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Indiana’s online lottery authorization bill moves forward
On January 6, 2026, the Indiana House Public Policy Committee voted by a majority to move forward with the proposal to authorize online lottery ticket sales.
The Hoosier Lottery would benefit from the bill, as it has been trying to gain authority for digital sales. The lottery would be allowed to sell tickets for Powerball and Mega Millions through online platforms.
Lottery officials shared that online ticket sales wouldn’t begin until 2027; however, lottery couriers would still remain prohibited under the law.
States like Kentucky, Michigan, New York, and North Carolina already permit online lottery sales, and it is estimated that between $314 million and $629 million could be generated in additional revenue by the third year of operation in Indiana.
In addition to the lottery vote, lawmakers debated a proposal to ban online sweepstakes casinos. This would prohibit games in the style of slot machines, table games, video poker, bingo, and sports betting.
The Indiana Gaming Commission is left without authority to appropriately monitor sweepstakes because they aren’t fully covered under Indiana law.
It was noted that eight states, including California and Washington, have already banned such games, and Indiana is among those that are considering similar restrictions.
The committee didn’t vote on the proposal; however, further action is expected in the coming weeks.
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