https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/ New laws, launches, tax changes and enacted bills on gambling in Indiana. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-07-01:HB 1052 sweepstakes ban and VEP extension to sports wagering Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-06:IGC tables NCAA's request to ban college player prop bets st Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-05-27:Indiana Public Broadcasting reports IGC officials say predic Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-03-13:Gov. Mike Braun signs HB 1052, banning dual-currency online Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/legislation/indiana/#IN2026HB1038 bill:IN2026HB1038 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Provides that the horse racing commission may issue three satellite facility licenses (instead of four per permit holder under current law). Requires Allen County, DeKalb County, and Steuben County to place a public question on the 2026 general election ballot that seeks approval from the voters to permit inland casino gambling. Authorizes the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to award a new riverboat license for an inland casino in Allen County, DeKalb County, or Steuben County. Prohibits the commission from awarding an owner's license to operate a casino in Allen County, DeKalb County, or Steuben County if the voters of the county do not approve casino gaming in the county. Specifies application requirements, including local government support and the applicant's commitment and plan to invest at least $500,000,000 for the development of a casino and nongaming amenities. Requires an approved applicant to pay $150,000,000 to the commission to be deposited by the commission as foll https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-02-18:Indiana Senate passes HB 1052, 37-8 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-02-02:Indiana House passes HB 1052 sweepstakes-casino ban, 87-11 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-01-20:HB 1078 pulled from House floor calendar; dies for the 2026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-01-06:HB 1078 (iLottery, online draw games/e-instants) advances ou Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2026-01:iGaming amendment attached to HB 1052 gets no committee vote Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2025-12:SB 120, barring college athletes from betting on their own s Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/legislation/indiana/#IN2025SB43 bill:IN2025SB43 Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Requires the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to contract with an independent, qualified gaming industry research firm to conduct a study to identify the top two regions in the state where an owner's license for a riverboat could locate gaming operations. Requires the commission to present the results of the study to the state budget committee not later than November 1, 2025. https://gamblingatlas.org/legislation/indiana/#IN2025HB1053 bill:IN2025HB1053 Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Specifies that the horse racing commission (IHRC) may adopt rules that incorporate by reference the most current version of the: (1) model rules; and (2) model rules concerning foreign substances; adopted by the Association of Racing Commissioners International. Provides that, after June 30, 2025, the governor shall appoint the director of the IHRC and the director of the IHRC shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Removes the requirement that the IHRC appoint an assistant director and provides that the director shall hire an assistant director. Provides that a contracted steward or judge is considered an employee of the IHRC for the purpose of receiving representation by the attorney general in certain suits. Changes references to the horse racing tracks. Provides that judges and stewards may suspend a license for not more than three years on behalf of the IHRC. (Current law allows judges and stewards to suspend a license for not more than one year on behalf of the IHRC.) Provid https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2025-05:SB 94 takes effect, barring unauthorized lottery courier ope Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT IC 4-30 (as amended by SB 94 (2025)) https://gamblingatlas.org/legislation/indiana/#IN2025SB108 bill:IN2025SB108 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Provides that, beginning January 1, 2026, a facility or location may not be used for the purpose of conducting a bingo event or a casino game night on more than three calendar days per calendar week. Provides that a qualified organization may use the net proceeds from an allowable activity for any lawful purpose. Requires a qualified organization with an adjusted gross revenue with annual gross receipts of $1,000,000 or more from casino game night activities to submit its records for an independent audit as part of its application for renewal. Requires a worker or operator conducting or assisting in the conducting of a casino game night to wear an identification card. Allows a qualified organization to conduct an electronic raffle, subject to certain requirements. https://gamblingatlas.org/legislation/indiana/#IN2025HB1490 bill:IN2025HB1490 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT Allows the horse racing commission (commission) to issue a license for certain individuals to provide teeth floating on a licensed horse race track in Indiana. Provides an exception to the licensing and special permits requirements of veterinary medicine for certain individuals who are licensed by the commission. https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2025-04-01:Indiana Senate passes SB 94 banning lottery courier services Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2025-01-28:2025 online lottery/gambling expansion bill (HB 1432) clears Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2021-11-01:IGC adopts permanent sports wagering rule (LSA Document Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT IGC Resolution 2021-107 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2021-01-22:Gov. Holcomb and Pokagon Band Chairman Matthew Wesaw sign 20 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2020-11-23:IGC readopts and extends emergency sports wagering rule Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT IGC Resolution 2020-161 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2019-10-22:FanDuel becomes Indiana's third live online sportsbook Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2019-10-03:First Indiana mobile sportsbooks (BetRivers, DraftKings) go Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2019-09-01:Retail sports wagering launches at Indiana casinos and racin Sun, 01 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2019-08-28:Indiana Gaming Commission adopts emergency rules for sports Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT IGC Resolution 2019-115 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:2019-05-08:Gov. Holcomb signs HEA 1015, legalizing retail and mobile sp Wed, 08 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT 2019 Ind. Acts, HEA 1015 https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:1989-10-13:Hoosier Lottery sells its first scratch-off ticket Fri, 13 Oct 1989 12:00:00 GMT https://gamblingatlas.org/states/indiana/#timeline event:IN:1988-11-08:Indiana voters approve constitutional amendment lifting the Tue, 08 Nov 1988 12:00:00 GMT