Indiana

When you think of rich sports history and tradition, Indiana comes to mind, so it is only right that it has one of the most well-rounded sports betting scenes in the country. The Hoosier State has offered residents a strong selection of retail and mobile betting options since 2019.

The best place to start regarding what is legal to bet on in Indiana is by reviewing what is not since that list is much smaller. Residents of IN cannot wager on e-sports or any athlete under 18 years of age.

While you can’t specifically bet on any athlete under 18, bettors in the state can wager on in-state colleges and NCAA events, which is not allowed in most places. In addition to free reign to bet on professional and collegiate sports, residents can also wager on horse racing and access an excellent selection of DFS products.

Online sports betting in The Hoosier State

Legalizing sports betting took years of fighting, negotiations, and countless bills in some states. However, in Indiana, lawmakers presented a sports betting bill prior to PASPA being overturned by the Supreme Court, as they were anticipating how they would vote. While there was some initial pushback in Indiana initially, the state’s governor, Eric Holcomb, passed HB 1015 on May 8th, 2019, legalizing retail and online betting.

Retail betting debuted in September of that year, and mobile betting, not far behind, launched in October. With the Hoosier State wasting no time after PASPA was overturned to get sports betting into the hands of their residents, they have consistently pulled in big-time numbers in terms of tax revenue.

Since every online sportsbook needs to partner with a retail shop in IN, there are currently ten active mobile betting apps available in the state, and that number could potentially grow over time.

Not only are ten sports betting apps active in the state, but there are also ten of the biggest betting apps on the market. These apps include BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetRivers. Additionally, the state has opened its doors to some of the newest betting products, including Fanatics Sportsbook and ESPN Bet.

One of the biggest draws of Indiana and its vast sports betting market is the fact that many sportsbooks offer high-end promotions for both new and existing customers. This makes it easy and beneficial for customers to create multiple betting accounts, which we always recommend if it is an option.

All legal IN sports betting apps in 2025 (from newest to oldest):

Recently Closed Online Sportsbooks

Sports betting & gambling legislation in IN

There are a few rules that all bettors must abide by when they are trying to place a wager in the Hoosier State. For starters, the legal gambling age is 21, so while you do not have to be a resident of IN to place a wager inside the state lines, you must at least be of age.

Remote registration is an option when using one of the dozen mobile betting apps available. If a bettor is looking to place a live wager but cannot, that is because the Indiana Gaming Commission can restrain in-play betting whenever it pleases. When it comes to taxes, all bettors in the state are subject to a 3.23% tax rate on their winnings, which is quite low compared to other states with legalized gambling and sports betting.

The Indiana Gaming Commission regulates the rules and regulations for bettors and all 12 mobile books, as it oversees all gambling activity in the state. This commission does not take its job lightly, either, so as long as customers are using regulated and licensed shops in the state, they are in good hands.

The only other real change that could eventually come to the state’s gambling legislation is the discussion of whether online casinos and online poker should be legalized in the state. Well, at the start of 2025, Rep. Ethan Manning introduced House Bill 1432, which would legalize online casinos while taxing them between 22% and 30% based on the casino's earnings. While it is still early in the process, there is optimism this bill can get over the finish line.

Most recent updates from the IN sports betting scene

• January 21, 2025: After falling short in the National Championship, Notre Dame has opened at (+1600) to win the 2025-26 title.

• January 15, 2025: Coming off their blowout loss to Illinois at home, the Indiana Hoosiers are (+270) to make the NCAA Tournament.

• January 13, 2025: With a chance to win their first National Championship since 1988, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are (+7.5) point underdogs to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

• January 2, 2025: After being eliminated from the playoffs last week, the Indianapolis Colts will close their season as (-5) point favorites over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

• December 23, 2024: With a win over the Titans, the Colts were able to keep their playoff hopes alive. Indianapolis will now play the Giants in week 17 as (-7.5) point favorites.

• December 16, 2024: By letting the Broncos comeback and beat them, the Indianapolis Colts are now (+750) to make the playoffs.

