Indiana well-positioned to legalize iGaming, state study says

Indiana is well-positioned to legalize internet casino gambling, according to a state study. The state already introduced online sports betting three years ago.

Indiana earned $700 million in taxes off its 12 casinos in the most recent fiscal year. The state is well-positioned to legalize iGaming. iGambling is legal in six states and it's unlikely to be expanded in Indiana.

Report considers three iGaming models: open, closed and hybrid. Indiana adopted a hybrid model for digital sports betting. In New Jersey, some early igaming advertisements emphasized the convenience of digital gambling from home. iGambling operators had gotten licensed through the casinos.

Bell's organization supports 15% to 20% tax rate on digital gambling. Live-dealer gambling allows players to make bets online while interacting with real-life dealers in real time. Four of the five states with live-Dealer Gambling require the purpose-built studios to be located in-state.

Indiana is well-positioned to legalize iGaming, state study says. It says the state is "well-placed to integrate i gaming with its existing responsible-gaming measures". However, the report says Indiana should dedicate more funding to treatment services if it allows igaming.

Indiana is well-positioned to legalize iGaming, according to the report. The report explores additional regulatory details, like operator licensing fees, occupational licensing, new game certification, anti-money-laundering measures and customer identification verification.