House fails to approve online casino and iLottery bill in Indiana Legislature
In the recent 2025 legislative session, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston decided to hold back the online casino and lottery bill (HB 1432) from further consideration[1]. The bill, which aimed to legalize online casinos, online lottery sales, and other gaming expansions, failed to get a hearing in the powerful Committee on Ways and Means, effectively ending its chance of passage[1].
The bill proposed allowing the state's 13 brick-and-mortar casinos, riverboats, and racinos to operate up to three online gaming websites. If implemented, these online casinos would have directed 22-30% of their gross gaming revenue to the state[2]. However, the bill faced significant procedural hurdles and political resistance.
Concerns among Huston's constituents included the complexity of the bill and political challenges in reaching consensus, as there were worries about the impact of expanded gambling and potential social consequences[1]. Some local officials and community members publicly opposed expansions such as video gaming terminals and electronic pull-tabs in everyday venues like restaurants and bars[5]. Additionally, past controversies such as a 2024 industry-related corruption scandal contributed to lawmakers’ caution[1][3].
The shelving of HB 1432 marks the second time in a row that Indiana has folded on iGaming legislation, following Virginia. Independent forecasts suggested that Indiana could have received between $413 million to $929 million in additional tax revenue over the first three years of incorporating an iGaming industry into its economy[4].
Indiana is not currently considering iGaming and iLottery legislation, following the stalling of HB 1432. The Rising Star Casino Resort, one of the state's brick-and-mortar casinos, remains in its current location in Indiana. In a separate development, Full House Resorts had requested the move of the Rising Star Casino Resort due to the unattractiveness of the market, but the bill filed at their request by Indiana Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) stalled in the Senate Public Policy Committee[1][6].
The move would have been from Ohio County to Allen County and New Haven in Indiana. The bill proposed that Full House pay a $150 million fee to the Indiana Gaming Commission for the move[6]. Wyoming, on the other hand, is considered the least likely state to authorize iGaming and join the seven states that have already done so, including Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia[7].
References: 1. IndyStar 2. Indiana Public Media 3. The Times of Northwest Indiana 4. Indiana Gaming Revenue Forecast 5. Indianapolis Star Op-Ed 6. Indiana Senate Bill Information 7. PlayUSA
- The failure of HB 1432, which aimed to introduce online casinos, lotteries, and gaming expansions, means Indiana now joins Virginia in not considering iGaming and iLottery legislation.
- The Rising Star Casino Resort, one of Indiana's brick-and-mortar casinos, remains in its current location, despite a proposed move to Allen County and New Haven due to market unattractiveness.
- The shelving of HB 1432 marked the second time in a row that Indiana has folded on iGaming legislation, potentially losing out on billions in additional tax revenue over three years.
- National forecasts suggest that Wyoming might be the least likely state to authorize iGaming, while seven other states such as Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and West Virginia have already done so.
- The online gaming industry, including online casinos and lotteries, faces political challenges in reaching consensus, as evidenced by the stalling of HB 1432 due to concerns about the impact of expanded gambling and potential social consequences.
