Indiana Sports Betting Laws
Indiana legalized sports betting in 2019 through House Bill 1015, signed by Governor Eric Holcomb. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) regulates operators and has authority over both retail and online wagering. This page summarizes the key legal rules every Indiana bettor should know.
House Bill 1015 (2019)
HB 1015 legalized retail sports betting at licensed Indiana casinos and racinos. Retail launched September 1, 2019. Online and mobile betting followed on October 3, 2019, making Indiana one of the earliest states to embrace mobile sportsbooks.
Tax structure
Indiana imposes a 9.5% tax on operators' adjusted gross sports-betting revenue — one of the more reasonable rates in the country. Bettors also owe state and federal income tax on net winnings.
Age and location requirements
You must be at least 21 years old and physically located in Indiana to wager. You do not need to be an Indiana resident. Geolocation technology verifies your position each time you place a bet.
College betting rules
Indiana permits wagers on in-state college teams (Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish), but only on Division I events. Live (in-play) player props on college games are prohibited — all college player props must be placed pre-game.
Esports prohibition
Indiana law explicitly bans esports betting at licensed sportsbooks. This makes Indiana one of the more restrictive states for esports wagering despite being relatively open elsewhere.
Self-exclusion and responsible gambling
The Indiana Gaming Commission maintains a Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP). Bettors can self-exclude for one year, five years, or for life. Once enrolled, licensed operators are required to deny accounts and remove individuals from marketing lists.
FAQ
When did Indiana legalize sports betting?
Governor Eric Holcomb signed HB 1015 in May 2019. Retail betting launched September 1, 2019, and online betting went live on October 3, 2019.
Can I bet on Indiana college teams?
Yes. Indiana permits wagers on in-state Division I college teams. The only restriction is on live (in-play) player props, which are prohibited on all college games.
Is esports betting legal in Indiana?
No. Esports betting is explicitly prohibited at licensed Indiana sportsbooks under state regulations.