Indiana Sports Betting Laws: Rules, Taxes & How to Bet
Indiana sports betting is legal and regulated. Learn the state laws, tax rates, licensed operators, age limits, and what HB 1532 (2025) may change.
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Indiana sports betting is fully legal. Individuals 21 or older may bet online or in person while physically within state lines.
Quick Answer: Is Sports Betting Legal in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana launched legal sports wagering on September 1, 2019. The legal framework is primarily established under Indiana Code (IC) 4-33-24. Both online/mobile and in-person wagering at licensed casinos are permitted.
The fast facts:
- Minimum age: 21
- Regulator: Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC)
- Legal authority: IC 4-33-24 (the sports wagering chapter). Consult the IGC for the full text.
- Mobile betting: Legal, but your device must be physically inside Indiana's borders when you place the wager.
- Active operators: More than a dozen licensed mobile sportsbooks, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars, among others. Verify the current full list at igc.in.gov (Indiana Gaming Commission, Sports Wagering Certificate Holders list).
- Pending legislation: HB 1532 (2025), authored by Representative Prescott, addresses IGC authority and sports wagering. As of February 14, 2025, the bill was in early stages. Consult openstates.org/in/bills/2025/HB1532/ for current status and specific provisions.
Indiana Sports Betting Statute
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- Sports wagering.
- Interactive gaming.
- Gaming revenue distribution.
- Gaming revenue distribution.
- Various gaming issues.
- Murphy v. NCAA, 138 S. Ct. 1461 (2018) — Supreme Court decision invalidating PASPA, returning sports betting authority to states.
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