Internet sweepstakes games prohibited; civil penalty
Ind. Code § 4-33-10-7
in effectSec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "sweepstakes game" means a game, contest, or promotion that:
(1) is available on the Internet;
(2) is accessible on a mobile phone, computer terminal, or similar access device;
(3) utilizes a dual-currency or multi-currency system of payment allowing a player to exchange currency for:
(A) a cash prize, a cash award, or cash equivalents; or
(B) a chance to win a cash prize, a cash award, or cash equivalents; and
(4) simulates:
(A) lottery games; or
(B) casino-style gaming, including slot machines, video poker, table games, bingo, or sports wagering.
However, the term does not include a game, contest, or promotion offered by the state lottery commission or peer to peer skill-based poker games.
(b) The commission may levy a civil penalty in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) against an operator or individual who knowingly uses the Internet to conduct a sweepstakes game:
(1) in Indiana; or
(2) in a transaction directly involving a person located in Indiana.
As added by P.L.153-2026, SEC.15.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/4Fetched: 10/17/2026