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[4 open · 2 restricted · 8 closed · 2 uncertain · 4 not yet assessed → 20 classes](#products) Collected 25 Oct 2026 · Published 25 Oct 2026 · Changed 4 Oct 2026 [PDF](report.pdf) [Sign in for PDF](https://advennt.io/auth/) [Compare](/compare/?j=indiana) Jurisdiction scope: [United States (Federal)](/jurisdictions/united-states/) Indiana ## Can we offer our product? Every product class, in fixed taxonomy order. The band is what you can do; where the recorded legal status says something the band does not, it is shown beside the product. ### Player products - CasinoProhibited · Models agreeXClosed - PokerProhibitedXClosed - BingoProhibited · Models agreeXClosed - LotteryState monopolyXClosed - Sports bettingOOpen - Other event bettingModels agreeRRestrictedVaries by form · 1Political and elections: prohibited - Horse and greyhound racing betting–Not yet assessed - Esports bettingProhibited · Models agreeXClosed - Exchange bettingGrey zone · Models agree?Uncertain - Pool betting–Not yet assessed - Virtual event bettingProhibited · Models agreeXClosed - Fantasy sportsOOpen - Skill gamesProhibited · Models agreeXClosedVaries by form · 1Pure skill: outside_perimeter - Prediction markets–Not yet assessed - SweepstakesGrey zone?Uncertain - Free play–Not yet assessed ### Supply roles - Software / B2BRRestricted - Affiliate marketingOOpen - Payments for gamblingOOpen ### Settlement rail - Crypto gamblingProhibitedXClosed Class-level certainty is graded for 7 of 20 classes. ## Board briefing Indiana is a low-tax, stable, tethered sports-wagering market — attractive for sportsbook operators and B2B suppliers, closed to iGaming. #### What has changed - Operator count settled at 11 (Unibet/Betway exited 2024; Fanatics absorbed PointsBet). iGaming failed again in 2025–26. A sweepstakes ban (HB 1052) takes effect 1 July 2026. iLottery legislation advanced in committee. #### What to do now - Sports operators should secure a casino/racino tether and IGC vendor licence to exploit the 9.5% GGR tax. B2B suppliers should target the 11 active operators via service-provider licensing. Do not plan around iGaming. #### What to watch - iLottery enactment, any renewed iGaming push in a future session, HB 1052 sweepstakes enforcement, and the Pokagon Band compact status. ## 11 answers, each dated and graded The weather grades favourability for an operator, not legality: legality is the product table above. The left rule is our confidence: solid confirmed, dashed probable, dotted uncertain. 01 · What kind of market is this? ### Overview Favourable Indiana enacted two restrictive gambling-adjacent instruments this period: a prohibition on online sweepstakes games built on dual- or multi-currency systems where virtual currency can be exchanged for cash or prizes (House Bill 1052, enacted as Public Law 153, signed 12 March 2026, effective 1 July… Full analysis · 132 words Indiana enacted two restrictive gambling-adjacent instruments this period: a prohibition on online sweepstakes games built on dual- or multi-currency systems where virtual currency can be exchanged for cash or prizes (House Bill 1052, enacted as Public Law 153, signed 12 March 2026, effective 1 July 2026), and a collegiate athlete proposition-bet restriction (Senate Bill 120, effective 1 July 2026). Separately, the Indiana Gaming Commission unanimously denied a broader NCAA petition to prohibit all college player proposition bets statewide, deferring that policy question to the legislature rather than resolving it through administrative rulemaking. The commission also granted ten procedural rule waivers to Indiana casinos since June 2025, covering promotions review, staffing, and badge-wear requirements, indicating a lighter-touch administrative posture on non-integrity matters even as the legislature tightens rules on unlicensed adjacent product categories. - sports-only market — iGaming blocked - tether to Indiana casino/racino required - regional competition from Ohio, Michigan, Illinois Confirmed AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/overview/) 02 · Can we get a licence? ### Licensing and regulation Favourable House Bill 1052 was enacted as Public Law 153, signed 12 March 2026 and effective 1 July 2026, prohibiting online sweepstakes games built on dual- or multi-currency systems where virtual currency can be exchanged for cash or prizes. The statute gives the Indiana Gaming Commission civil penalty autho… Full analysis · 111 words House Bill 1052 was enacted as Public Law 153, signed 12 March 2026 and effective 1 July 2026, prohibiting online sweepstakes games built on dual- or multi-currency systems where virtual currency can be exchanged for cash or prizes. The statute gives the Indiana Gaming Commission civil penalty authority against operators who knowingly serve