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Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling

March 29, 2022 By Jon Friedl - Professor Slots

Introduction to Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Indiana slot machine casino gambling consists of fourteen commercial casinos, two of which are proposed casinos, as well as one tribal casino.

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I’ve dedicated this series to slot enthusiasts such as yourself by using my State-By-State Online Resource for U.S. Casino Slots Enthusiasts to improve your slots gambling performance by reviewing your state’s slots gaming industry.

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Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Indiana

The minimum legal gambling age in Indiana depends upon the gambling activity:

  • Land-Based Casinos: 21
  • Poker Rooms: 21
  • Bingo: 21
  • Lottery: 18
  • Pari-Mutuel Wagering: 18

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Indiana’s 1851 constitution banned lotteries, historically interpreted by courts to mean all gambling. In 1988, Indiana approved a constitutional amendment removing this ban. Within months, cities with economic difficulties had casino proposals including ten riverboat casinos.

In 2007, Indiana allowed horse tracks to have as many as 2,000 electronic gaming machines. Further, the state legislature approved land-based casinos in 2015 and allowed riverboat casinos to move into a land-based casino facility if located on their current property.

The state of Indiana has a federally recognized American Indian tribe. In 2015, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians successfully negotiated a tribal-state compact subsequently approved by the U.S. Department of Interior.

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By the compact’s terms, the tribal casino could only have Class II bingo-style gaming machines. In 2018, the tribe opened a casino in South Bend.

Slot Machine Private Ownership in Indiana

It is legal to own a slot machine privately in Indiana if it is 40 years old or older.

Antique Tractors at a Parade in Elkhart [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Antique Tractors at a Parade in Elkhart [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Gaming Control Board in Indiana

The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) regulates gaming in Indiana.

The IGC has its Gaming Control Division as a law enforcement arm with a primary role to investigate illegal gambling. Enforcement of illegal gambling at bars and taverns is by the Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission.

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Indiana’s two other gaming commissions regulate the Hoosier Lottery and Indiana Horse Racing.

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Firefighters in Madison Parade [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Casinos in Indiana

Indiana has fourteen commercial casinos including two proposed casinos and one American Indian tribal casino.

The largest casino in Indiana is Horseshoe Hammond.

The second-largest casino is Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg.

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Commercial Casinos in Indiana

Indiana’s fourteen commercial casinos, including two proposed casinos in Terra Haute, are:

  1. Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago, 11 miles northwest of Gary.
  2. Bally’s Evansville, 169 miles southwest of Indianapolis.
  3. Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, 116 miles southeast of Indianapolis on the Kentucky border.
  4. Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa in Michigan City, 26 miles northeast of Gary.
  5. Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth, 123 miles south of Indianapolis across the river from Louisville, Kentucky.
  6. French Lick Resort, 100 miles south of Indianapolis.
  7. Hard Rock Northern Indiana in Gary.
  8. Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, 43 miles northeast of Indianapolis.
  9. Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg, 98 miles southeast of Indianapolis on the Ohio border.
  10. Horseshoe Hammond, 20 miles northwest of Gary.
  11. Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville, 27 miles southeast of Indianapolis.
  12. Queen of Terre Haute – proposed casino expected in late 2023.
  13. Rising Star Casino Resort, 105 miles southeast of Indianapolis on the Kentucky border.
  14. Rocksino at Terre Haute – proposed casino.

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Tribal Casinos in Indiana

Indiana’s tribal casino is Four Winds Casino South Bend, 150 miles north of Indianapolis directly east of Chicago on the border to Michigan. It offers 1,800 Class II competition-style gaming machines alongside live poker tables.

Unique to Indiana, the table game of poker is a skill-based game and, therefore, just another Class II game as players bet against each other and aren’t betting “against the house” or casino.

Indiana Casinos Map [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Indiana Casinos Map [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Other Gambling Establishments

As an alternative to enjoying Indiana slot machine casino gambling, consider exploring casino options in a nearby state. Bordering Indiana is:

  • North: Michigan Slots
  • East: Ohio Slots
  • South: Kentucky Slots
  • West: Illinois Slots

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Each of the links above will take you to my blog for that neighboring U.S. state to Indiana.

Indiana on a U.S. Map [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Indiana on a U.S. Map [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Our Indiana Slots Facebook Community

Are you interested in sharing and learning with other slots enthusiasts in Indiana? If so, join our Indiana slots community on Facebook. All you’ll need is a Facebook profile to freely join this closed Facebook Group community.

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There, you can meet online and privately share your slots experiences with local slots enthusiasts about playing slot machines in Indiana. Join us!

Indiana Slots Community [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Indiana Slots Community [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Theoretical Payouts and Return Statistics in Indiana

Indiana has no theoretical payout limits. However, monthly return statistics are publicly available for commercial casinos. For details on return statistics, see my Indiana Slots Return-To-Player.

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Neither theoretical payout nor return statistics are available for Indiana’s tribal casino.

The IGC offers comprehensive annual reports on all aspects of legal gaming in Indiana.

Old Barn During Snowstorm [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]
Old Barn During Snowstorm [Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling]

Summary of Indiana Slot Machine Casino Gambling

Indiana slot machine casino gambling consists of fourteen commercial casinos, including two proposed commercial casinos, and a tribal casino with Class II bingo-style gaming machines.

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Related Posts from Professor Slots

  • Hollywood Lawrenceburg Casino Trip Report
  • Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino Trip Report
  • 11 Things You Need to Know About Tribal Casinos
  • The Ultimate Guide to Tribes and Tribal Gaming

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