Best Indiana Sportsbooks | Guide to Indiana Sports Betting 2024

How We Pick the Best Indiana Sports Betting Sites

Gambling.com has spent years evaluating online sports betting sites around the world. Our review of Indiana sites uses the same criteria to determine which sites are the most player-friendly, including:

• Safety and support: We only recommend sites licensed by the Indiana Gaming Commission, ensuring your accounts are secure. We also engage with support staff to determine response times.
• Bonus offers: Every online sportsbook offers welcome bonuses to new players. Each of those bonuses comes with its own terms and conditions. We read the fine print to determine which bonuses are the most lucrative and restrictive.
• Betting odds: Shopping for the most attractive odds and prices is a key to success for every sports bettor. Spreads constantly fluctuate and betting with the most odds-friendly sites will save you money.
• Sports bet options: Do you prefer making moneyline bets, parlays or in-game wagering? Indiana online sportsbooks all offer a different range of betting options and opportunities.
• Site and design: The software used at each Indiana online betting site is different. We examine speed, layout and ease of navigation in determining the best mobile sports betting experience on Apple and Android devices.

Online Sportsbooks in Indiana

Next Online Sportsbooks to Launch in Indiana

These are some of the sports betting companies likely to join the Indiana online market soon. Each has either received a license or publicly expressed interest in launching in Indiana.

• BetIndiana
• Caesars Sportsbook
• FOX Bet
• theScore

Land-Based Sportsbooks in Indiana

A Breakdown of Indiana Sportsbooks

AMERISTAR EAST CHICAGO

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• Sportsbook at Ameristar East Chicago - opened September 1st, 2019
• DraftKings Sportsbook (skin) - opened October 3, 2019

Retail Sportsbook

Sportsbook at Ameristar East Chicago

Location: 777 Aldis Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.

Saturday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.

Amenities: Five sports wagering terminals, 12 kiosks throughout property; inside Pavilion, close to Stadium Sports Bar

Skin

DraftKings: Popular brand is state’s online leader in betting handle since launching in October 2019. Offers shared wallet with popular daily fantasy sports platform.

HOLLYWOOD CASINO LAWRENCEBURG

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg - opened September 1st, 2019
• PointsBet (skin) - opened March 6, 2020

Retail Sportsbook

Sportsbook at Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg

Location: 777 Hollywood Blvd, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-midnight

Friday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m.-midnight

(Hours change seasonally)

Amenities: More than 20 TVs to view games; 16 sports betting kiosks

Skin

PointsBet: Launched on March 6, 2020 to become Indiana’s sixth online sportsbook. Cancellation of March Madness ended plans to celebrate launch with “No Juice” spreads for all NCAA Tournament games.

INDIANA GRAND RACING & CASINO

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• Winner’s Circle at Indiana Grand - opened September 1st, 2019
• Winner’s Circle Indianapolis (OTB) - opened September 3rd, 2019
• Winner’s Circle Clarksville (OTB) - opened September 12th, 2019
• Winner’s Circle New Haven (OTB) - opened September 19th, 2019

Retail Sportsbooks

Winner’s Circle at Indiana Grand

Location: 4300 North Michigan Road, Shelbyville, IN 46176

Hours of Operation

Sunday-Thursday: 11:30 a.m.- 11 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 11:30 a.m.-midnight

Amenities: Luxury seating, brewpub with local craft beer

Winner’s Circle Indianapolis

Location: 20 North Pennsylvania Street, Suite 2, Indianapolis, IN 46176

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-midnight

Friday: 11 a.m.- 1 a.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m.-midnight

Winner’s Circle Clarksville

Location: 650 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville, IN. 47129

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m.-close

Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-close

Winner’s Circle New Haven

Location: 1304 Minnich Road, New Haven, IN 46774

Hours of Operation

Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-midnight

Skin

Yet to launch

HORSESHOE CASINO HAMMOND

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• The Book - opened September 4th, 2019

The Book at Horseshoe Hammond

Location: 777 Casino Center Drive, Hammond, IN 46320

Hours of Operation

Friday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Amenities: 5,300-square-foot race and sportsbook; LED video wall with more than a dozen 85-inch TVs

Skin

Yet to launch

BLUE CHIP CASINO

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• FanDuel Sportsbook at Blue Chip Casino - opened September 5th, 2019
• FanDuel Sportsbook (skin) - opened October 26, 2019

FanDuel Sportsbook at Blue Chip Casino

Location: 777 Blue Chip Drive, Michigan City, IN 46360

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-midnight

Saturday: 8 a.m.-midnight

Sunday: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Amenities: 2,730-square-foot sportsbook; five betting windows, two sports tickers

Skins

FanDuel: Online sports betting partner of both Blue Chip Casino and Belterra Casino, both owned by Boyd Gaming. Market leader in daily fantasy sports has become big player in sports betting in Indiana and across U.S.

