Online Betting In Indiana
Want to bet on the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, or Notre Dame? If so, you will need an online sport betting account.
MyBookie is one of the newest top online sports betting sites in the market. It was established in 2014 in Costa Rica and is fast growing to compete with other older bet staking sites. The minimum online wager on MyBookie is $10 and the maximum is $1000. For mobile wagers, however, there are no limits. FanDuel Sportsbook is live in Indiana! Claim our exclusive Super Bowl offer! New users who place their first bet on the Super Bowl get 55/1 odds! Download FanDuel Sportsbook today for a chance to win! In-Play betting: Live betting is the fastest growing segment of online sports betting in Indiana and across the country. Most top Indiana mobile sportsbooks allow bettors to wager on moneylines, point spreads, totals and more during play.
Using a sports betting app, also known as an online sportsbook, is required to place bets. Sports betting at brick-and-mortar casinos and online sports betting through a mobile app or computer became legal in Indiana in 2019.
This guide will break down the best sports betting sites by comparing the total number of sports and bets offered, odds, live betting features, mobile apps, educational resources, ease of use, as well as current bonuses and promotions.
Best Online Sports Betting Sites in Indiana
- DraftKings Sportsbook – Best Overall for Beginners
- FanDuel – Best Mobile App
- BetRivers – Best Live Betting
- PointsBet – Best New Bet Type
- FOX Bet – Bets Banking Options
- William Hill – Good Odds
- Caesars – Best for Casino Games
Best Overall for Beginners
DraftKings is the complete package for both new and experienced sports bettors and daily fantasy sports players. While the live betting, education, and mobile app are all great, I found the unique bets and pre-game statistics DraftKings offers to be the best in Indiana. Read full review
Best Mobile App
Like its closest competitors, FanDuel is one of the most well-rounded sports betting options available. The high-quality live betting, bets offered, and the odds are worth emphasizing for both new and experienced bettors. FanDuel is also one of two sportsbooks available that offers daily fantasy sports. Read full review
Best Live Betting
BetRivers is an excellent sports betting option for residents of Indiana. I enjoyed the wide variety of bets, easy to use mobile app, and great live betting experience, which focuses on streaming games and offering real-time bets. That said, the odds are just average. Read full review
Best New Bet Type
PointsBet brings a new style of betting to the United States, and frankly, I'm a huge fan. PointsBetting is unique and fun enough to justify opening an account with PointsBet, regardless of whether you have other sports betting accounts. While some sportsbook functions, such as live betting, can be improved, PointsBet offers good odds and an excellent palate of bets to choose from. Read full review
Good Odds
William Hill offers competitive odds for various sports while offering all standard sports and bets on an easy to use mobile app. Bettors seeking daily odds boosts or a wider variety of bet types will want to consider other sportsbooks. Read full review
BetAmerica
BetAmerica offers users a good mobile app and customer support. However, I found the overall experience to be just a tad above-average. Note, though, if you like horse racing, BetAmerica is the only sportsbook to offer horse race betting. Read full review
Best for M Life Members
BetMGM provides residents with various banking options, a decent selection of sports and bets, and an array of seasonal promotions. Users interested in online slots and online poker in eligible states should check out BetMGM, as it is one of the only sportsbooks to offer both types of gambling. Read full review
Other Online Sportsbooks in IN (Indiana)
Aside from the seven sportsbooks listed above, there are three additional sports betting apps available to residents of Indiana.
theScore Bet - 'theScore Bet is an average sportsbook that has the potential to be great. theScore Bet doesn't contain much of the awesome stats and info that theScore Media app has used to attract users over the last seven years. theScore Bet offers basic bets and sports, but bettors looking for player prop bets and sports like cricket or darts will have to look elsewhere.” Read full review
Caesars - 'Caesars is a good option for Caesars rewards members who are familiar with the Caesars brand and enjoy racking up rewards points. The Caesars sportsbook isn't shy about how many online casino games it offers, which is okay. Still, users sticking solely to sports betting should consider other options.' Read full review
Unibet - Review coming soon.
