Despite being home to a number of professional sports teams, Indiana has proved largely resistant to the idea of online gambling. However, in May 2019, a bill was finally passed to legalize online sports betting.
Since then, a number of Indiana betting apps, including DraftKings and BetMGM have become fully operational in the Hoosier state, and they have proved incredibly popular with sports bettors. New customers can also claim some fantastic Indiana sports betting promos.
Sports Betting Sites in Indiana
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In Indiana, you can currently access betting sites to wager online for all major sports and competitions; with NFL and NBA proving the most popular, alongside horse racing, and entertainment events. It is also legal to wager on college sports and drafts, despite being prohibited in some neighboring states.
As well as being able to wager on popular entertainment events – including awards ceremonies such as The Oscars, horse racing fans can also wager on all major US tracks at one of four off-track locations.
BetRivers Indiana became the first legal sportsbook in the Hoosier State, with a number of betting sites, such as FanDuel and Caesars Sportsbook, following suit.
Daily Fantasy in Indiana
The practice of wagering on daily fantasy sports is legal in the state of Indiana. With the popularity of online sportsbooks in the state having grown exponentially in 2020, you can now access a range of one-day fantasy sports with the chance to play for real money. Season-long fantasy betting is also proving to be incredibly popular with sports fans in the area.
You can choose from a range of different options including fantasy football, fantasy basketball, and fantasy soccer, with sites such as FanDuel now offering Indiana residents the chance to play on a daily basis.
Online Casino in Indiana
Indiana plays host to several land-based casinos but, unfortunately, you cannot currently access online casinos in the state. However, recent reports have suggested that there are plans to legalize online casino wagering in 2021. There are no state-sanctioned sites currently in operation, and offshore sites do not fall under US law.
Despite this, many land-based casino venues provide an opportunity to enjoy classic games such as Blackjack and Roulette, with several poker rooms also available. Popular Land-based casinos include the Hollywood Casino in Lawrenceburg and the Indiana Grand Racing and Casino in Shelbyville.
Online Poker in Indiana
Playing online poker remains largely prohibited in Indiana, although you can access the game via any of the state’s land-based casinos. Global Poker is the main exception, with this legal online site, which covers the majority of the US, using a unique workaround approach to the state sweepstakes laws; which allows you to access real-money poker tables 24/7.
Despite this, poker is extremely popular in Indiana, and the state has staged a number of regional tournaments in recent years. There are also active cardrooms located within land-based casinos including the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City and the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.
Esports in Indiana
Indiana is one of a handful of states which prohibits wagering on eSports. Despite its growing popularity, and the fact that the state is home to multiple eSports events, wagering on tournaments and competitions remains completely illegal. Although sites such as William Hill offer eSports markets to residents of neighboring states, Indiana bettors will be unable to access these.
Lottery in Indiana
Purchasing lottery tickets, and betting on draws, online is not currently legal in the state. However, there are multiple land-based lotteries currently in operation throughout Indiana, and you can choose to take part in either instate or multi-state draws. Scratch-offs are also incredibly popular with Hoosiers. A lottery app is available; however, this only permits you to check their numbers as well as view information about forthcoming draws.
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