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Gambling recovery in Indiana

Indiana has legal mobile and retail sports betting (launched September 2019), riverboat and land-based commercial casinos, a state lottery, and parimutuel horse racing with racinos.

Compiled by Austin Taylor, Founder of Cope Compass · Updated May 2026
Sources: Indiana Council on Problem Gambling · National Council on Problem Gambling · SAMHSA findtreatment.gov
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How to stop gambling in Indiana

  1. Put a lock between you and the apps.

    Indiana's program, Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program, is free and binding on every licensed operator in the state. Enroll below, then read how self-exclusion works so you know what it does and doesn't stop.

    How self-exclusion works →
  2. Block the phone, not just the account.

    A closed account reopens in a minute. A block on the device, with the passcode held by someone else, buys you the hour you need.

    Block gambling apps and sites →
  3. Talk to one person this week.

    A counselor in Indiana who treats gambling, a Gamblers Anonymous meeting tonight, or someone who has been where you are. All three are free to find here.

    Find help in Indiana →

Gambling landscape in Indiana

Mobile and retail sports betting are legal. Commercial casinos (riverboats and two land-based) operate statewide. State lottery and parimutuel racing are legal. iGaming is not legal as of early 2026.

Indiana self-exclusion program

Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program

Covers all Indiana casinos, racinos, and licensed sports wagering operators. Periods: 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime.

Enroll or learn more →

Questions people ask about gambling in Indiana

How do I stop gambling in Indiana?

Start with Indiana's self-exclusion program, Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program, which is free. Covers all Indiana casinos, racinos, and licensed sports wagering operators. Periods: 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime. Then put a block on your phone so the apps and sites can't be reopened on a bad night, and talk to one person this week: a counselor who treats gambling, a Gamblers Anonymous meeting, or someone in recovery. Cope Compass lists Indiana providers and meetings free, and the app gives you a two-minute check-in and people to talk to any hour.

Is gambling legal in Indiana?

Mobile and retail sports betting are legal. Commercial casinos (riverboats and two land-based) operate statewide. State lottery and parimutuel racing are legal. iGaming is not legal as of early 2026.

Does Indiana have a gambling self-exclusion program?

Yes. Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program. Covers all Indiana casinos, racinos, and licensed sports wagering operators. Periods: 1 year, 5 years, or lifetime. Enrollment is free and runs through the program's own site, linked above.

Is there a gambling helpline in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana Council on Problem Gambling runs a confidential helpline for Indiana, listed on this page with its hours (24/7). If you'd rather start with a person who gets it, Cope Compass's urgent help page covers who to call or text and what to do in the next hour, free and private.

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