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New Indiana Bill Aims To Establish Video Gaming Terminals
A new bill in Indiana aims to bring Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) to the Hoosier State. VGTs bear a superficial resemblance to slot machines but offer multiple types of gameplay, including things like blackjack. According to the bill supporters, installing VGTs will bring the state millions in revenue. Also, VGTs will give many small businesses […]
Will Indiana Online Casinos Really Launch in September?
Indiana residents could be playing online casino games legally as soon as Sep 1, 2023. But is that a realistic timeline? There are a lot of unknowns to consider. Lawmakers in the Hoosier State are considering HB 1536, which would legalize “interactive gaming,” a.k.a. online casinos. Naturally, the first question on local lips is whether the […]
Indiana Online Casino, Poker Bill Outlines Sept. 1 Launch
Indiana online casino and poker legislation moved off Hoosiers’ gambling wish lists and into an Indiana General Assembly committee on Jan. 19. The measure outlines a Sept. 1 launch date if the bill becomes law. Today’s movement means the Indiana bill is moving apace to possibly meet the “House crossover deadline” of Feb. 27. That’s […]
Indiana Online Casino Bill Introduced in House Must Move to Senate by Feb. 27
Indiana online casino and poker legalization efforts are underway now that a bill is moving through the House. While this is the Indiana General Assembly‘s third try at augmenting the state’s legal online sports betting market with its online gambling sisters, this year’s bill may fare better than previous ones for several reasons. First, the […]
Online Casino Legalization in 2023 – What Are the Odds for NY, IL, and IN?
Sadly, 2022 has been a dud of a year when it comes to states legalizing online casino. At least 2021 saw Connecticut legalize and launch within the same calendar year. Before that, we have to go back to Michigan, and the tail end of 2019, to see an iGaming bill receive a governor’s signature. Of course, lawmakers have had a few […]
There’s a Lot to Love in the First Draft of Indiana’s 2023 iGaming Bill
Indiana is on the shortlist of states most likely to pass online gambling legislation in 2023. Sen. Jon Ford and Rep. Ethan Manning led a short-lived effort to do so in 2022. Unfortunately, that bill stalled almost as soon as it was introduced. However, there’s reason to be more optimistic in 2023. Firstly, the longer the Hoosier State’s existing online sports […]
Indiana Online Casino Study Shows Revenue Could Reach $830 Million Annually
Indiana online casino revenue could reach $830 million by its third year of regulation, shows a study released today. However, even if the Indiana General Assembly legalizes iGaming at its next opportunity, that revenue figure can’t become a reality until 2026. That’s because the next chance lawmakers have to consider adding Indiana online casino to […]
Will Indiana Legalize Online Casinos?
Two bills in the state legislature that would have legalized online casinos in Indiana have failed to pass. Bills HB 1356 and HB 1337 suffered from lack of support, which has killed the bill, at least for this session of the legislature. So the question still remains: Will Indiana legalize online casinos or not? When […]