FRENCH LICK RESORT CASINO

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• French Lick Resort Sportsbook - opened September 6th, 2019
• BetRivers (skin) - opened October 3, 2019

French Lick Resort Sportsbook

Location: 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: noon-10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Amenities: Pair of 16-foot LED walls; three betting windows, eight self-serve kiosks

Skin

BetRivers: First online sportsbook to launch in Indiana. Large selection of betting promotions and sports, a wide variety of game props.

BELTERRA CASINO RESORT

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Casino Resort - opened September 9th, 2019
• FanDuel Sportsbook (skin) - opened October 26th, 2019

FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Casino Resort

Location: 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, IN 47020

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 4 p.m.-midnight

Saturday: 10 a.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m.-midnight

Amenities: Video wall with sports ticker, five betting windows, 10 self-serve betting kiosks

Skins

FanDuel: Online sports betting partner of both Belterra Casino Blue Chip Casino and Belterra Casino, both owned by Boyd Gaming. Market leader in daily fantasy sports and sports betting; user-friendly betting apps.

CAESARS SOUTHERN INDIANA

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• The Book at Caesars Southern Indiana - opened September 12th, 2019

The Book at Caesars Southern Indiana

Location: 11999 Casino Center Drive, Elizabeth, IN 47117

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: noon.-midnight

Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-midnight

Amenities: Lounge chairs, 30 large TVs; book one of three “fan caves” for your own television and Xbox One

Skins

Yet to launch

HARRAH’S HOOSIER PARK

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• The Book at Harrah’s Hoosier Park - opened September 19th, 2019

The Book at Harrah’s Hoosier Park

Location: 4500 Dan Patch Circle, Anderson, IN 46013

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Friday: 11 a.m.-midnight

Saturday: 10 a.m.-midnight

Sunday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Amenities: HD television wall; luxury seating

Skins

Yet to launch

RISING STAR CASINO RESORT

Licensed sportsbooks/skins

• BetAmerica Rising Star Casino Sportsbook - opened November 11, 2019
• BetAmerica (skin) - opened December 30, 2019

BetAmerica Rising Star Casino Sportsbook

Location: 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun, IN 47040

Hours of Operation

Open 24 hours a day

Amenities: 3,000-square-foot sportsbook with more than 30 TVs, 16 automated betting kiosks

Skin

BetAmerica: Indiana’s fourth mobile sportsbook to open is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Inc. Rotating list of short-term promotions with plenty of in-game betting and odds boosts.

How to Sign up to an Online Sportsbook in Indiana

Indiana online sportsbooks make the sign-up process simple and quick. Select your online sportsbook of choice. You will be asked to provide some personal information, such as name, address, email address and last four digits of your Social Security number, which is required to verify a customer’s age and identity. Some customers will need toprovide their entire SSN. This helps prevent underage players from gambling online and identify other potential fraud.

You may be asked to download geolocation software, which enables the online sportsbook to track your location. You must be physically located within the state of Indiana to place to a legal wager.

The final step is funding your account. Once you’ve made a deposit, you are ready to wager. If you encounter any problems along the way, all legal Indiana online sportsbooks have a customer service department for outreach.

After you have registered, make sure to download the sportsbook app, which most sports betting sites have available on the site.

Deposit and Withdrawal Methods on Indiana Online Sportsbooks

Indiana online sports betting sites offer a range of payment options to make deposits and withdrawals. Among the most popular:

• Play+: A form of prepaid debit card that players can fund with a credit card or checking account with no fees. Deposits are made instantly and withdrawals can be made from your online account directly to your Play+ prepaid account. You can use the card at multiple sports betting sites and withdraw your winnings at your local ATM. You can also use Play+ to shop anywhere Discover is accepted.
• Casino prepaid card: These branded prepaid cards works like a gift card and ensure easy deposit. Many online sportsbooks will allow you to apply on their website with no fees.
• PayPal: The most popular e-wallet option can be set up with a credit or debit card to fund your account instantly. If you deposited funds from your PayPal account, you can withdraw funds to the same account.
• Other e-wallets: In addition to PayPal, players may have several other e-wallet options, including Neteller and Skrill. You can set up an account with a credit card.
• Bank transfer/ACH: Both allow players to transfer money from their bank account to online sportsbook account and vice versa. The ACH uses a third party, such as the Automated Cleainghouse, to facilitate payment. Transactions usually take a few days.
• Credit/debit cards: The most popular deposit method when successful, with Visa and MasterCard the most accepted options. Be aware that some credit card companies - slow to catch up with the rapid ascension of legal sports betting in the U.S. - may reject your deposit request. Best to have a backup plan in place such as Play+ or PayPal. Other credit card companies may treat this transaction as a cash advance and charge fees.
• Cash: If you prefer to deal in cash, simply visit the cashier cage at the Indiana land-based casino that is partnered with your online sportsbook. You will need to show identification.

