Online Casinos in Indiana
Where Indiana's iGaming debate stands in 2026, and what Hoosiers can actually play online right now.
Short Answer
No. There are no licensed online casinos in Indiana.
Indiana has not legalized iGaming. Running an online casino aimed at residents is a Level 6 felony under IC § 35-45-2. What is legal: mobile sports betting under HB 1015 of 2019, the in-person Hoosier Lottery, and 13 state-regulated casinos plus the Pokagon Band's Four Winds South Bend. Sweepstakes casinos shut down for Indiana players on July 1, 2026.
How It Happened
Gov. Holcomb signs HB 1015
Legalizes retail and mobile sports betting and gives the Indiana Gaming Commission regulatory authority. The bill does not authorize online casino games.
Online sports betting goes live
DraftKings and BetRivers receive the first "Go Live" authorizations from the IGC and launch mobile sportsbooks on day one.
HB 1432 passes Public Policy 9-2
Manning's iGaming and online lottery bill clears its first committee, then stalls after Speaker Todd Huston declines to put it before Ways and Means.
Gov. Braun signs HB 1052
Sweepstakes casino ban takes effect July 1, 2026, with civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation enforced by the IGC. Peer-to-peer skill poker is carved out.
Where Hoosiers Play Online
With no state-licensed iGaming and the July 1, 2026 sweepstakes shutdown approaching, the sites below are offshore. They are not regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
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Why There Are No Online Casinos
Indiana legalized sports betting in 2019 with HB 1015, now codified at IC § 4-38, and the Indiana Gaming Commission has run that market through 11 licensed mobile sportsbooks since October 2019. The law was specific to sports. It did not authorize online slots, table games, or live dealer casinos, and operating internet casino gambling here remains a Level 6 felony under IC § 35-45-2.
iGaming bills keep coming back. Rep. Ethan Manning's HB 1432 cleared the House Public Policy Committee 9-2 on January 28, 2025 with a $500,000 license fee and a 22 to 30 percent tax tier, then missed its hearing in Ways and Means and died for the session. A 2026 push split the proposal in two: online lottery moved on as HB 1078, while iGaming attempts to attach as a floor amendment were ruled out of order. Gov. Mike Braun did sign HB 1052 on March 13, 2026, banning sweepstakes casinos from July 1, 2026, the closest legal substitute Hoosiers had for real-money online slots.
What You Can Play Online
The legal options available to Indiana residents right now.
Online Sports Betting
Legalized by HB 1015 and live since October 3, 2019. The Indiana Gaming Commission licenses 11 mobile sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, and Fanatics. The state taxes operator gross revenue at 9.5 percent, minimum age 21.
Hoosier Lottery
Retailers across the state sell scratch tickets, draw games, Mega Millions, and Powerball entries to anyone 18 or older. Online lottery sales are not live yet. HB 1078 of 2026 cleared committee 9-3 and would launch the iLottery in summer 2027 if the bill becomes law.
Land-Based Casinos
Indiana has 13 commercial properties licensed by the IGC, including riverboat casinos on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan, two racinos at Indiana Grand and Harrah's Hoosier Park, and the French Lick resort casino. The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi runs Four Winds South Bend with Class II machines and live poker under a 2015 federal compact.
Daily Fantasy Sports
The IGC's Sports Wagering and Paid Fantasy Sports Division regulates paid-entry DFS. DraftKings, FanDuel, and other operators run real-money contests for residents 18 and older.
Play Responsibly
You must be 21 to gamble at an Indiana casino or sportsbook, and 18 for the Hoosier Lottery and charitable gaming. If gambling stops being fun, call 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential help, or read our responsible gambling guide.
Indiana Gambling FAQ
Are online casinos legal in Indiana?+
No. Indiana has not legalized real-money online casino games, and no operator is licensed by the state to offer them. Running an online casino aimed at Indiana residents is a Level 6 felony under IC § 35-45-2. Sites advertising "Indiana online casino real money" are offshore and unregulated.
Can I bet on sports online in Indiana?+
Yes. Mobile sports betting has been live since October 3, 2019 under HB 1015. The Indiana Gaming Commission licenses 11 online sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, and Fanatics. Minimum age is 21.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Indiana?+
Not after July 1, 2026. Gov. Mike Braun signed HB 1052 on March 13, 2026, banning dual-currency sweepstakes casino games. Operators face civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation. Peer-to-peer skill poker is carved out, so sites like Global Poker keep operating.
When could Indiana legalize online casinos?+
Not in 2026. HB 1432 of 2025 passed Public Policy 9-2 but died without a Ways and Means hearing, and the 2026 attempt to attach iGaming to other bills was ruled out of order. Spectrum Gaming's study for the IGC pegged the market at about $2 billion over three years, so lawmakers are expected to file again in 2027.
How old do you have to be to gamble in Indiana?+
You must be 21 for casino games, sportsbooks, and paid fantasy sports. The minimum is 18 for the Hoosier Lottery, charitable gaming, and pari-mutuel horse betting.