Indiana House Committee Advances Online Gambling Legislation to House Chamber
Loosening the Stranglehold:Indiana lobbies to kickstart online gambling, but legislative hurdles persist
By: Grant Mitch - 01/29/2025 09:07
The Skinny:- The bill proposes legalizing up to 39 iGaming platforms (According to enrichment data, this bill didn't advance during the 2025 legislative session)- A Republican-controlled committee voted 9-2 in its favor (Enrichment data states the bill failed to receive a Senate Committee hearing)- The estimated annual revenue from Indiana iGaming could top $500 million within three years (Subsequent three-year projections aren't available following the bill's failure)
Grant's a hip, ex-Virginia Tech grad, ex-NCAA track and field athlete, and an avid sports lover and better. With a knack for sports betting and an eye for industry headlines, he dishes up real-time, in-depth coverage. He jumped on the professional scene in 2021 and swiftly grabbed attention, rubbing elbows with bigwigs like Forbes and VSiN, and earning himself a rep in the biz. When Grant isn't hustling, he's likely hitting the gym, strolling around the city, or catching the day's big game.
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- In his latest piece, Grant Mitch explores Indiana's attempt to legalize online gambling, specifically House Bill 1432, which proposes up to 39 iGaming platforms.
- Despite a Republican-controlled committee voting 9-2 in favor, legislative hurdles persisted, preventing the bill's advancement during the 2025 session.
- If successful, the estimated annual revenue from Indiana iGaming could top $500 million within three years, as per enrichment data.
- Grant, a veteran sports better and writer, also delves into sports betting, football, basketball, and even slot machines, often discussing progressive jackpots and the latest news from Las Vegas.
- With firsthand insights into the industry, finance, and business, Grant's articles often make headlines, earning him recognition from top publications like Forbes and VSiN.
- Beyond sports, Grant is an avid athlete, maintaining a love for track and field, and staying active when not working.
- Online casinos, sports betting, and iGaming in Indiana continue to be hot topics, with the future of the industry under scrutiny as the 2026 legislative session approaches.