Best Betting Odds in Indiana
To determine which sportsbooks offer the best odds, I recorded and analyzed data from hundreds of games for spread, moneyline, and total bets. The sportsbooks that provide the best odds for each sport are listed below.
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | FanDuel Sportsbook | BetRivers Sportsbook | PointsBet | William Hill | BetAmerica | BetMGM |
| NFL Moneyline | Best | Best | Below Average | Average | Above Average | Above Average | Average |
| NFL Spread | Below Average | Average | Below Average | Above Average | Average | Average | Below Average |
| NBA Moneyline | Above Average | Worst | Average | Average | Best | Below Avereage | Average |
| NBA Spread | Below Average | Average | Below Average | Above Average | Average | Average | Below Average |
| MLB Moneyline | Average | Average | Average | Worst | Average | Above Average | Best |
| MLB Spread | Average | Above Average | Best | Average | Best | Below Average | Below Average |
| NHL Moneyline | Best | Worst | Below Average | Above Average | Above Average | Average | Above Average |
| NHL Spread | Below average | Above Average | Below Average | Above Average | Best | Above Average | Average |
| Soccer Moneyline | Above Average | Above Average | Best | Worst | Above Average | Average | Below Average |
| NCAAF Moneyline | Worst | Below Average | Best | Above Average | Below Average | Average | Below Average |
| NCAAF Spread | Below Average | Average | Below Average | Average | Average | Average | Below Average |
Deposit Options
Here is a comparison of deposit options amongst top Indiana sportsbooks.
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | FanDuel Sportsbook | BetRivers Sportsbook | PointsBet | William Hill | BetAmerica | BetMGM |
| Minimum Deposit | $5 | $10 | $10 | $5 | $5 | $1 | $10 |
| Total Deposit Methods | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| No Debit/Credit Card Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Min/Max - Debit/Credit Card | $5/$2,000 | $10/Varies | $10/Varies | $5/Varies | $20/$1,000 | $1/Varies | $0/Varies |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Deposit Min/Max - PayPal | $5/$2,000 | $10/Varies | N/A | $5/Varies | $5 | $10/Varies | $10 |
Withdrawal Options
Here is a comparison of withdrawal options amongst top Indiana sportsbooks.
| Feature | DraftKings Sportsbook | FanDuel Sportsbook | BetRivers Sportsbook | PointsBet | William Hill | BetAmerica | BetMGM |
| Minimum Withdrawal | $1 - $15 | None Listed | $10 | None Listed | $20 | $1 | $10 |
| Total Withdrawal Methods | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| No Withdrawal Fees - Check | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Check Payout Speed is < 10 days | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Withdrawal Min/Max - Check | $5/Varies | $10/Varies | $10/Varies | $5/Varies | N/A | Checks N/A | $0/Varies |
| Withdrawal Min/Max - PayPal | $5/Varies | $10/Varies | N/A | $5/Varies | $20 | $1/Varies | $10 |
Indiana Sports Betting Timeline
Here is a short timeline of how Indiana sports betting became a reality:
- 2018 - Indiana introduced a bill House Bill 1015 in January to legalize sports betting in the Hoosier State. In May, the Supreme Court voted to overturn the federal ban on sports betting, otherwise known as PAPSA.
- 2019 - Indiana legislature passed House Bill 1015 in April. On May 8th, Governor Eric Holcomb endorsed House Bill 1015 on his final day to act on the bill. The bill approved sports wagering at licensed facilities, including casinos, racetracks, riverboats, and online sportsbooks. Governor Holcomb placed the first legal bet in Indiana on September 1st.
- 2020 - There are now 10 online sports betting sites available in Indiana, making it a great state to bet on sports online.
