Northern Indiana · Pop. ~70,000 (metro ~700K with NW Indiana)

Sports Betting in Gary

Gary anchors the Northwest Indiana corridor — the densest casino region in the state. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Ameristar East Chicago, and Horseshoe Hammond are all within 30 minutes. Mobile betting on all 10 licensed Indiana sportsbooks is available throughout the city.

Nearest Retail Sportsbooks

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Multiple retail kiosks In Gary

Ameristar Casino East Chicago DraftKings retail ~15 min north

Horseshoe Hammond Caesars retail ~25 min northwest

Northwest Indiana retail density

Gary and the surrounding Northwest Indiana region have the highest retail sportsbook density in the state. Bettors can choose between Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Ameristar East Chicago (DraftKings retail), Horseshoe Hammond (Caesars retail), and Blue Chip Casino in nearby Michigan City.

Chicago-area crossover

Gary sits on the Illinois border. Many Northwest Indiana residents work in Chicago and commute across state lines daily. Geolocation will not allow you to wager from inside Illinois — bets must be placed from inside Indiana.

Local Teams to Bet on

Indianapolis Colts — NFL
Indiana Pacers — NBA

Best Sportsbooks for Gary Bettors

DraftKings Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets View review → FanDuel Get $300 Back in Bonus Bets View review → Caesars Sportsbook Bet $1, Double Winnings Next 10 Bets View review → BetMGM Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets View review →

FAQ

How many retail sportsbooks are near Gary?

At least four within 30 minutes: Hard Rock Northern Indiana, Ameristar East Chicago (DraftKings retail), Horseshoe Hammond (Caesars retail), and Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City (FanDuel retail).

Can I bet from across the Illinois border?

No. Indiana sportsbook geolocation will reject wagers placed from inside Illinois. You must be physically inside Indiana to bet legally.