• December 9, 2024: The Indiana Hoosiers will play on the road at Notre Dame to start the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers are currently (+7.5) point underdogs.

• December 2, 2024: After blowing out Purdue in the regular season finale, the Indiana Hoosiers are (+4000) to win the National Championship.

• November 18, 2024: Legendz Social Sportsbook debuts in Indiana and 42 states, offering free play, high RTP, and props for players 18+. Daily rewards and the chance to redeem real prizes make it a standout in the social betting market.

In-person sports betting sites and locations

The state’s casinos, race tracks, and off-track betting facilities all became eligible for retail sports betting when HB 1015 was passed in May 2019. Indiana already had plenty of casinos and race tracks in operation prior to PASPA being overturned, but this opened the door for these older casinos to partner with the new faces of sports betting, including DraftKings, FanDuel, and more.

As of right now, there are 13 retail locations across IN, but that number is expected to grow in 2025. The Terre Haute Casino Resort is finally expected to open its doors at some point in the year after months of investigations regarding a corruption scandal, as well as some issues with construction permits.

Sports betting in neighboring states

Indiana is part of a solid group of Midwest states that offer sports betting legally. If IN residents needed to travel locally, there is a good chance they would be able to continue to place legal sports wagers, as Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio all have at least some form of gambling.

For more information on these surrounding states' gambling legislations, you can click on their name in the list down below.

Sports betting revenue impact on Indiana's economy

With ten mobile sportsbooks available in the state, along with plenty of retail options, Indiana has consistently produced big numbers for sports betting handle and revenue. During 2024, the state's monthly betting handle averaged around $425 million, which resulted in an average of over $41 million in sportsbooks' revenue and approx $4 million in tax share for the state each month.

Regarding licensing for sportsbooks and retailers, Indiana has plenty to go around. All mobile sportsbooks are required to partner with a casino in the state, and the annual license fee for these operators is $50,000. These operators are subject to a 9.5% tax rate for both online and retail betting, and that is one of the lowest rates amongst states with legalized sports betting.

Even with the lower tax rate, Indiana's tax coffers still make solid money from sports betting monthly. Additionally, in 2023 alone, IN did not have a month where it finished with less than $200 million in handle and just one month where it made less than $20 million in revenue. These are very impressive metrics when you consider that Indiana is the 17th largest state in terms of population.

Indiana sports betting record months:

• Sports betting handle: November 2024 ($614,362,613)

• Revenue: November 2024 ($68,591,523)

• Tax income: November 2024 ($6,516,194)

Latest IN sports betting revenue report breakdown (December 2024)

Reported by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

• Total betting handle: $563,624,406

  • Online handle: $550,931,332

  • Retail handle: $12,693,074

• Winnings Paid to Players: $532,154,392

  • Hold: 5.59%

• Adjusted revenue: $31,479,014

• Tax revenue for the state: $2,990,506

What sports did IN bettors wager the most in Dec 2024?

1. Football ($173.4m placed bets)

2. Basketball ($146.7m)

3. Other ($52.8m)

Top 7 online sportsbooks in the state in December 2024:

1. FanDuel (Handle: $199.2m, Revenue: $8.9m)

2. DraftKings (Handle: $185.6m, Revenue: $11.8m)

3. BetMGM (Handle: $39.4m, Revenue: $2.4m)

4. Fanatics Sportsbook (Handle: $26.4m, Revenue: $1.7m)

5. Caesars Sportsbook (Handle: $28.1m, Revenue: $1.4m)

6. Bet365 (Handle: $28m, Revenue: $1.6m)

7. ESPN Bet (Handle: $19.3m, Revenue: $951,956)

Recent revenue report data - Compared to the previous year (YoY)

IN sports betting revenue in 2024

The table below gathers Indiana's sports betting handle, revenue, and tax income figures from 2024. In this breakdown, the bracketed percentage shows how the handle and revenue figures have changed compared to the previous month.

Yearly revenue data