DraftKings Indiana Review
DraftKings was one of the first online sportsbooks live in Indiana on October 3, 2019 and is now the largest online operator in the state by handle. Per the Indiana Gaming Commission, DraftKings booked $170.7M in wagers in April 2026 — narrowly leading FanDuel and accounting for roughly a third of the entire Indiana market. The product is anchored by one of the deepest live-betting menus, a strong player-prop selection, and the Dynasty Rewards loyalty program.
Pros
- One of the deepest live betting menus in Indiana
- Strong daily fantasy crossover and player-prop selection
- Frequent profit boosts for parlays and same-game parlays
- Dynasty Rewards loyalty program
- Reliable iOS and Android app
Cons
- Withdrawals can take up to 72 hours via some banking methods
- Some markets carry slightly higher juice than competitors
- Promo terms can be complex
Highlights
- Ameristar East Chicago partner
- Launched Oct 2019 — day one
- Deep live betting markets
April 2026 Indiana Market Position
Per the Indiana Gaming Commission's April 2026 filing, DraftKings ranked #1 of 10 online operators by handle, with $170,744,124 in monthly wagers and $16,168,971 in taxable adjusted gross revenue. That represents roughly 35.4% of the Indiana online sports-betting market for the month.
License entity: Ameristar Casino East Chicago. Source: full IGC April 2026 report →
Payments & Banking
DraftKings supports the following deposit and withdrawal methods in Indiana:
- Online banking
- Debit card
- PayPal
- Play+ card
- Wire transfer
- Cash at casino cage
Indiana Retail & License
Retail partner: Ameristar Casino East Chicago
Operator: DraftKings Inc.
Indiana launch: October 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
When did DraftKings launch in Indiana?
DraftKings went live in Indiana on October 3, 2019, on day one of the legal online market.
Can I bet on Hoosiers or Purdue at DraftKings?
Yes. Indiana law permits wagers on in-state college teams; pre-game player props are available, but live player props on college games are restricted.