Indiana Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Indiana. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Indiana. Indiana legalized and regulated DFS in 2016.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
RESTRICTEDThe minimum gambling age in Indiana is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gambling.
Casino Minimum Age
21+ for casinos/sports betting; 18+ for lottery
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor; venues face license revocation.
Minimum Gambling Age
18-21 depending on type
Online Casinos & Poker
ILLEGALIndiana permits online sports betting but does not currently authorize online casino gambling or poker. The Indiana Gaming Commission regulates gambling under IC 4-33, but online casino games remain prohibited.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of online casino gambling software is prohibited.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or distribution of online casino gambling software is illegal.
Penalties
Violations can result in misdemeanors or felonies under IC 35-45-5.
Minimum Age
21 years old for legal gambling activities.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Online Gambling / Sports Betting in Indiana has not yet been verified. In March 2026, Governor Braun signed HB 1052 into law, officially banning online sweepstakes casinos.
Online Gambling Rules
Unverified
Licensed Operators
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Minimum Age
Unverified
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Indiana as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. A 2026 law banned sweepstakes casinos but exempted peer-to-peer skill-based poker games.
Home Game Rules
Legal for social games without a rake
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Taking a rake converts it to illegal gambling.
Age Requirements
Varies, typically 18+
Sports Betting
RESTRICTEDSports betting is legal with restrictions in Indiana. No significant changes since the launch in 2019.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Indiana launched sports betting in September 2019 under HB 1015. Online/mobile and retail available. Competitive market with FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, BetRivers, and others. Indiana was an early mover and has a mature market.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide. Retail sportsbooks at licensed casinos and racinos. Operator tax rate: 9.5% of adjusted gross revenue.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face Level 5 felony charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
21+