Indiana (IN)

It is undoubtedly clear that Indiana is one of several states with solid sporting history. So, it should be no surprise that the state rapidly legalized sports gambling once PASPA was overthrown. This legislative change saw the daylight in May 2019, and since then, the state's online sports betting options have snowballed.

So, players can enjoy domestic Indiana betting apps and join offshore sportsbooks, which means that an array of different mobile betting apps are available within the state.

Online Sports Betting in Indiana

The Hoosier State was one of the earliest states to embrace sports betting in its many forms. First, players can head to one of 14 different land-based casinos that now host retail sportsbooks all of which offer vast possibilities to wager on a variety of different sports and leagues. Indeed, domestic sportsbooks also have an online presence that can easily be accessed through a desktop website or a mobile app.

Players can access a selection of offshore betting sites as the state does not prohibit the use of these sites and apps either. However, the strong domestic offerings will probably become more popular in the state. For the domestic sportsbooks, it is the Indiana Gaming Commission that regulates all the operators.

So, in other words, getting a license has to be done through the IGC if the sportsbook wants to have an Indiana online sports betting presence.

Interestingly, land-based casinos were legal in the state of IN before sports betting was, which made adding sports gambling to these venues a lot easier. Currently, operators must be already in operation within the state (i.e., a casino or racetrack) or partner with such a venue to get a sportsbook license.

Sports Betting Legislation in Indiana

Once the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was repealed by the Federal government in May 2018, Indiana was quick to capitalize and legalize sports betting in a variety of forms. The bill passed quickly, legalizing sports gambling in May 2019. However, it wasn't until September that retail betting launched in brick-and-mortar casinos.

The total launch of mobile betting followed a month later, which meant that players in the state had access to a vast array of different options, including 14 retail sportsbooks and 13 domestic online apps and websites. Also, in addition to all this, offshore betting sites are still permitted.

Though sports betting has been legalized, some changes are still being made. Just this year, four more bills on sports betting have been proposed. Currently, there's not been much forward momentum for these bills, but one, HB1406, does bear the most interest. This legislation is about increasing interactive gaming for riverboat operators that already hold licenses within the state.

Although it is unlikely to succeed, it shows that the state is looking to expand the availability of sports betting.

Restrictions

While all kinds of sports gambling are legal within the state, some restrictions exist. For starters, the legal gambling age in Indiana is 21 years old. It's also essential that the player is within the IN state's lines to access the different betting apps and websites or visit the land-based venues, be they off-track betting, racetracks, or casinos.

Regarding what bettors can wager on, most sports and leagues are available. However, many restrictions have been placed regarding youth events or player props for sportsmen and women under 18 years of age.

Licensing and Taxes

In this state, existing licensed brick-and-mortar operators can apply for a license to operate an online sportsbook. Indeed, the Indiana Gaming Commission oversees all the different types of gambling in Hoosier State, both online and off.

To get the license, operators must pay a $100k application fee and go through all the paperwork. Once that application fee has been paid, casinos and betting operators must pay a $50k annual fee. In addition, the state operators are also taxed at a rate of 9,5%.

How profitable has sports betting been in Indiana?

Sports betting was made legal in 2019 in the state of Indiana, and now they nearing over one billion dollars made in revenue. Here we'll take a look at the state's monthly handle, revenue, and tax income for the state.

• October 2023:

  • Sports Betting Handle: $429.7m

  • Revenue: $45.2m

  • Tax income for the state: $4.3m

  • Top Sportsbooks in the State this Month for Revenue

    • 1) DraftKings (Handle: $170m, Revenue: $17.5m)

    • 2)FanDuel (Handle: $146.4m, Revenue: $18.1m)

    • 3)BetMGM (Handle: $35.9m, Revenue: $3.7m)

