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State gambling guide

Indiana Casinos – Best Places to Gamble in IN

Retail casinosLegal at state-licensed casinos. The Indiana Gaming Commission oversees 13 casinos; tribal gaming is covered separately.
Online casinosNot yet verified
Sports bettingLegal through licensed retail and online sportsbooks. Retail locations are limited to casinos, racinos, and off-track betting facilities. Online wagers must be placed while physically in Indiana.
PokerIn-person poker is available at the Pokagon Band’s Four Winds South Bend casino. This does not establish authorization for regulated online poker.
Tribal gamingLegal at the Pokagon Band’s South Bend facility under tribal law and the Indiana tribal-state compact. Class III gaming must comply with the compact, tribal regulations, and federal Indian gaming law.
LotteryLegal through the Hoosier Lottery, established under Indiana Code 4-30 and governed by state lottery laws and regulations.

City and regional guides

List of Top Gambling Venues in Indiana

VenueAddressWebsite
Blue Chip Casino Michigan City777 Blue Chip Dr, Michigan City, IN 46360https://www.bluechipcasino.com/
Belterra Casino Florence777 Belterra Dr, Florence, IN 47020https://www.belterracasino.com/
French Lick Resort Casino French Lick8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432https://www.frenchlick.com/
Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg777 Hollywood Blvd, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025https://www.hollywoodindiana.com/
Rising Star Casino Resort Rising Sun777 Rising Star Dr, Rising Sun, IN 47040https://www.risingstarcasino.com/
Four Winds South Bend3000 Prairie Ave, South Bend, IN 46614www.fourwindscasino.com/southbend/
Bally’s Evansville421 NW Riverside Dr, Evansville, IN 47708www.casinos.ballys.com/evansville/
Horseshoe Indianapolis Shelbyville4300 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis
Ameristar Casino East Chicago777 Aldis Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312www.ameristareastchicago.com
Caesars Southern Indiana Elizabeth11999 Casino Center Dr SE, Elizabeth, IN 47117www.caesars.com/caesars-southern-indiana
Horseshoe Hammond Casino777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond, IN 46320www.caesars.com/horseshoe-hammond
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Anderson4500 Dan Patch Cir, Anderson, IN 46013www.caesars.com/harrahs-hoosier-park
Majestic Star Casino Gary1 Buffington Harbor Dr, Gary, IN 46406www.majesticstarcasino.com

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Cities, casinos, and local guides

AI-generated exterior view of Ameristar Casino East Chicago, East Chicago, Indiana.
Casino property

Ameristar Casino East Chicago

Ameristar Casino East Chicago combines slots, baccarat, a sportsbook, and a 288-room hotel. Compare hotel fees, dining schedules, and practical visit limitations.

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AI-generated exterior view of Bally's Evansville, Evansville, Indiana.
Casino property

Bally’s Evansville

Explore Bally's Evansville's casino, two hotels, poker room, sportsbook, dining, and free parking, with practical advice on smoking, hours, and extra costs.

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AI-generated exterior view of Horseshoe Hammond Casino, Hammond, Indiana.
Casino property

Horseshoe Hammond Casino

Horseshoe Hammond Casino near Chicago offers live poker, dining, and entertainment, but no on-site hotel. Compare parking, transportation, smoking, and visit costs.

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AI-generated exterior view of Majestic Star Casino Gary, Indiana.
Casino property

Majestic Star Casino Gary

Majestic Star Casino Gary is permanently closed. Find the boats’ closure dates, the move to Hard Rock, and guidance on old hotel listings, rewards, and chips.

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