Best Indiana Sportsbooks Summary
Below is a summary of the best online sportsbooks currently available in Indiana.
| Indiana Online Sportsbook | Best For | Live Betting | Bets Offered | Overall Rating |
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| DraftKings Sportsbook | Best Overall for Beginners | 5 | 5 | 5 Stars |
| FanDuel Sportsbook | Best Mobile App | 5 | 4.5 | 5 Stars |
| BetRivers | Best Live Betting | 5 | 4.5 | 5 Stars |
| PointsBet | Best New Bet Type | 3 | 5 | 4.5 Stars |
| BetAmerica | Best for Horse Racing | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 Stars |
| William Hill | Good Odds | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 Stars |
| BetMGM | Best for M Life Reward Members | 4.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 Stars |
DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings delivers the ultimate package for sports bettors, including unique contests and bet types, industry-leading pre-game statistics, excellent education for beginners, Daily Fantasy contests, and private pools with friends. This outstanding all-round experience makes DraftKings our top overall sportsbook in 2020. Read full review
Minimum deposit: $5
Who choose DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Great for beginners. DraftKings’ noteworthy educational materials include guidance on how to bet and different bet types, as well as sport-specific guides that cover common strategies for betting success.
- Unique bets and contests. The variety of sports and bets offered —one of the largest selections of unique bet types and contests we’ve seen — and an excellent live betting experience makes DraftKings one heck of a sportsbook.
- Bonuses: Promotions change throughout the year, but typical ones include risk-free bets up to $1,000 for new bettors, and deposit matches, among others. Keep in mind there are typically rollover requirements attached to each bonus.
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FanDuel
FanDuel Sportsbook is a winner in 2021 for its easy-to-use website and mobile app, variety of prop bets, and its top-of-the-line live betting. FanDuel combines all of that with competitive odds and daily fantasy sports integration to deliver one excellent sportsbook. Read full review
Minimum deposit: $10
Why choose FanDuel Sportsbook:
- Excellent mobile app. With its focus on usability, we found the FanDuel Sportsbook app to be one the best-designed apps overall.
- Great for bettors. High-quality live betting, variety of bets offered, and noteworthy odds are all features new and experienced bettors will appreciate.
- Bonuses: Promotions change throughout the year, but typically FanDuel offers a risk-free bet up to $1,000, and several other smaller seasonal offerings. Keep in mind there are typically rollover requirements attached to each bonus.
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BetRivers
BetRivers is an excellent sports betting option for residents of Pennsylvania. Although the odds are just average, I enjoyed the wide variety of bets, easy to use mobile app, and great live betting experience, which focuses on streaming games and offering real-time bets. Read full review
Minimum Deposit: $10
Why Choose BetRivers Sportsbook:
- Terrific for live betting. BetRivers is one of a few sportsbooks to offer live streaming of sports games in-app. Live streaming is currently limited to tennis and soccer but has the potential to expand. BetRivers also provides a wide range of bets, in addition to instant bets (e.g., each point of a tennis match). I see instant bets becoming more popular in the years to come. For example, imagine being able to bet on key plays of a Steelers game.
- Low-rollover bonus. The 100% deposit match promotion with a 1X rollover is the best bonus I have seen in Pennsylvania for 2020 thus far. If you are new to sports betting, a 1X rollover is a perfect way to dip your feet in the water while receiving a bonus.
- Bonuses: Promotions change throughout the year, but typically BetRivers offers a 100% first deposit match up to $250. This bonus is unique because it only has a 1X rollover, where typical rollovers range from 3X – 10X.
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PointsBet
PointsBet brings a new style of betting to the United States, and frankly, I'm a huge fan. PointsBetting is unique and fun enough to justify opening an account with PointsBet, regardless of whether you have other sports betting accounts. While some sportsbook functions, such as live betting, can be improved, PointsBet offers good odds and an excellent palate of bets to choose from. Read full review
Minimum Deposit: $5
Why Choose PointsBet:
- You’re interested in PointsBetting. PointsBetting takes a spread, total, or prop bet and makes it a variable bet until the end of the game. The idea is, the more correct a bettor is, the more they win, and vice versa.
