Sports Gambling

Indiana Online Sports Betting Launches With Two Sportsbooks Now Live

By Kyle Scott

Published: Oct 3rd, 2019 · 11:23 AM EDT

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Indiana online sports betting is now live and legal. DraftKings and BetRivers have launch their online sportsbooks in the Hoosier state today, making Indiana the fourth major state to legalize online betting.

The announcement regarding DraftKings Sportsbook officially came down from Indiana Gaming Commission Director Sarah Tait in a signed letter late yesterday.

Launch news came quickly and somewhat unexpectedly, unlike most sports betting related news in Pennsylvania, where delays seem to be the norm.

Last week it had been reported that BetRivers would go live on October 3, with parent company Rush Street Interactive announcing their plans.

FanDuel Sportsbook is expected to launch their sports betting app in Indiana sometime next week.

Others, such as PointsBet, William Hill, and FOX Bet also have plans to launch their popular sports betting offerings in Indiana, but timelines for those launches are unclear. William Hill may not be available in the state until March, per sources.

Here is a quick primer on online sports betting in Indiana.

Best Indiana Sports Betting Apps

Here’s our ranking of the best betting apps in Indiana:

• DraftKings Sportsbook
• BetRivers
• FanDuel Sportsbook (launching early October)
• William Hill (launching in March, 2020)
• FOX Bet (coming soon)
• PointsBet (coming soon)

DraftKings Sportsbook

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Launch date: October 3, 2019

Availability: iOS, Android, desktop

As was the case in New Jersey, DraftKings became the first online sports betting app to launch in the state on October 3, 2019. In partnership with AmeriStar Casino, the DraftKings Sportsbook app will be available to players located in the state of Indiana.

Why is DraftKings the best sports betting app in Indiana?

DraftKings offers the most action of any online sportsbook, unique ways to play – like pools and betting on daily fantasy stats – and a user interface that is approachable for new players but deep enough for pros.

 

BetRivers

Launch date: October 3, 2019

Availability: iOS (mobile web), Android, desktop

Rush Street Interactive, the parent company of BetRivers, has been quick to market in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, launching their PlaySugarHouse and BetRivers brands early on in both of those states.

It will be no different in Indiana, where they join DraftKings as the first online sportsbook out of the gate.

The major differentiating factor for French Lick vs. the competition is the fact that they do not offer an iOS app at launch and rather only allow betting through the mobile web on iPhones and iPads thanks to a workaround first introduce in Pennsylvania. They’re interface isn’t as good as DraftKings’ either.

 

FanDuel Sportsbook

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Launch date: mid-October

Availability: iOS, Android, desktop

FanDuel Sportsbook is the overall leader in online betting in the US due to their strong marketing efforts and clean interface. FanDuel doesn’t offer quite as much action as DraftKings, but their live betting experience is very good and makes them one of the best betting options.

 

FOX Bet

Launch date: TBD

Availability: iOS, Android, web

FOX Bet has partnerships in place but no timetable as been set for launch for Indiana online sports betting.

 

PointsBet

Launch date: TBD

Availability: iOS, Android, web

PointsBet, thanks to their partnership with Penn National Gaming, has a partner in Indiana, but no timetable has been set for their launch.

 

William Hill

Launch date: March, 2020

Availability: iOS, Android, web

William Hill has plans to enter the market, but likely not until 2020.

 

Indiana Online Sports Betting Promos

Indiana sports betting sites offer a range of promos, including signup bonuses, odds boosts, and ongoing offers.

Free bet: this type of offer gives a new player a free bet to try the app without having to make a deposit

Risk-free bet or bet match: this type of offer gives users who deposit a risk-free bet (returned if lost) or a bet match (bonus bet same amount as first bet) to get them signed up for the app

Deposit bonus: this sort of offer has sportsbook matching a customer’s first deposit with funds that can then be bet

Odds boost: this sort of promo sees odds boosted to make them more favorable for players

 

Indiana Sportsbooks

Ameristar CasinoResort

777 Aldis Ave

East Chicago, IN 46312

Ameristar Casino Sportsbook is owned by Penn National and backed by DraftKings.  The retail Sportsbook takes bets on football, basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, golf, tennis, auto racing, cycling , boxing, and UFC. Other professional and collegiate betting options are available, too.

