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Maybe it's you, or maybe it's someone you love who can't put the phone down on game day. Either way, this is what Indiana offers: the rules, how to block yourself from sportsbooks and where to get help today.
Indiana at a glance
| Online sports betting | Yes, through licensed apps |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 |
| Regulator | Indiana Gaming Commission |
| Statewide self-exclusion | Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program |
| How to sign up | Casinos in person; separate online program for apps |
| Gambling treatment programs | Victory Bay gambling program |
Is sports betting legal in Indiana?
Indiana allows sports betting online through mobile apps and in person at casinos and racinos. It started in September 2019. You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Indiana. Betting is overseen by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
How to self-exclude from sports betting in Indiana
Self-exclusion is a ban you place on yourself. Once you're on the list, licensed sportsbooks have to close your accounts and turn you away, even on a night you'd talk yourself into one more bet.
In Indiana, the main option is the Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program.
- The Voluntary Exclusion Program covers all Indiana casinos. You choose 1 year, 5 years or lifetime.
- It's done in person at any Indiana casino, the Gaming Commission office in Indianapolis, or a designated problem gambling treatment provider.
- You can only ask to be removed after your term ends.
- For online sportsbooks, Indiana runs a separate Internet Self-Restriction Program. Find it on the Gaming Commission's website.
State lists can take a few days to reach every operator. Cover that window by excluding inside every app you've used, starting with the one you used most.
For a full walkthrough, including the national program and each major app, see how to self-exclude from sports betting.
The games that hit hardest in Indiana
Home teams carry the most money and the most feeling. In Indiana, that's the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Indiana Hoosiers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Treat their games like a trigger, because they are one, and set your plan the day before instead of at kickoff.
Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400 (NASCAR at Indianapolis Motor Speedway) bring boosted odds, office pools and friends asking if you're in. Have your answer ready before the day gets here.
More on this in watching sports after you quit.
Close the other doors
Self-exclusion works best with a few more walls around it:
- Install a gambling blocker on every device and lock your phone settings so you can't reinstall apps on impulse. See how to block sports betting apps.
- Remove saved cards from betting sites, and ask your bank about blocking gambling transactions.
- If debt is piling up, a nonprofit credit counselor at NFCC.org can help.
Free help in Indiana
- State-funded help: many states pay for gambling counseling. The National Council on Problem Gambling keeps a list of resources for Indiana.
- Therapy: look for someone who treats gambling specifically, in person or online. Find Help sorts the options for Indiana.
- The national helpline: 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), by call or text, any hour. You don't have to be in crisis to use it.
- Meetings: find a Gamblers Anonymous meeting in person, online or by phone, or compare GA and SMART Recovery.
- In crisis: call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in immediate danger.
Gambling treatment programs in Indiana
When weekly sessions aren't enough, a program with more hours each week can help. These treat gambling specifically. Nobody pays us to list them.
- Victory Bay gambling program (New Jersey, Massachusetts and Indiana, plus telehealth). Outpatient gambling treatment with individual, group and family therapy.
Not sure what level of help fits? The app asks a few questions and points you to it.
If you love someone who bets in Indiana
You can't self-exclude someone else, and you can't make them quit. You can protect your money, get support for yourself, and have a calm conversation that keeps the door open. Start with how to help someone with a gambling problem. Gam-Anon has free meetings for families, including online.
FAQ
What's the legal sports betting age in Indiana?
You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Indiana.
How do I self-exclude from sports betting in Indiana?
Check the official page for Indiana's current enrollment steps.
Does self-excluding from one app cover every sportsbook in Indiana?
No. Excluding inside one app only blocks that app. The Indiana Voluntary Exclusion Program is what covers licensed operators across Indiana, so use both, and add a blocker for offshore sites that ignore state programs.
Can I get treatment for gambling in Indiana?
Yes. Victory Bay gambling program treats gambling specifically. Many people start with outpatient counseling first, and Indiana's problem gambling program can help you figure out which level fits. See your options on Find Help.
Sources: Indiana Gaming Commission: voluntary exclusion program; Fox Sports: where sports betting is legal (May 2026); National Council on Problem Gambling: help by state; NCPG: 1-800-MY-RESET. Checked October 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm current details on the official page before you rely on them. Unbettable isn't affiliated with any sportsbook, casino or state agency.
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