New Gambling Law Indiana

NEW ALBANY, IN (WAVE) - A new casino and legalized sports betting are headed to Indiana. Eric Holcomb signed a new law Wednesday that supporters say makes the state more competitive with gambling operations in neighboring states. Thanks to new laws passed in 2007 and 2015 in the state of Indiana, gamblers in the Midwest can easily access several casinos throughout the state.

Indiana sports betting is live for both online and in-person wagering. The first brick-and-mortar sportsbooks opened in Sept. 2019, and the market went online statewide in Oct. 2019.

Read on for more information about Indiana’s growing sports betting market.

Indiana online sports betting now live in 2020

You can now bet on almost any sport at legal online sportsbooks in Indiana. The state has a consistently growing number of sports betting options:

Best Indiana sports betting apps

Sportsbook providers in the state needed to partner with land-based entities in order to offer Indiana sports betting. Nearly every major operator has a path into the market, which could create one of the more competitive situations in the country.

DraftKings Sportsbook and BetRivers were among the earliest apps to launch in the state. But the state has a growing market, and more apps are likely on the way. Here’s a list of live sportsbook apps and others we’ll expect to see eventually:

Latest IN sports betting news and updates

Statutes & Rules

Emergency Rules

Emergency Rule LSA #19-328
Temporarily adds rules regarding charity gaming. Statutory authority: IC 4-32.3-3-3.
Effective July 1, 2019.

Emergency Rule LSA #19-641
Temporarily adds emergency rules regarding sports wagering. Statutory authority: IC 4-38-3-1; IC 4-38-3-2. NOTE: The original emergency document, LSA Document #19-428(E), posted at 20190904-IR-068190428ERA, effective August 28, 2019, expired November 26, 2019.
Effective November 25, 2019.

Emergency Rule LSA #20-76
Temporarily adds emergency rules regarding sports wagering. Statutory authority: IC 4-38-3-1; IC 4-38-3-2. NOTE: The original emergency document, LSA Document #20-76(E), posted at 20200226-IR-068200076ERA, effective February 21, 2020, expired May 21, 2020.

Emergency Rule LSA #20-283
Temporarily adds emergency rules regarding sports wagering. Statutory authority: IC 4-38-3-1; IC 4-38-3-2. NOTE: The original emergency document, LSA Document #20-283(E), posted at 20200527-IR-068200283ERA, effective May 20, 2020, expired August 18, 2020.

Rulemaking Docket

Comments regarding proposed rules may be submitted by
email rules@igc.in.gov or by
mail, attention to:
Indiana Gaming Commission - Legal Division
East Tower - Suite 1600
101 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Comments may be inspected, upon request, at the Indiana Gaming Commission at 101 W Washington Street East Tower, Suite 1600, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Proposed Rule LSA #20-466
Adds 68 IAC 21-8, 68 IAC 21-9, 68 IAC 21-10, 68 IAC 21-11, 68 IAC 21-12, 68 IAC 21-13, and 68 IAC 21-14 regarding charity gaming. Repeals 68 IAC 21-1, 68 IAC 21-2, 68 IAC 21-3, 68 IAC 21-4, 68 IAC 21-5, 68 IAC 21-6, and 68 IAC 21-7.
Notice of Intent to Adopt proposed rule LSA #20-466

Proposed Rule LSA #20-446
Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.5-2, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the seventh year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
Notice of Intent to Adopt Proposed Rule LSA# 20-446
Publisher’s Receipt for Final Document

Proposed Rule LSA #20-420
Adds new 68 IAC 27 to provide basic consumer protections and create a lawful and secure environment for Indiana residents to participate in sports wagering.
Notice of Intent to Adopt proposed rule LSA #20-420

Proposed Rule LSA #19-384
Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.5-2, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the seventh year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
Notice of intent to readopt a rule LSA #19-384

Proposed Rule LSA #18-283
Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.5-2, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the seventh year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
Notice of intent to readopt a rule LSA #18-283

Proposed Rule LSA #17-350
Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.5-2, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the seventh year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
Notice of intent to readopt a rule LSA #17-350

Proposed Rule LSA #17-224
Adds new 68 IAC 26 to provide basic consumer protections and create a lawful and secure environment for Indiana residents to participate in paid fantasy sports games.
Notice of intent to adopt proposed rule LSA #17-224
Paid Fantasy Sports Draft Rules (Current as of September 27, 2017)
Notice of Public Hearing
Hearing to take place, Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10:00a.m. at the Indiana Gaming Commission,
101 W. Washington St., Suite 1600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 - Executive Conference Room.
Comments can be submitted now and up until the close of business on the date of the public hearing.
Economic Impact Statement
Small Business Ombudsman Comments RE Rules
IC 4-22-2-19 Notice

Copies of the rule, public comments and the agency's response to public comments can be inspected at the Indiana Gaming Commission, 101 W. Washington St., Suite 1600, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
The IGC expects to adopt a Final Rule at its business meeting scheduled for November 16, 2017 (estimated).
The Final Rule is expected to be submitted to the Attorney General by November of 2017 (estimated).
The Final Rule is expected to be submitted to the Governor for signature by December of 2017 (estimated).

Proposed Rule LSA #16-383
Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.5-2, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the seventh year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.
Notice of intent to readopt proposed rule LSA #16-383

Final Rules

Final Rule #17-224
Adds 68 IAC 26 concerning paid fantasy sports. Statutory authority: IC 4-33-24-13.
Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher.

Final Rule #16-52
Amends several sections, removing duplicative language related to ethics, disciplinary actions, excursions, and deviation from provisions.
Effective November 16, 2016.

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Final Rule #15-84
Adds rules to regulate limited mobile gaming.
Effective February 6, 2016.

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Final Rule #15-113
Amends various rules to remove obsolete language relating to tokens.
Effective December 13, 2015.
Final Rule #15-249
Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.5-2, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the seventh year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date.
Effective November 1, 2015.