1988, and it began selling tickets the next year. Along with scratch-off tickets and two instant win/nightly draw games, the following draw games are available:

• Daily 3
• Daily 4
• Quick Draw
• Cash 5
• Hoosier Lotto
• Cash 4 Life (multistate)
• Mega Millions (multistate)
• Powerball (multistate)

All winning tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the game date. You must be 18 years of age or older to buy a ticket or claim a prize.

Bingo

Indiana does have charitable gaming laws that allow qualified nonprofit organizations to host bingo games as fundraisers. If the prize is less than $1,000, or $3,000 over a calendar year, qualified organizations do not need a license from the state.

For those who do need a license, the initial fee is $50. Renewal rates are on a graduated scale based on the adjusted gross income from previous events. Along with bingo, a charitable gaming license allows organizations to conduct charity game nights, which may include card, dice, and roulette games.

You must be at least 18 years old to buy a bingo card in Indiana.

Indiana Casino History

The casino history of Indiana extends back to the mid-1800s when the newly drafted state constitution explicitly banned a state lottery. Though the constitution itself only made mention of lotteries and nothing else, it was widely believed that this really meant that all forms of gambling were illegal.

Flash forward more than 100 years to 1988. At this time, the longstanding ban on lotteries was lifted thanks to an amendment to the state’s constitution. Shortly after the amendment was made, the Mayor of Gary, Indiana—an economically depressed town due to the departure of manufacturing—introduced a bill to the state’s General Assembly that would allow for a casino to be built in the city. The bill did not make it very far and was shot down, but shortly thereafter a referendum was held which showed that more than 60% of Gary residents supported the idea of bringing casinos to the city.

A second pro-casino bill was introduced to lawmakers in 1990, but a Republican-dominated state government shot this bill down as well. Over the course of the next three years, no less than 3 new bills were introduced to state lawmakers only to eventually be shot down and thrown out.

Thanks to the state of Indiana delving into a budget crisis in 1993, a special session of the state’s General Assembly was held in June of that year. Despite the raising of taxes seeming like the only way by which the state of Indiana would be able to claw its way out of the ongoing budget crisis, Republicans wanted nothing to do with that. As a compromise, Republicans were able to refrain from raising taxes so long as they met certain Democratic demands; which included an expansion of casino gambling. Because of the compromise, Indiana was able to host 5 riverboat casinos on Lake Michigan as well as 5 more on the Ohio River. Another casino was licensed and was supposed to be docked on Patoka Lake, but a license transfer ensured that the casino was eventually built in French Lick.

In 2007, state law was changed once more and allowed for slot machines to exist at horse and dog racetracks. This took the total number of official casinos up to 13 from 11. What it also did was open up the central part of the state to gambling. Before this measure was approved, the only casino gambling that one could partake in Indiana was either on Lake Michigan or the Ohio River, which are located at the Northernmost and Southernmost parts of the state. Despite Indiana not necessarily being considered a gambling mecca, it holds its own and is becoming more accepting to casinos as the years move forward.