Gambling Laws By State
'Unlawful gambling' (Section 35-45-5-2) is a class B misdemeanor in Indiana. The crime is defined as when someone 'knowingly or intentionally engages in gambling' that isn't explicitly regulated by the state. The statutes also includes a law which defines 'professional gambling', found in IC 35-45-5-3, Sec 3. Chapter 35-45-5-3 of the Indiana gambling code classifies professional gambling as a Class D felony on just a first offense. This entails anywhere from six months to three years in a state prison, along with a $10,000. Any subsequent offenses are hit with a class C felony, which also carries a $10,000 fine but a jail sentence of up to eight years. Chapter 35-45-5-3 of the Indiana gambling code classifies professional gambling as a Class D felony on just a first offense. This entails anywhere from six months to three years in a state prison, along with a $10,000. Any subsequent offenses are hit with a class C felony, which also carries a $10,000 fine but a jail sentence of up to eight years. Working within Governor Holcomb's Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana, Indiana's commercial casino properties are permitted to reopen beginning at 6 a.m. On Monday, June 15, 2020. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.
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The offices of the Indiana Gaming Commission are open to the public via appointment only. You may request an appointment by phone, 317-233-0046, or visit our Contact Us page. For questions or appointments related to charitable gaming, please visit the Charity Gaming Division page.
Working within Governor Holcomb's Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana, Indiana's commercial casino properties are permitted to reopen beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. Please contact individual casinos for specific opening times and plans.
- View employment opportunities with the Indiana Gaming Commission
The Gaming Commission is currently not hiring Enforcement Agents. However, please feel free to submit your resume to IGCRecruiting@igc.IN.gov. Your resume will be kept on file and you will be contacted once recruitment of the next Gaming Agent hiring process begins. Thank you.
Note: The residency requirement for gaming enforcement agents has been lifted and you are no longer required to live in Indiana. - 11-16-2017 - Commission releases 'FINAL' Disparity Study.
- The Indiana Gaming Commission is proposing new and amended rules
The Gaming Commission now has a toll free illegal gambling tip line. If you have any information related to illegal gambling, please call 1-866-610-8477.
Gambling Laws By State
'Unlawful gambling' (Section 35-45-5-2) is a class B misdemeanor in Indiana. The crime is defined as when someone 'knowingly or intentionally engages in gambling' that isn't explicitly regulated by the state. The statutes also includes a law which defines 'professional gambling', found in IC 35-45-5-3, Sec 3. Chapter 35-45-5-3 of the Indiana gambling code classifies professional gambling as a Class D felony on just a first offense. This entails anywhere from six months to three years in a state prison, along with a $10,000. Any subsequent offenses are hit with a class C felony, which also carries a $10,000 fine but a jail sentence of up to eight years. Chapter 35-45-5-3 of the Indiana gambling code classifies professional gambling as a Class D felony on just a first offense. This entails anywhere from six months to three years in a state prison, along with a $10,000. Any subsequent offenses are hit with a class C felony, which also carries a $10,000 fine but a jail sentence of up to eight years. Working within Governor Holcomb's Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana, Indiana's commercial casino properties are permitted to reopen beginning at 6 a.m. On Monday, June 15, 2020. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines.
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The offices of the Indiana Gaming Commission are open to the public via appointment only. You may request an appointment by phone, 317-233-0046, or visit our Contact Us page. For questions or appointments related to charitable gaming, please visit the Charity Gaming Division page.
Working within Governor Holcomb's Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana, Indiana's commercial casino properties are permitted to reopen beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2020. Local governments may impose more restrictive guidelines. Please contact individual casinos for specific opening times and plans.
- View employment opportunities with the Indiana Gaming Commission
The Gaming Commission is currently not hiring Enforcement Agents. However, please feel free to submit your resume to IGCRecruiting@igc.IN.gov. Your resume will be kept on file and you will be contacted once recruitment of the next Gaming Agent hiring process begins. Thank you.
Note: The residency requirement for gaming enforcement agents has been lifted and you are no longer required to live in Indiana. - 11-16-2017 - Commission releases 'FINAL' Disparity Study.
- The Indiana Gaming Commission is proposing new and amended rules
The Gaming Commission now has a toll free illegal gambling tip line. If you have any information related to illegal gambling, please call 1-866-610-8477.
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