Indiana Reports $433 Million in Sports Bets for May

Indiana’s sports betting market stayed strong in May, with the state reporting a total handle of $433.2 million. The numbers reflect steady growth year-over-year, with over $30 million more in bets compared to May 2024.

Good to know

• Indiana legalized sports betting in September 2019.
• The state collected $4.2 million in taxes from sportsbooks last month.
• Ameristar and Blue Chip together made up more than 60% of May’s total handle.

The Indiana Gaming Commission released its May sports betting figures, showing that bettors in the state wagered $433.2 million. The handle marks a solid increase from the same period last year and continues the trend of stable monthly betting volume across Indiana.

Two casinos dominated the market. Ameristar Casino led the way with a $159.2 million handle, followed closely by Blue Chip Casino, which recorded $128.2 million. Together, the pair generated over $287 million in wagers, more than half of the state’s total.

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg took third place with a $40.4 million handle for the month.

Revenue and Tax Totals Climb

Indiana sportsbooks posted a taxable adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $43.7 million in May. Blue Chip Casino edged out its competition with an AGR of $15.8 million, while Ameristar followed with $15 million. In total, Indiana collected just under $4.2 million in sports betting taxes for the month.

Indiana remains one of the more established markets in the U.S., having launched both in-person and mobile betting back in September 2019, just over a year after the federal ban on sports wagering was lifted by the U.S. Supreme Court.