Indiana residents with prohibited sweepstakes products. This closes a product category that had previously operated in unaddressed legal space in Indiana, without altering the state's existing licensed activity classes for sports betting and casino gaming. The instrument is a statute rather than an administrative rule, placing enforcement authority squarely with the commission under a now-in-force civil penalty mechanism. Confirmed AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/licensing/) 03 · How hard is entry, really? ### Market entry in practice Favourable Commercially attractive and structurally accessible for tethered sports-wagering operators. The 9.5% GGR tax is among the lowest in the US, creating strong operator margin; 11 active operators demonstrate a vibrant market. The tether requirement is manageable given multiple casino/racino partners. A… Full analysis · 59 words Commercially attractive and structurally accessible for tethered sports-wagering operators. The 9.5% GGR tax is among the lowest in the US, creating strong operator margin; 11 active operators demonstrate a vibrant market. The tether requirement is manageable given multiple casino/racino partners. A good-priority market for sports operators seeking low-tax jurisdictions, and a target base of 11 operators for B2B suppliers. Confirmed AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/market-entry/) 04 · What do the licences cost? ### Licence fees Favourable Operator (vendor) licences carry a $100,000 initial fee and a $50,000 annual renewal under IGC rules; tether casinos/racinos hold master certificates. Fees are modest relative to other US states. Probable AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/fees/) 05 · What is the tax take? ### Tax Favourable Indiana levies a flat 9.5% tax on adjusted gross sports-wagering revenue (GGR), applied to both retail and online — one of the lowest rates in the US. A 0.25% federal excise on handle also applies. Confirmed AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/taxes/) 06 · Can we move player money? ### Payments and banking Favourable Standard US online sports-wagering payment stack: licensed Indiana operators accept ACH, debit/credit cards, e-wallets and prepaid. MCC 7995 is functional for IGC-licensed operators. BSA/FinCEN AML obligations apply with SAR/CTR filing; the IGC requires an AML compliance programme. Probable AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/payments/) 07 · Can we advertise? ### Marketing Favourable The IGC regulates marketing through licence conditions and responsible-gaming requirements; there is no state-specific blanket advertising ban beyond standard 21+ targeting and RG messaging. Operators run aggressive promotional and bonus activity. Sports-team sponsorships (Colts, Pacers) are broadly… Full analysis · 52 words The IGC regulates marketing through licence conditions and responsible-gaming requirements; there is no state-specific blanket advertising ban beyond standard 21+ targeting and RG messaging. Operators run aggressive promotional and bonus activity. Sports-team sponsorships (Colts, Pacers) are broadly permitted. Affiliate marketing requires no separate licence but sits under IGC oversight of promotional activity. Probable AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/marketing/) 08 · What must the platform meet? ### Technical compliance Favourable Geolocation is mandatory — bettors must be physically within Indiana, verified via geofencing technology. No specific server-residency requirement was identified in available sources; recorded as none pending IGC technical-standards confirmation. Systems must be certified by an independent testing l… Full analysis · 39 words Geolocation is mandatory — bettors must be physically within Indiana, verified via geofencing technology. No specific server-residency requirement was identified in available sources; recorded as none pending IGC technical-standards confirmation. Systems must be certified by an independent testing lab. Probable AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/technical/) 09 · Can we ship through apps and platforms? ### Distribution and platforms Favourable Online and mobile-app distribution channels for dual-currency sweepstakes-game products are prohibited statewide effective July 1, 2026 under House Bill 1052. This is a new statutory foreclosure of a distribution channel that had previously been operating in Indiana without a defined statutory prohi… Full analysis · 62 words Online and mobile-app distribution channels for dual-currency sweepstakes-game products are prohibited statewide effective July 1, 2026 under House Bill 1052. This is a new statutory foreclosure of a distribution channel that had previously been operating in Indiana without a defined statutory prohibition. No other distribution-platform