What Sports Can I Bet on in Indiana?

Indiana law allows betting on more than two dozen sports, including all the most popular U.S. and international leagues. The list includes:

• Auto Racing: NASCAR, Formula One, IndyCar
• Baseball: MLB, NCAA Division I
• Basketball: NBA, WNBA, NCAA Division I, Euro League
• Boxing
• Cricket
• Daily Fantasy Sports
• Football: NFL, NCAAF Division I, CFL, XFL
• Golf: PGA Tour, LPGA, Champions Tour, European Tour, international events such as Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.
• Hockey: NHL, NCAA Division I
• Horse Racing: Indiana tracks offer live thoroughbred, harness and quarter horse racing and simulcast racing from other tracks.
• Mixed Martial Arts: UFC, Bellator MMA, One Championship
• Olympics: Summer and Winter Games
• Rugby: World Cup, Six Nations
• Soccer: FIFA sanctioned events, European leagues including English Premier, Champions and of course MLS games.
• Tennis: ATP, USTA, WTA

Betting is allowed on league drafts for NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and WNBA. Betting is not allowed on high school or youth sporting events.

Indiana law prohibits sports betting by student-athletes, NCAA staff, athletics department staff, game officials and student managers and trainers. Purdue University subsequently implemented a sports wagering policy that bans all faculty, staff and non-athlete students from gambling on any sporting event involving Purdue teams. The legality of that policy may eventually be decided in the courts.

Types of Sports Bets in Indiana

Indiana online sportsbooks offer all the most popular sports wagers, including in-game betting. The list of bets includes:

• Moneyline: A bet on a specific team to win a game with no point spread. Let’s say the Indiana Pacers have moneyline odds of -150 to beat the Chicago Bulls, who are +130. That means bettors can wager $15 to win $10 (or $150 to win $100) on the favored Pacers to win the game, or $10 to win $13 ($100 to win $130) on the underdog Bulls.
• Spread: The most popular NFL bet at top NFL sportsbooks, with a team favored to win by a specific number of points. If the Colts are 3-point favorites over the New York Jets, the Colts must win by more than 3 points to cover the spread. If you’re betting on the underdog, the Jets must lose by 2 points or less, or win the game, for you to cash. If the Colts win by 3, the result is a push and the bet is refunded.
• Over/Unders: Also known as totals, a wager that the combined score of the two teams is higher or lower than the number set by the sportsbook.
• Futures: A bet on a game, event or season that will be completed in the future, not on the day the wager is placed. Futures bet examples include wagering on a team to win the Super Bowl before the season starts; or who will win the British Open before it tees off.
• Parlay: A single bet on more than one game. To cash, each selection in the parlay must be correct. The more teams in the parlay, the higher the odds and bigger the payout.
• Proposition bet: Generally, a wager on an individual player or team statistic, as opposed to final score. For example, a prop bet can be how many receiving yards or catches in a game for a specific Colts WR. Or how many points or assists for a Pacers player in a particular game.
• Teasers: A teaser bet allows players to adjust the point spread for a given game in exchange for reduced odds. The bet is often made in a parlay format. A college football example: Notre Dame is a 3-point favorite over Stanford. In a 6-point teaser, bettors could select Notre Dame +3 or Stanford +9. The same 6-point adjustment is applied to other games in the parlay. The reduced payout level depends on how many points are teased.
• Round Robin: A less risky wager than parlays because all of your selections don’t have to win. In a round robin, you construct three different two-team parlays and cash if one of the parlays win. The round robin offers less risk, but also smaller payouts than traditional parlays.
• In-game betting: The fastest growing segment of online sports betting in Indiana and across the U.S. Wagers are placed on mobile sports betting apps after a game has started. Top online sportsbooks use computer algorithms to adjust point spreads and odds in real time.

Major Sports Events to Bet on In Indiana

Indiana has teams in major sports leagues (Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever) and in Division I NCAA football and basketball power conferences (Indiana, Notre Dame, Purdue) that attract a large share of betting.

The state also hosts several high-profile sports events that attract betting interest, including the Indianapolis 500, Big Ten Basketball Tournament, Big Ten football championship game and NCAA Tournament games, including the Final Four.

References

1. Indiana Gaming Commission
2. Indiana Council on Problem Gambling
3. US Department of Justice
4. American Gaming Association
5. National Council on Problem Gambling
6. International Association of Gaming Regulators