For example, let's say you bet $10 on the Dallas Cowboys (-3) against the Jacksonville Jaguars (+3). If Dallas wins 24-20, you covered the spread and won by one point. For this example, you multiply your $10 wager by one, for a total win of $10. If Dallas wins 26-20, you covered the spread and won by three points. For this example, you multiply your $10 wager by three, for a total win of $30. If Dallas loses 17-20, you lost the spread by six points (the three Jacksonville won by plus the three Dallas was favored). For this example, you multiply your $10 wager by six, for a total loss of $60. - Bonuses: Typically, PointsBet offers two risk-free bets up to $500 on the first fixed odds bet and PointsBetting Bet, as well as various seasonal promotions. Keep in mind there are typically rollover requirements attached to each bonus.
William Hill
Excellent odds and an above-average mobile app are two plusses for the William Hill sportsbook. The biggest strikes against it are its thin selection of sports and bets offered. It also falls short when it comes to education features and ongoing promotions. Read full review
Minimum deposit: $5
Why choose William Hill?
- Good for spread bettors. For 2019 – 2020, William Hill offered the No. 1 odds on MLB and NHL spread bets, the No. 2 odds on NBA moneyline bets, and the No. 5 odds on soccer and NFL moneyline bets. (These results are based on data we collected from 21 sportsbooks.)
- Bonuses: Promotions change throughout the year, but typically William Hill offers risk-free bets up to $500 for new bettors. Keep in mind there are typically rollover requirements attached to each bonus.
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BetAmerica
BetAmerica offers users a good mobile app and customer support. However, I found the overall experience to be just a tad above-average. Note, though, if you like horse racing, BetAmerica is the only sportsbook to offer horse race betting, albeit on a separate app. Read full review
Online Betting In Indiana Primary
Minimum Deposit: $1
Why Choose BetAmerica?
- Good for betting on horse racing. BetAmerica provides racing data, handicapping, and education. They offer bets on qualifiers and small-time races and nationally televised races such as the Kentucky Derby. Live video streaming is available for horse and greyhound racing, as well as free handicapping info. Between harness racing, quarter horse racing, and greyhound racing, hundreds of races are available each week. Betting on horse racing is done through a separate app.
- Bonuses: Promotions change throughout the year, but typically BetAmerica offers a “Bet $100, get $50 free” promo or other various seasonal offers. Keep in mind there are typically rollover requirements attached to each bonus.
BetMGM
Make no mistake, despite being a casino-based brand, BetMGM is all in on sports betting. The BetMGM Sportsbook app provides users with a wide variety of sports and bets to wager on, in addition to a full suite of casino and poker games for applicable states. Read full review
Minimum deposit: $10
Why choose BetMGM?
- Ability to edit open bets. BetMGM is one of the only sportsbooks that allows bettors to modify an open wager. This type of flexibility is a cool feature for those who enjoy live betting.
- Bonuses: Promotions change throughout the year, but typically BetMGM offers a risk-free bet up to $500, as well as an array of ongoing seasonal promotions. Keep in mind there are typically rollover requirements attached to each bonus.
How do I bet on sports in Indiana?
- 1. Create an account. Every online sportsbook has an online website as well as a mobile app. To create an account on the app or website, you will need your name, address, phone number, and email address. Some sportsbooks might ask for more information such as social security number; this is normal.
- 2. Fund the account. Deposit money into your newly created account. In Indiana, standard banking methods include credit/debit cards, PayPal, ACH (e-check), Bank Transfers, Play+ Cards, and PayNearMe.
- 3. Add your bet(s) to the betslip. To do this, click on the bet that you want to place.
- 4. Select the wager amount. Enter the amount of money you want to wager. The bet slip will display your total wager and potential payout. Keep in mind, the potential payout includes the money that you are wagering. In the screenshot below, you are betting $10 to win $8.80. Potential payout of $18.80 = Total wager $10 + Potential winnings $8.80.
- 5. Finalize the bet. Now there’s nothing left to do but hit place bet and root for your team to win!