developments, such as app-store, ISP, or payment-provider platform restrictions, were identified in this cycle's research for Indiana. Probable AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/distribution/) 10 · How hard does the regulator enforce? ### Enforcement Favourable The Indiana Gaming Commission unanimously denied an NCAA petition, heard around September 2026, to prohibit college player proposition bets statewide, instead deferring the broader policy question to the legislature rather than resolving it through administrative rulemaking. This leaves the narrower… Full analysis · 148 words The Indiana Gaming Commission unanimously denied an NCAA petition, heard around September 2026, to prohibit college player proposition bets statewide, instead deferring the broader policy question to the legislature rather than resolving it through administrative rulemaking. This leaves the narrower Senate Bill 120 restriction, which prohibits sports betting certificate holders and vendors from accepting proposition bets from a collegiate athlete on the sport that athlete plays, as the operative rule; SB120 carries a civil penalty of up to 10,000 dollars against the athlete and took effect 1 July 2026. Separately, Public Law 153, signed 12 March 2026 and effective 1 July 2026, gives the commission civil penalty authority against operators who knowingly serve Indiana residents with prohibited dual- or multi-currency sweepstakes products. Together these developments show a commission willing to enforce narrowly-drawn statutory prohibitions but unwilling to expand its own rulemaking reach beyond what the legislature has enacted. Confirmed AI-generated 5 enforcement events [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/enforcement/) 11 · What is coming? ### Outlook Favourable Indiana is a commercially stable, operator-friendly sports-wagering market anchored by its low 9.5% tax. iGaming has been blocked across consecutive sessions and remains unlikely near-term. iLottery legislation advanced in committee in 2026 but is not enacted. A sweepstakes ban (HB 1052) is set to t… Full analysis · 58 words Indiana is a commercially stable, operator-friendly sports-wagering market anchored by its low 9.5% tax. iGaming has been blocked across consecutive sessions and remains unlikely near-term. iLottery legislation advanced in committee in 2026 but is not enacted. A sweepstakes ban (HB 1052) is set to take effect 1 July 2026. The 12→11 operator drift reflects normal consolidation, not distress. Confirmed AI-generated [Read full analysis & tables →](/jurisdictions/indiana/outlook/) Evidential record & source register 1 enforcement · 26 red flags · 15 sources · Expand full record ## Enforcement record What the regulator has actually done, newest first. 1 recorded event. - 1 Jan 2024Indiana Gaming Commission · Betfair Interactive US (FanDuel)ConfirmedSource 3 · T1 ## What gets operators fined 26 red flags (12 high, 10 medium, 1 low) and 6 controls that address them. - highNo casino/racino tether securedOnline operators cannot launch without a tether partner.Source 10 · T3 - highOperating online pokerOnline poker is not authorised.Source 10 · T3 - highOperating dual/multi-currency sweepstakes casino post 1 July 2026HB 1052 classifies the vertical as illegal gambling from that date.Source 11 · T3 - highTargeting under-21 audiencesMinimum age is 21; targeting minors breaches RG rules.Source 6 · T3 - highFailure to file SAR/CTRBSA/FinCEN obligations apply; non-filing is a federal violation.Source 7 · T3 - highUncertified wagering systemSystems must pass independent testing-lab certification.Source 8 · T3 - highB2B supply without service-provider licenceSuppliers require IGC approval.Source 3 · T1 - highCrypto-gambling offeringNo IGC-approved crypto pathway exists.Source 10 · T3 - highSelling lottery products outside Hoosier Lottery monopolyLottery is monopolised; iLottery not yet enacted.Source 12 · T3 - highAccepting bets from self-excluded playersIGC exclusion list is binding.Source 6 · T3 - highUnderreporting adjusted gross revenue9.5% GGR tax obligations; misreporting risks penalties.Source 7 · T3 - highMarketing offshore unlicensed sportsbooks to Indiana residentsOffshore sites fall outside IGC oversight and consumer protection.Source 5 · T3 - mediumOffering esports/high-school/youth markets without IGC approvalIGC bans these markets absent specific approval.Source 6 · T3 - mediumBreach of IGC settlement-order conditionsRisks escalation to suspension/revocation.Source 3 · T1 - mediumMisleading bonus/promotional termsIGC oversight of promotions; FTC exposure.Source 6 · T3 - mediumFailure to report suspicious wagering to integrity tip lineIGC requires integrity reporting.Source 4 · T1 - mediumFelony-disqualified key persons without waiverIGC felony-disqualification rules apply