Ameristar Sportsbook features five betting terminals, HDTVs to watch the game, and a dozen wagering kiosks throughout the property.

 

Hollywood Casino Lawerenceburg

777 Hollywood Blvd

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Hollywood Casino’s Retail Sportsbook is live. Hollywood Casino is owned and operated by Penn National, meaning it is a candidate to work with one of the sports betting brands listed here who entered into a partnership with the gaming giant.

 

Indiana Grand Racing & Casino

4300 N Michigan Rd

Shelbyville, IN 46176

Indiana Grand Racing and Casino is owned by Casears Entertainment. They are currently running an NFL Promo from September 3-November 30, 2019. Sign up and enter for a chance to win $1,000,000.. Each week you will earn credits and game pieces that will put you in drawing entries. Earn 50 credits, gain one game piece and one drawing entry. This could give you a chance to win prizes like Super Bowl 54 tickets or an NFL 2020 Draft experience.

 

Winner’s Circle

With three locations across the state, all owned by Casears Entertainment, you won’t ever miss an opportunity to bet on your favorite team.

Indianapolis Location:

4300 N Michigan Rd

Shelbyville, IN 46176

Clarksville Location:

650 Eastern Blvd

Clarksville, IN 47129

New Haven Location:

1304 Minnich Rd

New Haven, IN 46774

 

Belterra Casino Resort

777 Belterra Dr

Florence, IN 47020

Belterra is partnered with FanDuel Sportsbook.

 

Blue Chip Casino

777 Blue Chip Dr

Michigan City, IN 46360

Blue Chip is also partnered with FanDuel. Once its mobile app is launched, FanDuel is super easy to use and bet on the go.

 

French Lick Resort Casino

8670 IN-56

French Lick, IN 47432

Partnered with BetRivers(Rush Street Interactive), French Lick was the first to launch its mobile betting product in Indiana

 

Horseshoe Hammond Casino

777 Casino Center Dr

Hammond, IN 46320

Horseshoe Hammond is owned by Casears Entertainment.

 

Harrah’s Hoosier Park

4500 Dan Patch Cir

Anderson, IN 46013

 

Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino

11999 Casino Center Dr SE

Elizabeth, IN 47117

Horseshoe Southern Indiana is owned by Casears Entertainment.

 

Tropicana Evansville Casino

421 NW Riverside Dr

Evansville, IN 47708

William Hill is the partner of Tropicana Evansville.

 

Sportsbook	Address	Online Brand
Ameristar Casino Resort	777 Aldis Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312	DraftKings
Belterra Casino Resort	777 Belterra Dr, Florence, IN 47020	FanDuel
Blue Chip Casino	777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360	FanDuel
French Lick Resort	8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN 47432	Sugarhouse(Rush Street)
Harrah's Hoosier Park	4500 Dan Patch Cir, Anderson, IN 46013	Harrah's
Hollywood Casino Lawerenceburg	777 Hollywood Blvd, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025	Hollywood's
Horseshoe Hammond Casino	777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320
Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino	11999 Casino Center Dr SE, Elizabeth, IN 47117
Indiana Grand Racing and Casino	4300 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Majestic Star Casino	1 Buffington Harbor Dr, Gary, IN 46406
Rising Star Casino Resort	777 Rising Star Dr, Rising Sun, IN 47040	BetAmerica
Tropicana Evansville Casino	421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708	William Hill
Winner's Circle Clarksville	650 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129	Winner's Circle
Winner's Circle Indianapolis	4300 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176	Winner's Circle
Winner's Circle New Haven	1304 Minnich Rd, New Haven, IN 46774	Winner's Circle

 

Indiana Online SportsBook Launch Dates

Sportsbook	Casino	Launch Date
DraftKings Sportsbook IN	Ameristar Casino Resort	October 3, 2019
FanDuel Sportsbook IN	Belterra Casino Resort	mid-October
FanDuel Sportsbook IN	Blue Chip Casino	mid-October
Sugarhouse/Rush Street	French Lick Resort Casino	October 3, 2019
Harrah's Sportsbook	Harrah's Hoosier Park	TBA
Hollywood's Sportsbook	Hollywood Casino Lawerenceburg	TBA
Horseshoe's Sportsbook	Horseshoe Southern Indiana Hotel and Casino	TBA
Indiana's Sportsbook	Indiana's Grand Racing and Casino	TBA
TBA	Majestic Star Casino	TBA
Rising Star Sportsbook(Bet America)	Rising Star Casino Resort	TBA
William Hill IN Sportsbook	Tropicana Evansville Casino	2020
Winner's Circle Sportsbook	Winner's Circle Clarksville	TBA
Winner's Circle Sportsbook	Winner's Circle Indianapolis	TBA
Winner's Circle Sportsbook	Winner's Circle New Haven	TBA