- Ameristar Casino East Chicago – East Chicago
- Belterra Casino Resort – Florence
- Blue Chip Casino – Michigan City
- Caesars Southern Indiana – Elizabeth
- French Lick Resort Casino – French Lick
- Harrah's Hoosier Park – Anderson
- Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg – Lawrenceburg
- Horseshoe Casino Hammond – Hammond
- Indiana Grand Casino – Shelbyville
- Rising Star Casino Resort – Rising Sun
- Tropicana Evansville – Evansville
- Winner’s Circle – Clarksville, Indianapolis, New Haven
- Online Sports Betting - Legal
- Online Horse Betting - Legal
- Daily Fantasy Sports - Legal
- iGaming (online slots) - Not Legal
- Online Lottery Games - Not offered
- Online Poker - Not Legal
- Offshore Sportsbooks - Not Legal
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- Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - Team Website // Schedule // News
- Indiana Fever (WNBA) - Team Website // Schedule // News
- Indiana Pacers (NBA) - Team Website // Schedule // News
- Indiana Hoosiers (NCAAB) - Team Website // Schedule // News
- Notre Dame (NCAAF) - Team Website // Schedule // News
- Purdue Boilermakers (NCAAF) -Team Website // Schedule // News
- Football - NFL, NCAA, CFL
- Basketball - NBA, NCAA, WNBA, International Leagues
- Soccer - English Premier League, MLS, International Leagues
- Baseball - MLB + International Leagues
- Hockey - NHL + International Leagues
- Golf - PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, International Leagues
- Tennis - All Major U.S. Tournaments + International Matches
- Other Sports - UFC/MMA, Motor Sports, Boxing, Cricket, etc.
- Odds have either a plus or minus in front of them.
- Odds are in terms of 100.
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What casinos in Indiana have sports betting?
Residents of Indiana can bet on sports in-person at the following locations. You can bet at any of these casinos, riverboats, and racetracks regardless of what mobile app(s) you use and vice versa.
What forms of gambling are legal in Indiana?
While Indiana does offer legal sports betting, horse betting, and daily fantasy sports, other online gambling such as iGaming and poker are still illegal. Here's a full list of all legal gambling available in Indiana:
Popular Indiana Sports Teams
While Indiana only has three professional teams, the Hoosier State is home to some of the country's most-established college sports programs. Residents of Indiana can bet on all professional and collegiate teams, which include all of the following teams:
What sports leagues can I bet on in Indiana?
Almost any domestic and international league you can think of will be available to bet on at various Indiana sportsbooks:
How to Read Odds
Odds represent the likelihood of an outcome occurring. In sports betting, each team is assigned odds that represent the likelihood of them winning the game. American odds are what you will see displayed on every U.S. sportsbook and sports betting app.
The first thing you will notice when reading odds will be that:
Betting Odds are written in terms of 100 as an industry standard. The easiest way to think of the plus and minus signs is as follows: If it is a plus, you will receive more than a $100 payout on a $100 bet. If it is a minus, you will have to bet more than $100 to win a $100 payout.
Thankfully, you can view your potential winnings on each bet before placing it at an online sportsbook. That said, it is beneficial to understand the betting odds.
Keep in mind for both spreads and totals, if the game ends in a draw for the bet, you get your stake back but do not win or lose any additional money.
What is a Moneyline bet?
A moneyline bet is a wager on which team will win the game outright. Both the favorite and the underdog are given odds to win the game. View sample bet slip.
| Moneyline Odds | How to Read it | What it Means |
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| Lions +130 | Lions plus 130 | By betting $100 you will win $130 if the Lions win |
| Packers -150 | Packers minus 150 | To win $100, you must wager $150 on the Packers to win |
What is a Spread bet?
A spread bet is a wager on which team will cover the spread or point spread. Underdogs will be given additional points with the spread, while the favorite will have to win by a certain amount of points to cover the spread. View sample bet slip.
| Spread Odds | How to Read it | What it Means |
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| Lakers + 5 (-110) | Lakers plus 5 points at minus 110 odds | The Lakers must win the game, or lose by less than 5 for you to win your bet |
| Rockets -5 (-110) | Rockets minus 5 points at minus 110 odds | The Rockets must win the game by more than 5 points for you to win your bet. A tie is a push, meaning you don't win or lose. |
What is an Over/Under (Total) bet?
