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Sports Betting in Indiana

Fully Legal

By DawBets · Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Indiana bettors have access to 10 licensed sportsbooks, 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges.

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 3.05%. Online betting legal since September 2019.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Legal Status

Regional hub with strong operator profitability due to ultra-low tax rate. 11 operators.

Online sports betting has been legal in Indiana since September 2019.

Tax Information

Operator tax rate3.05%

3.05% — the lowest online sports betting tax rate in the nation.

College Betting Restrictions

No college player props. No live college player props. Game outcomes allowed.

Legislative Timeline

  1. May 2018
    PASPA struck down by SCOTUS
  2. May 2019
    HEA 1015 signed by Gov. Holcomb
  3. September 2019
    Retail and mobile launch

    Indiana becomes one of the first Midwest markets to go live.

  4. 2020-2025
    Top 5 market growth

    Ultra-low 3.05% tax rate drives strong operator profitability.

How DawBets Helps Indiana Bettors

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Frequently asked questions

Is sports betting legal in Indiana?

Yes. Online sports betting is legal in Indiana since September 2019. Regional hub with strong operator profitability due to ultra-low tax rate. 11 operators.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Indiana?

3.05% — the lowest online sports betting tax rate in the nation.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Indiana?

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

Can I bet on college sports in Indiana?

No college player props. No live college player props. Game outcomes allowed.

How many online sportsbooks are available in Indiana?

Indiana has approximately 11 licensed online sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and others. Compare odds across all available books with DawBets.

When did Indiana legalize online sports betting?

Online sports betting has been legal in Indiana since September 2019.

Can I use Kalshi in Indiana?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Indiana residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Indiana?

Yes. ProphetX, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange operating under a sweepstakes model, is available to Indiana residents.

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