to occupational licences.Source 3 · T1 - mediumPrediction-market products marketed as bettingContested legality; state regulators may treat as illegal gambling.Source 5 · T3 - mediumAssuming state licence covers tribal-land operationsPokagon reservation operates under compact/IGRA, not state licence.Source 5 · T3 - mediumUsing non-compliant MCC for gambling transactionsMCC 7995 required for licensed-operator transactions.Source 7 · T3 - mediumPlanning iGaming launch assuming imminent legalisationiGaming repeatedly blocked; no near-term pathway.Source 10 · T3 - mediumOffering pick'em DFS without compliant licensingPick'em/prediction DFS formats face evolving IGC scrutiny.Source 5 · T3 - lowUnderestimating regional cross-border competitionOhio, Michigan, Illinois compete for Indiana-corridor bettors.Source 9 · T3 - criticalOperating online sports wagering without an IGC vendor licenceUnlicensed operation is illegal gambling subject to enforcement.Source 1 · T1 - criticalOffering online casino (iGaming)iGaming is not legal in Indiana; prohibited.Source 10 · T3 - criticalAccepting wagers from outside IndianaGeolocation is mandatory; out-of-state bets are unlawful.Source 6 · T3 ### Controls - 001Tether agreement verificationConfirm a binding affiliation with a licensed Indiana casino/racino before applying.Source 10 · T3 - 002IGC vendor licence maintenanceHold and renew the IGC vendor licence ($100k / $50k).Source 7 · T3 - 003Geolocation enforcementDeploy compliant geofencing to confirm in-state wagering.Source 6 · T3 - 004BSA/AML programmeMaintain SAR/CTR filing and AML compliance programme.Source 7 · T3 - 005System certificationSubmit wagering system to independent testing-lab certification.Source 8 · T3 - 006Self-exclusion screeningScreen against IGC exclusion list at registration and wager.Source 6 · T3 ## Worked scenarios 5 entry scenarios, each with the move we would make. #### National sportsbook seeks Indiana market access. Operator must secure a tether with a licensed casino/racino (3 skins available) and obtain an IGC vendor licence; geolocation and AML programmes required. Do this: Negotiate tether; file IGC licence application; budget $100k initial + $50k renewal. Source 10 · T3 Source 7 · T3 #### B2B platform provider entering Indiana. Provider must hold an IGC service-provider/supplier licence to supply the 11 active operators. Do this: Apply for supplier licence; target existing operators. Source 3 · T1 #### Operator considering iGaming launch. iGaming is not legal; bills failed 2025–26. No pathway exists. Do this: Do not launch iGaming; monitor reform horizon. Source 10 · T3 #### Sweepstakes casino operating in Indiana. Currently grey-zone (IGC says not illegal today), but HB 1052 classifies the vertical as illegal gambling from 1 July 2026. Do this: Exit or restructure before 1 July 2026. Source 11 · T3 Source 14 · T3 #### DFS operator with pick'em format. DFS is separately IGC-licensed under § 4-33-24; pick'em/prediction formats face evolving scrutiny. Do this: Hold DFS operator licence; monitor IGC position on pick'em. Source 2 · T1 Source 5 · T3 ## What we looked for and could not find Confirmed absence is a finding of its own. These are the questions we searched and could not answer from a citable source, with the searches we ran. Never behind the paywall. Fees. full current IGC fee schedule beyond $100k initial / $50k renewal not fully T1-sourced. Competitive landscape. no published unlicensed/offshore market-share figure available. Technical compliance. server-residency / hosting standards not confirmed against IGC technical specs. ## Source register Every source on a four-step tier scale. A claim is never shown at a stronger tier than the source it cites. 15 sources · 4 tier 1 · 11 tier 3 No. Source Tier Verification 1 IN-HEA-1015-2019 T1 of 4 Source 1 · Open in drawer → 2 IN-SEA-339-2016 T1 of 4 Source 2 · Open in drawer → 3 IN-IGC-ORDERS-2024 T1 of 4 Source 3 · Open in drawer → 4 IN-IGC-SW-DIVISION T1 of 4 Source 4 · Open in drawer → 5 IN-SQUAWKA-COMPACT T3 of 4 Source 5 · Open in drawer → 6 IN-DEUCESCRACKED-2026 T3 of 4 Source 6 · Open in drawer → 7 IN-THELINES-FEES T3 of 4 Source 7 · Open in drawer → 8 IN-LSR-2026 T3 of 4 Source 8 · Open in drawer → 9 IN-GAMINGAMERICA-2025 T3 of 4 Source 9 · Open in drawer → 10 IN-CDC-2025 T3 of 4 Source 10 · Open in drawer → 11 IN-HB1052-2026 T3 of 4 Source 11 · Open in drawer → 12 IN-ICC-ILOTTERY-2026 T3 of 4 Source 12 · Open in drawer → 13 IN-SPORTSHANDLE-2026 T3 of 4 Source 13 · Open in drawer → 14 IN-SBC-SWEEPS-2026 T3 of 4 Source 14 · Open in drawer → 15 IN-FOXSPORTS-2026 T3 of 4 Source 15 · Open in drawer → ## Parent jurisdiction This unit licenses in its own right; the parent page covers the federal layer. - parent[United States](/jurisdictions/united-states/) · 1 restricted · 15 uncertain · 4 not yet assessed