An over/under bet focuses on how many points are scored, regardless of who wins the game. After a total point score has been set, bettors can wager whether the game's actual score will be over or under the preset point score. View sample bet slip.
| Total Odds | How to Read it |
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| Over 7 (-115) | In order to win $100, you must bet $115 on the overall combined run score to be higher than 7 |
| Under 7 (-110) | In order to win $100, you must wager $110 on the total combined run score to be less than 7 |
More of a visual person? Here's a YouTube video covering moneyline, spread, and total bets.
What is a Parlay bet?
A parlay bet is a group of bets, typically spread, moneyline, or total bets, combined into one bet to increase the payout odds. Every separate bet must win to win a parlay bet. View example bet slip.
What is a Future bet?
A futures bet is a bet on an event that takes place in days, weeks, or months. The most common future bets are placed on what team will win the finals before the season starts. View example bet slip.
What are Bonus Rollover Requirements?
Rollover requirements are requirements bettors MUST fulfill before they can withdraw the bonus money. Each type of bonus has different terms and conditions, which you should examine before accepting.
Rollover requirements for sports betting often range between 1X-10X, with some extreme requirements going all the way up to 15X. For example, let’s say you deposit $100 and receive a $50 bonus with a 5X rollover. Before you can withdraw the $50 in bonus funds, you have to wager $750 (($100 + $50)x5). Clearly, the $50 bonus is a lot harder to obtain if you don’t bet frequently.
This table gives you an idea of how much you will have to wager before withdrawing your bonus at multiple rollover rates. We will assume each deposit made is $100.
| Bonus Percentage ($100 Deposit) | Bonus Amount | Bonus Withdrawal with 1X Rollover | Bonus Withdrawal with 3X Rollover | Bonus Withdrawal with 5X Rollover | Bonus Withdrawal with 10X Rollover |
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| 25% Deposit Match | $25 | (100+25)x1 = $125 | (100+25)x3 = $375 | (100+25)x5 = $625 | (100+25)x10 = $1,250 |
| 50% Deposit Match | $50 | (100+50)x1 = $150 | (100+50)x3 = $450 | (100+50)x5 = $750 | (100+50)x10 = $1,500 |
| 100% Deposit Match | $100 | (100+100)x1 = $200 | (100+100)x3 = $600 | (100+100)x5 = $1,000 | (100+100)x10 = $2,000 |
Is Sports Betting Legal in Indiana?
Sports betting is legal in Indiana at brick-and-mortar casinos and online. The first legal sports bet in Indiana took place on September 1st, 2019.
Governor Eric Holcomb endorsed House Bill 1015 on his final day to act on the bill. The bill approves sports wagering at licensed facilities, including casinos, racetracks, riverboats, and online sportsbooks and mobile apps. With online sports betting being legal, residents can register and bet from their phones or laptops with multiple sportsbooks.
How old do you have to be to bet on sports in Indiana?
Anybody who is 21 years or older can bet on sports in Indiana. As long as you are 21 and within state lines, you do not have to be a resident of Indiana to bet on sports.
If you live in Indiana and travel to a state that does not have legal betting, you will not be able to bet. Your phone or laptop uses geo-technology to make sure you are within state lines. The only people prohibited from betting on sports include athletes, coaches, refs, and other related personnel.
Do you have to pay taxes on sports betting in Indiana?
According to the IRS, “Gambling winnings are fully taxable, and you must report the income on your tax return.” Form W-2G is used to report gambling winnings and gambling losses, which may be deduced if adequately itemized.
For online gambling winnings, residents must send in Form W-2G when certain winning thresholds are reached. For example, if a player wins more than $600 or at least 300 times the wager amount, the form must be filled out.
Is it legal to bet on horse racing in Indiana?