• September 2023: Handle: $404.1m, Revenue: $40.6m, Tax Income: $3.9m

• August 2023: Handle: $238.07m, Revenue: $23.6m, Tax Income: $2.23m

• July 2023: Handle: $203.8m, Revenue: $23.3m, Tax Income: $2.2m

• June 2023: Handle: $224.1m, Revenue: $19.5m, Tax Income: $1.8m

• May 2023: Handle: $283.4m, Revenue: $33.8m, Tax Income: $3.2m

• April 2023: Handle: $321.4m, Revenue: $29.3m, Tax Income: $2.7m

• March 2023: Handle: $433.02m, Revenue: $43.7m, Tax Income: $4.09m

• February 2023: Handle: $356.1m, Revenue: $27.6m, Tax Income: $2.62m

• January 2023: Handle: $427.1m, Revenue: $36.4m, Tax Income: $3.4m

2022

• December 2022: Handle: $431.4m, Revenue: $42.7m, Tax Income: $4.05m

• November 2022: Handle: $452.3m, Revenue: $39.9m, Tax Income: $3.7m

• October 2022: Handle: $446.2m, Revenue: $46.9m, Tax Income: $4.4m

• September 2022: Handle: $382.5m, Revenue: $51.1m, Tax Income: $4.8m

• August 2022: Handle: $237.9m, Revenue: $25.4m, Tax Income: $2.4m

• July 2022: Handle: $206.6m, Revenue: $20.8m, Tax Income: $1.9m

• June 2022: Handle: $256.3m, Revenue: $15.7m, Tax Income: $1.4m

• May 2022: Handle: $308.3m, Revenue: $30.6m, Tax Income: $2.9m

• April 2022: Handle: $360m, Revenue: $28.6m, Tax Income: $2.7m

• March 2022: Handle: $476.8m, Revenue: $32.2m, Tax Income: $3.06m

• February 2022: Handle: $409.1m, Revenue: $16.9m, Tax Income: $1.6m

• January 2022: Handle: $500.1m, Revenue: $35.5m, Tax Income: $3.3m

What is legal to bet on in Indiana?

Players in Indiana have a myriad of different betting options available. Players can enjoy wagering on an array of betting lines, including getting odds for futures, spreads, prop bets, and more for various sports, teams, and players. Professional and college sports are still allowed on domestic and offshore apps and sites, and the only excluded sports are youth events or wagering on under 18 players.

In terms of the actual sports available, the options here are almost endless. Of course, the top sports in the US are available, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. All the top American leagues are also available here, as are some smaller leagues from other countries too.

Players can find a wealth of sporting options from the US and abroad. These include rugby, soccer, golf, tennis, MMA, NASCAR, F1, and more. Finally, punters can appreciate horse racing options online and at racetracks within the state.

Gambling news and updates from Indiana

• June 28, 2023: ESPN is reporting that Colts' defensive back is one of a few NFL players that are set to receive a year-long suspension due to gambling violations.

• June 5, 2023: Indianapolis Colts player Isaiah Rodgers Sr. is under investigation for hundreds of sports betting wagers made, including some on his own team.

• May 12, 2023: Sports betting handle in the state has officially surpassed over $1 billion dollars.

• March 22, 2023: Despite their push, the WWE will not be made available to wager on in the state of Indiana.

• March 10, 2023: Casinos in the state report they made over $205 million in the month of February.

• February 21, 2023: The bill that was created for the legalization of online casinos in the state dies in committee. This will mark the third straight year where a bill revolving around this matter failed to be passed.

• January 16, 2023: The Queen of Terre Haute Casino is facing another setback in its construction due to a permit from Homeland Security,

• January 12, 2023: A bill under the name HB 1536 has been filed, with its purpose centered around legalizing online casinos in Indiana.

How do mobile sportsbook apps work in Indiana?

Currently, 13 different sportsbook apps are licensed within the Hoosier State. Not only that but IN residents can also access offshore betting apps, and at the time of writing, there are over 10 top apps available here too. So, when it comes to Indiana mobile sports betting, players have plenty of options.

