Indiana sports betting: legal sportsbooks & rules for 2026

Is sports betting legal in Indiana?

Yes.

• Indiana's legislature passed House Enrolled Act 1015 on the final day of its 2019 session, April 25, and Governor Eric Holcomb signed it into law on May 8, 2019, making Indiana the 13th state to legalize sports betting post-PASPA.
• The same bill that authorized sports wagering also approved construction of two new casinos in the state, a genuinely notable pairing that reflected Indiana's broader approach of treating sports betting as one piece of a larger gaming-industry modernization rather than a standalone policy question.

Indiana moved quickly from there: retail sportsbooks opened September 1, 2019, and online and mobile betting followed just over a month later, on October 3, 2019, when DraftKings and BetRivers became the first apps to go live - making Indiana the third state to launch full mobile sports betting, behind only Nevada and New Jersey. Sports betting in Indiana is regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC), specifically through its Sports Wagering and Paid Fantasy Sports Division, and you must be at least 21 years old and physically located within Indiana to place a bet, whether online or in person.

Indiana's licensing structure allows up to three online skins per license, with an initial license fee of $100,000 and a $50,000 annual renewal fee. Up to 15 retail locations are permitted statewide, and Indiana's riverboat casinos have been permitted to move their operations onto land in recent years as part of the state's broader casino-law modernization - a genuinely practical shift given how much of Indiana's historic casino industry was originally built around riverboat gaming licenses.

Best Indiana sportsbook apps

The Indiana Gaming Commission's vendor page, current as of July 27, 2026, lists 11 mobile sportsbook brands. The lineup includes established national books plus smaller brands, giving bettors meaningful room to compare prices before placing a wager. The table below focuses on consumer-facing brands and links to our existing reviews where available.

See our sportsbook reviews hub for the full scoring methodology, then use the line shopping strategy guide to compare odds across multiple books instead of assuming every Indiana app posts the same price.

Which sports can you bet on in Indiana?

Indiana's approved-event catalogue includes the major U.S. professional leagues, IndyCar, NASCAR, golf, tennis, combat sports, international soccer and many additional events. Indiana also specifically approves NCAA Division I competition across sports listed in the catalogue, which matters in a state with Indiana, Purdue, Notre Dame, Butler and a major college basketball following.

Bet types & live betting in Indiana

Indiana books offer the familiar core markets - moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, futures, team props and live betting - across approved events. If those terms are new, start with our types of sports bets guide, moneyline explainer and odds and lines guide.

Retail sportsbooks in Indiana

Indiana's retail network is tied to licensed casinos, racinos and off-track betting facilities.

• The IGC's July 2026 certificate-holder list includes properties around the state, so retail betting is not limited to Indianapolis.
• Mobile betting still dominates statewide handle, but in-person books remain useful for cash transactions, game-day viewing and bettors who prefer a staffed counter or kiosk.

Why Indiana has no online casino - and now restricts sweepstakes casinos

Indiana still does not authorize regulated real-money online casino gaming. The source page you supplied correctly emphasizes that sports betting has matured much faster than iGaming in the state; the most important 2026 update is that Indiana also moved against online sweepstakes casino products rather than creating a regulated casino framework.

If online casino gaming is important to you, compare Indiana with states that already regulate real-money iGaming, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey or West Virginia. Those markets are fundamentally different from Indiana's sports-betting-only online model.

How Indiana compares to other states

Indiana's 9.5% sportsbook tax sits near the lower end of major regulated markets and helps explain why so many national brands continue to operate there. It is close to Michigan's 8.4% sports wagering rate and West Virginia's 10%, while remaining far below Illinois's progressive structure and New York's 51% mobile rate.

How to sign up for an Indiana sportsbook

Indiana permits remote registration, so the process can be completed from a phone or computer without visiting a casino. You must still pass identity checks and the sportsbook must verify that you are physically inside Indiana before it accepts a wager.

Indiana sports betting taxes and current market numbers

Sports betting winnings are generally taxable income for the bettor at the federal and Indiana levels. Tax reporting depends on your individual circumstances, so this page does not replace advice from a qualified tax professional.

For operators, Indiana's sports wagering tax is 9.5% of adjusted gross receipts.

• The IGC's April 2026 revenue report showed roughly $491.4 million in statewide handle, about $49.7 million in taxable adjusted gross revenue and approximately $4.72 million in sports wagering tax for that reporting month.
• Parlays were the largest category in the report's year-to-date handle table, followed by basketball and other markets.

Responsible gambling resources in Indiana

The Indiana Gaming Commission regulates licensed sportsbooks and maintains both a Voluntary Exclusion Program and an Internet Self Restriction Program.

• Sportsbooks also provide account-level tools such as deposit limits, cool-off periods and activity controls.
• If betting is causing financial stress, chasing losses or interfering with daily life, stop wagering and use the support tools available.

Indiana sports betting FAQ

When did sports betting become legal in Indiana?

Governor Eric Holcomb signed HEA 1015 on May 8, 2019. Retail betting launched September 1, 2019, and statewide mobile wagering followed October 3, 2019.

How many sportsbook apps are active in Indiana?

The Indiana Gaming Commission's vendor list dated July 27, 2026 includes 11 mobile brands: Bally Bet, bet365, BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars, DraftKings, Fanatics, FanDuel, Hard Rock Bet, SBK and theScore Bet.

Can I bet on Indiana, Purdue or Notre Dame games?

Yes, when the event is an approved NCAA Division I market. Indiana's betting directive prohibits in-play collegiate player proposition wagers, and sportsbooks may apply additional restrictions.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Indiana?

Indiana enacted Public Law 153 in March 2026, establishing civil penalties for prohibited online sweepstakes casino games. The Indiana Gaming Commission said fines for violations would begin July 1, 2026.

Does Indiana have legal online casino gaming?

No. Indiana does not currently authorize regulated real-money online casino gaming.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Indiana?

21. This applies to both mobile and retail sports wagering.

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