It is legal to bet on horse racing in Indiana. Residents can bet at racetracks, or with legal online providers such as TVG, BetAmerica, and TwinSpires. You can not bet on horses from Indiana sportsbooks, except for BetAmerica, which offers different websites for its sports betting and horse racing products.
Does Indiana offer an online lottery?
No, Indiana does not currently offer an online lottery.
Is DraftKings sportsbook legal in Indiana?
DraftKings is a safe and legal sports betting option for residents of Indiana. DraftKings obtained its license from Ameristar Casino Resort.
Is FanDuel sportsbook legal in Indiana?
FanDuel is a safe and legal sports betting option for residents of Indiana. FanDuel obtained its license from Blue Chip Casino.
Is Bovada legal in Indiana?
Bovada, BetOnline, and MyBookie are considered offshore sportsbooks and are illegal. These sportsbooks are not approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission, which regulates all legal Indiana sportsbooks.
Methodology
For the BettingBuck.com annual best online sportsbooks review published in 2020, a total of 2,300 data points were collected over six months and used to score sportsbooks. Additionally, odds data was collected for each sportsbook on over 1,400 bets to give each sportsbook a comparative odds ranking.
Sports betting sites were scored across seven core categories to computer an overall rating: total number of sports and bets offered, odds, live betting features, mobile apps, educational resources, ease of use, and current bonuses.
Learn more about how we test.
The field of online gambling in Indiana has probably received one of the best news it could have hoped for, in the early month of May 2019, after the passing of the sports betting bill. Besides allowing land-based casinos in IN to submit their candidature for hosting sports-booking facilities, this new bill also specifically mentions the possibility of other American online gambling websites to receive licenses for this sort of business.
It’s a big hit for the gambling expansion, the online market gloating on account of these recently opened perspectives. We might be getting a little carried away and ahead of ourselves, but this could also mean the founding step stone for potential Indiana online casinos, as a natural sequel to a liberal gaming market, as the one in IN seems to be.
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Gambling in Indiana Overview
As liberal as this domain might seem in this state, the situation should not be mistaken with a lack of regulation. As a matter of fact, Indiana gambling laws are among the best-written legislation in the US. They specifically state what is permitted, what is illegal, as well as the retribution for not respecting these rules. For example, on the issue of how old do you have to be to gamble in Indiana, the answer is not different at all from the limits set by other states, being 21 for casinos and 18 for another sort of gambling. Still, not respecting the legal gambling age in Indiana means a lot of trouble for both the player and the gaming operator.
The law-makers try and protect as much as possible the businesses of casinos in Indiana, this actually being one of the few states that have prosecuted operators of illegal poker games, and, as a note of surprise, the players taking part in this game, as well. Playing, along with organizing or promoting illegal gambling activities are all the same to state authorities, not leaving many gray areas to be exploited. So, if not taking part in any of the casinos for table poker, perhaps go for the Indiana Grand poker video terminals, but avoid going for illicit games, as it is considered a felony.
This year’s highlight is surely represented by the Indiana sports betting bill, which was just passed and turned into law. This decision is following a long line of Indiana casino laws, which have always favoured this domain’s expansion. Such as was the previous one which allowed the cruise casinos that were already harboured for most of the time, to turn in-land and start building resorts. This last one gives the best casinos in Indiana permission to opt for licenses for sports betting in their venues and also for developing mobile apps or online versions.
Indiana Online Gambling
In light of these new developments, it’s only normal to ask: is online gambling legal in Indiana? Unfortunately, online wagering covers a wide area of games, and the only one that has received a green light by state lawmakers is the sports betting option. This means that there aren’t any sites for online poker Indiana based, starting activity anytime soon. But it’s a promising first step towards obtaining this goal.
Indiana-based and Offshore Casinos
As stated before, the laws pertaining to gambling are very strictly defined, leaving very little room for interpretation. The online makes no exception. There is a specific mention of Indiana online casinos being forbidden in the statutes on gambling.