The first apps to become legal within the state were the domestic DraftKings and BetRivers apps launched in October 2019. These different sportsbook apps have all developed much in the same way, and they all offer easy-to-use user interfaces and include live wagering on their platforms.

Finding the betting options, and placing bets, are all done in a very similar manner. Players must locate the sport and league they want to bet on and add it to the betting slip.

When it comes to signing up, the same process applies across all these apps. All domestic apps require geo-location protocols to prove that the player is within the state lines. The usual player details are also required to create an account, and players must be at least 21. The process is relatively easy on every platform.

Getting started - Step-by-step

Regarding sports betting in Indiana, it's essential to understand how to sign up. Players can follow these simple steps to access a range of sportsbooks.

1. Sign up. — Once the player has selected the sportsbook, they must fill out the application form. This means filling out specific personal details such as name, date of birth, last four SSN digits, email, address, etc. Players must verify their accounts to finalize their ability to start IN sports betting.

2. Download the preferred betting app. — Players can download their preferred betting app once the account registration is complete. This means going to the correct store to download the iOS or Android version as needed.

3. Make a deposit, and fund your account. — With the account up and running, it's time for players to deposit using one of many different payment options.

4. Claim offered bonuses. — During this deposit process, players can claim bonuses by inputting the correct bonus code.

5. Place your bets. — With everything set, players can head to the sports betting options and get betting.

Bonuses and IN sports betting offers

Players in Indiana have an array of bonuses available across the different sportsbooks. Depending on the sportsbook, risk-free bets or match deposit bonuses are pretty commonly awarded to new customers.

However, players must also make sure if they need a bonus code to claim the offer. For example, Caesars offers up to $1500 as a match deposit bonus with code BOOLIESCZR, and BetMGM awards a risk-free bet of up to $1000 for newly signed-up players. Similarly, FanDuel and Betway also offer risk-free bets of varying sizes.

Terms and conditions are attached to all bonuses, so players need to check these before accepting them.

Payment methods for depositing

Along with a wealth of different sports betting apps comes a similarly broad selection of payment options. Indeed, Indiana offers most of the usual options, including various credit and debit card options, such as Mastercard and Visa. In addition, many different eWallets are available, including the well-known and respected Neteller.

Prepaid options including Paysafecard and PayNearMe are commonly available too. Most of these are available for both deposits and withdrawals, though it is wise to check for each specific sportsbook. And all of these offered payment options are of course safe and secure for all IN players.

Trusted Indiana sports betting mobile apps in 2023

As mentioned, players can choose from 13 different sportsbook apps licensed within Indiana, each of which has excellent betting options. Here are some of the top apps in the state:

1. DraftKings launched in Indiana in October 2019 as one of the first options available. This sportsbook has also enjoyed a lot of success in other states across the US. Initially starting life as a fantasy sports app, it has branched out and become a hugely successful all-around sportsbook.

2. BetRivers was the other first app to launch in the state in 2019. This sportsbook partners with the French Lick casino. It has the lowest wagering requirements in the industry and offers one of the most accessible mobile apps, making it a perfect choice for newcomers and other IN bettors.

3. FanDuel launched in 2019 and has since made great partnerships within the state. Notably, this sportsbook is partnered with the Indianapolis Colts and offers the first NFL ticket package for players to claim.

Indiana Sports betting at casinos

Sports gambling has been around for a few years in this state. As IN allows in-person wagering at casinos, racinos, off-track betting locations, and racetracks, there are numerous sports betting options for all players. Currently, 14 legal sportsbooks operate in the state of Indiana, and therefore, players have a wide choice of options.

These retail sportsbook locations include Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa, Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg, Rising Star Casino Resort, and Winner’s Circle Downtown Indianapolis.

Despite an array of retail sportsbooks, the online sports betting market is even more significant. Numerous domestic sports betting apps are available; however, the choice is supported by the number of general offshore betting sites and apps.