• About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling
This site contains commercial content
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News
No Result
View All Result
SportsHandle
No Result
View All Result

What’s On Tap For Indiana Sportsbook Openings

Three books got approval from Indiana Gaming Commission for Sept. 1 launch

Jill R. Dorson by Jill R. Dorson
August 29, 2019
in Regulation
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA skyline on the Canal Walk (Shutterstock)

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA skyline on the Canal Walk (Shutterstock)

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Indiana will become the second Midwest state behind Iowa to offer live, legal sports betting, when three sportsbooks open for business on Sunday. Two more will follow later next week, according to the Indiana Gaming Commission which gave “go live” authorization to the five at a meeting on Aug. 28.

Ameristar East Chicago, Hollywood Casino and Indiana Grand all got approval to go live with their retail sportsbooks Sunday. Horseshoe Hammond got approval for its retails launch Sept. 4 and French Lick for Sept. 6.

Fourteen physical locations have been granted temporary sports betting certificates in Indiana, and as of Monday, the IGC has issued seven temporary sports wagering vendor licenses to William Hill, FanDuel (two), Caesar’s Interactive, DraftKings, Penn Sports Interactive, and Rush Street Interactive. Indiana authorized state-wide mobile wagering when it legalized sports betting in May.

Ditka among those to place first bets

On Sunday, all eyes will be on Ameristar, Hollywood and Indiana Grand, each of which are located within easy drive-time of a key metropolitan area — Ameristar is close to Chicago, Hollywood is near Cincinnati, and the Indiana Grand is in suburban Indianapolis.

Here’s what’s on tap:

Ameristar Sportsbook: NFL legend Mike Ditka and former Bear return man great Devin Hester will place the first wagers. The sportbook will be located close to the casino’s main entrance, near the Stadium Sports Bar and Grill. Fans can place bets at either the betting window or at kiosks.

Hollywood Sportsbook: Former Cincinnati stars Anthony Munoz of the Bengals and Tony Perez of the Reds will be on hand. The sportsbook is in the Hops House 99 sports bar, and fans can place bets at a betting counter or kiosks. The book will have a bank of televisions.

Indiana Grand Sportsbook: The first of a group of Caesar’s casinos to open its sportsbook, the Indiana Grand will feature “state-of-the-art sports betting technology, high-definition televisions, and luxury seating,” according to a Caesar’s press release.

JUST IN: Caesar's Entertainment plans to open sports betting at @IndianaGrand on September 1 and in downtown Indianapolis two days later, in time for the start of the NFL season. https://t.co/CVF9erog9i

— WTHR.com (@WTHRcom) August 28, 2019

Located about 15 miles from Chicago, the Hammond Horseshoe will open its 5,300-square foot book a day before the Bears and Packers kick off the NFL season. “The Book” has six betting counters, a high-resolution LED video wall, and lounge chairs and couches.

On Sept. 6, French Lick’s 3,000-square foot sportsbook will open and feature two LED video walls. Bettors can place bets at three betting windows and kiosks around the sportsbook.

Of the remaining sportsbooks, eight others could open in September, pending regulatory approval. The Winner’s Circle OTB in Indianapolis, the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City and the Belterra Casino are all targeting openings before Sept. 10.

ShareTweetShare
Jill R. Dorson

Jill R. Dorson

Jill has covered everything from steeplechase to the NFL and then some during a more than 30-year career in sports journalism. The highlight of her career was covering Oakland Raiders during the Charles Woodson/Jon Gruden era, including the infamous “Snow Bowl” and the Raiders’ 2003 trip to Super Bowl XXXVII. Her specialty these days is covering sports betting legislation across the country. You can reach Jill at [email protected]

Related Posts

fanduel baseball wall
Industry

Premade Same Game Parlays Are Sucker Bets

March 13, 2023
indiana statehouse
Industry

Ohio Continues To Eat Into Indiana Sports Betting Handle

March 10, 2023
Load More

Top Stories

taylor mathis

Taylor Mathis Got Sacrificed At The Altar Of Responsible Gambling

March 20, 2023
fanduel baseball wall

Premade Same Game Parlays Are Sucker Bets

March 13, 2023
maginfier-over-small-print

Read The Fine Print: A Proposed Federal Rule Could Change Everything For Indian Gaming

March 6, 2023
roman reigns wwe

Colorado Denies Report Stating That It’s Considering WWE Wagering

March 8, 2023

State Sports Betting Guides

Ohio (U.S. state) flag waving against clear blue sky, close up, isolated with clipping path mask alpha channel transparency, perfect for film, news, composition

Ohio Sports Betting – Where To Play, Bonus Offers And Promo Codes

by Brian Pempus
March 30, 2023

Downtown Detroit at twilight (Shutterstock)

Michigan Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 27, 2023

VA captial

Virginia Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonus Offers

by Brett Smiley
January 17, 2023

nj flag

New Jersey Sports Betting — Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks, And FAQ

by Brett Smiley
March 22, 2023

pa online sportsbooks

Pennsylvania Sports Betting – Where To Play, Online Sportsbooks And Bonuses

by Brett Smiley
October 6, 2022

Canada Sports Betting Guides

Canada Sports Betting – Best Sportsbook Apps & Bonus Offers

British Columbia Sports Betting – Legal Update, Available Sportsbooks, and FAQ

Ontario Sports Betting – Legal Status And Where To Play

SportsHandle

  • Analysis
  • Casino
  • Features
  • Horse Racing
  • Industry
  • Legal
  • Legislation
  • Opinion
  • Podcasts
  • Poker
  • Politics
  • Promotions
  • Regulation
  • Sports
  • Uncategorized

Better Collective

This website is owned and operated by Better Collective USA. Trademarks and copyrights referenced on this website are and shall remain the exclusive property of their respective owners and/or licensors. Please be sure to visit the operator’s website(s) to review their terms & conditions. We advise you to read these carefully as they contain important information. Copyright © 2023 USBets.com | Better Collective USA
21 Play Responsibly
Gamble Aware West Virginia
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
GameSense

Search Sports Handle

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us / Contact
  • Responsible Gambling

No Result
View All Result
  • US Sports Betting
    • Arizona
    • Arkansas
    • Colorado
    • Connecticut
    • Delaware
    • Illinois
    • Indiana
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Louisiana
    • Maine
    • Maryland
    • Massachusetts
    • Michigan
    • Mississippi
    • New Jersey
    • New Mexico
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Oregon
    • Pennsylvania
    • Tennessee
    • Virginia
    • West Virginia
    • Wyoming
  • Pending States
    • California
    • Florida
    • Georgia
    • Missouri
    • North Carolina
  • Canada
    • Ontario
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
  • Sportsbook Apps
    • FanDuel
    • BetMGM
    • Caesars
    • PointsBet
    • BetRivers
  • Tools
    • Sportsbook Bonuses Explained
    • Sports Betting Revenue Tracker
    • Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Partnership Tracker
    • Expected Value
    • Sports Scores And Odds Apps
    • Sports Betting Twitter
  • News