The mention of gambling using electronic devices being illicit brings along offshore betting legal issues. The matter remains in the gray area of legislation that we’ve seen in other states as well, as long as the word “online” is not specifically mentioned. There is a number of legit offshore sites that consider offering their services to IN residents is risk-free, as long as the gambling age in Indiana is respected.
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Online Sports Betting
This year brought a much-expected upgrade in the Indiana online gambling market. The bill regarding sports betting was put up for discussion for a long period, and people were hoping that it would soon come the time to see it go through. The Supreme Court’s decision in 2018 regarding the subject was exactly what was missing before turning this famed bill into one of Indiana’s casino laws.
The real surprise came when the Indiana sports betting law mentioned the possibility for existent operators to turn to the online environment for an expansion of this business. So, the current casinos in Indiana are allowed to use up to three brands for online sports betting, which is sure to accomplish two things:
- Bring in more customers and subsequently, more income
- Put online gaming in the spotlight, enhancing its popularity
Offline Gambling Alternatives
Land-based Casinos
Talking about the latest happening with the law on sports betting, we left out the existing promoters of gambling across state, the land-based casinos in IN. These establishments have been history-long riverboats casinos, even though they have been harbored for many years now. But in order to respect the letter of the law, these venues were still afloat, although not many remained fully functional. State’s authorities have come to the conclusion that the best casinos in Indiana might just be those which can add many more facilities that were simply unavailable to the riverboats, such as hotels and resorts. Thus, they’ve decided to pass on a law permitting those who care for such an investment, to move inland.
With this in mind, we might ask are there casinos in Indianapolis? This being, after all, the main city and situated nowhere near the water. There is an off-track betting location in the city and another “racino” close by, in the town of Anderson. But with the above-mentioned decision of letting the business move inside the state, it would seem that for the location in Anderson, Indiana, casinos are going to bring in the competition.
Racinos
There are only two such locations to compete with the Indiana casinos and are based solely on horse racing, seeing how greyhound is not allowed in this state. They add a lot of colour to the Indiana gambling stage, being the main option for those residents that are not close to the water. At least until the larger ventures are going to move to other regions, inland.
In order to remain attractive for customers, the racinos provide all sorts of promotions. For instance, the offer of Indiana Grand Casino free slot play in the amount of around 5 or 10 USD for some of their customers, only to get them trying their slots. Also, the Indiana Grand poker tournaments or bonuses, which encourage players to try the available video poker machines.
Lottery
The Indiana gambling stage would not have been complete without the mention of the lottery, which has available the state version and the Powerball or Mega Millions of alternatives, for a couple of years now.
Charitable
There are many things to say about charitable gambling in Indiana, seeing how it allows a wide variety of games to be held under this title. As in other aspects of gambling, the laws describe very accurately what is allowed and the limits the prize pool must have. The types of games permitted are: bingo, raffles, duck races and pull tabs.
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Online Sports Betting In Indiana
Is gambling legal in Indiana?
The market for gambling in Indiana is one of the complete domains in the US, with a liberal approach on the matter. There are more than one live dealer casino Indiana based, even if they’re to be found on riverboats for now. There are two racinos which cover the inland gambling enthusiasts. The lottery is functioning for a long time now, and there are charitable events as well, which take place periodically in the form of bingo, raffles or pull tabs.
Is Online Betting Legal In Indiana
Are there casinos in Indianapolis?
Online Betting In Indiana State
No, there isn’t any Indianapolis gambling casino available. There is a spot for off-track betting in the city, as well as a close-by racino, in the city of Anderson. Another option, for those who cannot travel all the way to the riverboat casinos up north, would be to turn to the online casinos, based off-shore, which offer a similar sort of services, provided the minimum gambling age for Indiana is respected.
Is online gambling legal in Indiana?
Online Betting In Indiana Football
The fact that the access to a live dealer casino Indiana is restricted to the northern part of the state makes the demand for online poker Indiana based, to increase. Unfortunately, no talks have had a place on this subject, so far. However, Indiana online gambling market has taken a fresh breath of air, once the laws on sports betting Indiana stated that the online version of this activity is to be permitted under strict regulations.