 

How To Signup for Online Sportsbooks in Indiana

All mobile betting apps have an in-depth signup process to verify age and location.

Heres what you will need to provide in order to bet:

• Your legal name
• Birth date
• SSN
• Your residential address
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• Debit or credit card number

 

Deposit Methods

Here’s how to deposit money at Indiana online sportsbooks:

• Debit or Credit Cards
• Cash
• Bank Transfer
• Casino Prepaid Cards
• PayPal
• Neteller
• ACH eCheck
• PayNearMe
• Withdraw methods differ at each sportsbook

 

Local Teams To Bet On

• Colts
• Pacers

Other Indiana-based teams:

• Baseball: Fort Wayne Tincaps – Midwest League
• Baseball: Gary Southshore RailCats – American Association
• Baseball: Evansville Otters – Frontier League
• Baseball: Indianapolis Indians – International League
• Baseball: South Bend Cubs – Midwest League
• Ice Hockey: Evansville Thunderbolts – Southern Professional Hockey League
• Ice Hockey: Indy Fuel – ECHL
• Basketball: Fort Wayne Mad Ants – NBA G League
• Soccer: Indy Eleven — USL Championship
• Womens Professional Sports

• • Indiana FC
  • Indiana Fever

National Sports:

• Autoracing
• MLB
• NBA, WNBA, EuroLeague
• Bowling
• Boxing
• Cricket
• Darts
• NFL, NCAA, CFL, AFL
• Golf
• Hockey
• Lacrosse
• MMA
• Olympics
• Rugby
• Sailing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field

Exception: no betting on Esports, limits on live betting in NCAA games, and no bets on amateur sports (under the age of 18).

 

Live Betting NCAA Limit

Live Betting may not be very popular in Indiana. Indiana put a restriction on live betting during NCAA games saying college prop bets are not allowed. The only bets allowed in an NCAA game will be at the natural stoppage of play(i.e. the end of a quarter, half, etc). FanDuel and DraftKings have said upwards of 50 percent of their betting comes from in-game bets.

 

Types of Bets at Indiana Sportsbooks

• Moneyline: betting on the winner of a game at varying odds
• Totals: betting on the total combined score between two teams
• Spreads: betting on the outcome of a game based on a “spread” set by bookmakers
• Parlays: betting on multiple games where winners are only paid if all legs of the bet hit
• Teasers: betting on multiple games where players can “tease” a line a number of points to make the outcome more likely
• Round Robin: betting on multiple games
• Props: betting on non-game outcomes such as quarters and halves, player stats, and other measurable elements
• Futures: betting on the outcome of an event like winner of a division, league, or conference
• Live, in-game betting: betting during a game with live updating lines

 

FAQ

Is Sports Betting legal in Indiana?

Yes. Sports betting was live and legal in Indiana on September 1, 2019.

Who is in charge of sports betting in Indiana?

The Indiana Gaming Commission.

Where can I bet in Indiana?

Wagers are taken at at casinos, racetracks, and off-betting facilities. Mobile betting is set to launch October 3, 2019.

Can I bet in Indiana?

You must be 21 years old to bet on sports in Indiana.

 

Indiana Online Sports Betting History

On May 8, 2019, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed the H015 bill into law. The state was approved to have online sports betting and retail sportsbooks. Horse Racing Betting has been legal since 1969.

Here are some parts of the bill legalizing online sports betting in Indiana:

• Mobile betting
• Tax rate is 9.5%, which is very conducive to gambling expansion when compared to other stars
• There is no betting on esports or amateur athletes under the age of 18
• Vendors must pay an initial fee of $100,000 + $50,000 on an annual basis
• The Indiana Gaming commission oversees all sports betting
• No online poker games or casino games allowed