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Indiana In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: Indiana has commercial riverboat/land-based casinos and racinos statewide with retail sportsbooks.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026
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Indiana has commercial riverboat/land-based casinos and racinos statewide with retail sportsbooks. The Hoosier Lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. Regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

Official source: in.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Indiana

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IllinoisPermitted

    Illinois has commercial casinos and racinos statewide, plus widespread licensed video gaming terminals. The terminals are in bars/truck stops. The Illinois Lottery also runs; all are regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: igb.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →

  • KentuckyConditional

    Kentucky has no casinos. In-person gaming is historical horse racing (slot-like machines) and pari-mutuel wagering at racetracks, plus the KY Lottery and charitable gaming — there are no commercial or tribal casinos. HB 904 (2026) authorizes fixed-odds wagering on live racing.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →

  • MichiganPermitted

    Michigan has three Detroit commercial casinos plus 24 tribal casinos; minimum age 21 (some tribal 18). The tribal casinos are run by 12 tribes statewide. The MI Lottery, pari-mutuel racing and charitable gaming are also legal. Detroit casinos are regulated by the MGCB.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: michigan.gov · Full Michigan rule →

  • OhioPermitted

    Ohio has four commercial casinos and seven racinos (VLTs at racetracks); minimum age 21 for casino gaming. The state lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. No tribal casinos.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: casinocontrol.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →

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