Indiana Sports Betting – Is Sports Betting Legal In Indiana?

Indiana has over a dozen online sportsbooks operating in the state:

• DraftKings Sportsbook: One of the most popular sportsbooks in America, DraftKings offers extensive betting markets with unique prop bets and futures. It was one of the first online sportsbooks in the state along with BetRivers.
• FanDuel Sportsbook: FanDuel is one of the most well-known online sportsbooks in the country and rivals DraftKings in popularity. Its modern, user-friendly interface makes navigation easy.
• BetMGM Sportsbook: With odds boosts, easy-to-build parlays and extensive betting markets, BetMGM has everything sports bettors are looking for.
• Caesars Sportsbook: Caesars stands out with its impressive array of odds boosts, offering dozens to explore every day. It also makes live betting easy with its “FireBets” feature.
• ESPN BET: ESPN BET debuted in 2023 and features partnerships with ESPN personalities. It offers exclusive daily odds boosts and often rewards existing users with deposit matches and other bonuses.
• Fanatics Sportsbook: Fanatics launched in 2023 after merging with PointsBet and provides a high-end sports betting experience. It customizes the home page based on your betting history and features the industry’s best rewards program, providing FanCash for every bet.
• Bet365 Sportsbook: Based in the U.K., Bet365 is considered one of the best sportsbooks in the world. It features numerous betting markets and gives new customers the choice between two welcome offers.
• BetRivers Sportsbook: BetRivers covers the basics and provides more of a local feel compared to big-name sportsbooks. It was one of the first online sportsbooks in the state along with DraftKings.
• Betway Sportsbook: Similar to Bet365, Betway established its brand overseas before coming to America. It’s renowned for its wide selection of betting markets.
• Unibet Sportsbook: One of the oldest sports betting brands in the world, Unibet is available in over 100 countries. It’s easy to use and sign up for and has competitive odds.
• SBK Sportsbook: While not as popular as some of its competitors, SBK compensates with easy live betting and better-than-average odds.
• Bally Bet Sportsbook: Bally Bet boasts a smooth, clutter-free interface along with a unique social feature that makes it easy to share bets.
• Hard Rock Bet: Simple and easy to use, Hard Rock Bet is a quality sportsbook with special odds boosts.

Indiana’s legal sports betting age is 21, which is true for most states with legal sports betting. If you’re under 21 and try to sign up for a sportsbook in Indiana, you won’t be allowed to register.

Sportsbooks confirm your age when you sign up by verifying your identity with your Social Security Number along with your date of birth.

That age limit applies to in-person betting as well, so you need to be 21 or older to bet at any of Indiana’s retail sportsbooks or casinos.

Indiana has several professional sports teams based in Indianapolis.

• Indianapolis Colts

Indiana’s NFL franchise was founded in Baltimore in 1953. The Colts played in two of the first five Super Bowls, getting upset by Joe Namath’s New York Jets in Super Bowl III before defeating the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V.

The Colts relocated to Indianapolis in 1984 and enjoyed immense success during the 2000s with quarterback Peyton Manning. One of the greatest QBs of all time, Manning led Indianapolis to two Super Bowl appearances, including a championship in 2006.

• Indiana Pacers

The Pacers were founded in 1967 as an ABA franchise before merging with the NBA in 1976. The franchise won three championships during its ABA years but has yet to win the NBA Finals, losing its only Finals appearance in 2000.

That said, the Pacers have been a perennial playoff team since the 1990s. Six NBA Hall of Famers spent multiple seasons with Indiana, most notably Reggie Miller, who had the then-record for most career 3-pointers when he retired.

• Indiana Fever

Indiana’s WNBA franchise was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. The Fever won their first championship in 2012 and have won three conference championships. They made headlines by drafting Caitlin Clark – one of the greatest college players of all time – first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Indiana has several prominent Division I college programs as well. Unlike some states, Indiana permits wagering on college sports.

• Ball State Cardinals

The Cardinals play in the Mid-American Conference and are located in Muncie.

In football, the Cardinals play in the FBS. Their best season was in 2008 when they went 12-0 during the regular season, including 8-0 against conference opponents. They have struggled in bowl games, however, going 1-8.

The basketball program had success in the 1980s and 1990s but hasn’t done much recently. The Cardinals have made seven NCAA Tournament appearances, most recently in 2000. Their deepest run was to the Sweet 16 in 1990.

• Butler Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are located in Indianapolis and primarily play in the Big East, although their football team plays in the Pioneer Football League.

Butler played DePauw in Indiana’s first intercollegiate football game in 1884, winning the game four goals to one. In 2013, it became the first PFL team to compete in the FCS playoffs after the conference was given an automatic invitation.

Butler has had a ton of success in basketball, winning over 1,500 games. While the Bulldogs have yet to win a National Championship, they finished runner-up in 2010 and 2011 under coach Brad Stevens, who later went on to coach the Boston Celtics.

• Indiana Hoosiers

The Hoosiers play in Bloomington and compete in the Big Ten, where they’ve been a member since 1899.

Indiana’s football team has won two Big Ten championships (1945 and 1967) and has appeared in 13 bowl games, including the 1968 Rose Bowl. The Hoosiers have lost more games than they’ve won, however, and own a 3-10 record in bowl games.

The Hoosiers have had more success on the court, winning five National Championships—tied with Duke for fifth-most all-time. Their last title came in 1987, and their 1976 team is still the last undefeated team to win the National Championship.

• Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Located in Notre Dame near South Bend, Notre Dame has one of the most famous college sports programs in America.

The Fighting Irish have historically dominated on the gridiron, racking up 11 claimed national titles and 11 unclaimed national titles. They’ve won nearly 1,000 games since their inaugural season in 1887 and have enjoyed 22 undefeated seasons, including 12 perfect seasons.

Notre Dame has been competitive on the hardwood as well, making 28 NCAA Tournament appearances. While the school hasn’t won a championship since March Madness began in 1939, the school did reach the Final Four in 1978.

• Purdue Boilermakers

Located in West Lafayette, the Boilermakers play in the Big Ten.

Their football team has been around since 1887 and has an unclaimed national title from 1931. Purdue has won 12 conference titles and has appeared in 21 bowl games, winning 11.

The men’s basketball team is a founding member of the Big Ten and has won nearly 2,000 games since its first season in 1896. The program has yet to win a national title but finished runner-up in 1969 and 2024, the latter behind Wooden Award winner Zach Edey.

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