Authorizes the lottery commission to operate the sale of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Requires the lottery commission to adopt rules concerning the bulk purchase of lottery products. Provides that certain lottery records are confidential. Provides that the lottery commission may authorize and regulate courier services, including for the delivery of draw games and eInstant games over the Internet. Sets forth certain conditions for the transfer of surplus revenue to the pension stabilization fund, supplemental allowance reserve accounts, and the pension relief fund. Requires the surplus revenue after the required transfers have been made to be set aside by the board of trustees of the Indiana public retirement system to be distributed to the county treasurer of each county that does not have a riverboat in the same proportions that excess wagering taxes set aside for revenue sharing for riverboats are distributed. Requires a political subdivision that is served by a volunteer fire department to contribute at least $300 annually to the public employees' defined contribution plans of eligible members of the volunteer fire department. Lists other permissible uses for shared revenue derived from surplus lottery taxes. Creates the digital lottery retail incentive program fund (digital lottery fund). Requires the lottery commission to deposit 2% of the net digital lottery sales each calendar quarter into the digital lottery fund. Requires the commission to develop a payment program that directly compensates retailers that participate in the promotion and success of digital lottery games. Establishes the Indiana responsible gaming and problem gambling services program (program). Requires the Indiana gaming commission (commission) to develop and administer the program. Establishes the Indiana responsible gaming and problem gambling services program fund (fund). Provides for uses of money in the fund. Requires a licensed owner, an operating agent, and a permit holder to pay fees to be deposited in the fund and used for purposes of the program. Provides that an individual applying for an occupational license to perform duties that do not relate to gaming on the premises of a riverboat or racetrack is not disqualified due to a conviction for a felony if the position or occupation will not have access to the gaming floor and gaming systems. Provides that the commission: (1) has the sole authority to license entities to conduct activities authorized under certain gaming provisions; and (2) may not limit the number of qualified entities licensed under those provisions. Allows the commission and the alcohol and tobacco commission to deny a license or endorsement in specified instances. Prohibits a certificate holder or vendor from accepting wagers on the outcome of an election. Increases, from 9.5% to 20%, the sports wagering tax rate for each wager placed using a mobile device. Specifies that the sports wagering tax rate remains 9.5% for each wager placed within a licensed facility. Modifies a sports wagering provision concerning child support to apply to a vendor. Authorizes the following persons to conduct interactive gaming: (1) A licensed owner of a riverboat. (2) An operating agent operating a riverboat in a historic hotel district. (3) A permit holder conducting gambling games at the permit holder's racetrack. (4) An Indian tribe that meets certain requirements. Provides for the licensure of persons providing services and equipment for managing and conducting interactive gaming. Specifies requirements for the conduct of interactive gaming. Imposes an adjusted gross receipts tax ranging from 22% to 30% on interactive gaming. Provides for distributions to support the horse racing industry and revenue sharing to cities and counties in which casinos are operated. Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to provide a training module for alcoholic beverage servers who work at establishments that offer type II gaming. Enhances the voluntary exclusion programs. Voids a provision in a horse racing commission's order. Prohibits a sports wagering certificate holder or vendor from allowing, conducting or participating in any false or misleading advertising concerning its sports wagering operations. Provides that it is a Class A misdemeanor if a person operates a lottery courier service without the written permission of the commission. Repeals the program gaming fees chapter. Requires the commission to make rules concerning state universities and sports gaming data. Includes gambling services under the responsible gaming and problem gambling services program in a provision concerning mental health and addiction treatment services provided to individuals who have entered the criminal justice system as a felon or with a prior felony conviction. Makes an appropriation. Makes conforming and technical changes.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025Last action Jan 29, 2025
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Introduced House Bill (H)→House Bill (H)·7 edits
MODERATE
The bill was updated from its introduced version to its amended version on January 29, 2025, with significant changes to gaming regulations, tax rates, and fund allocations. The amendments expand gaming authority to include Indian tribes, increase sports wagering tax rates, create new digital lottery incentive programs, and adjust effective dates for certain provisions.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include Indian tribes as authorized interactive gaming operators and added provisions for digital lottery retail incentives and volunteer fire department contributions.
ELIGIBILITY
Indian tribes meeting certain requirements are now authorized to conduct interactive gaming alongside riverboat owners and racetrack permit holders.
FISCAL
Sports wagering tax rate for mobile device wagers increased from 9.5% to 20%, while facility-based wagers remain at 9.5%.
New digital lottery retail incentive program fund created, requiring 2% of net digital lottery sales to be deposited quarterly.
REQUIREMENT
Volunteer fire departments must contribute at least $300 annually to public employees' defined contribution plans.
Expanded responsible gaming program to include gambling services for individuals in the criminal justice system with felony convictions.
TIMELINE
Effective date changed from July 1, 2025 to upon passage, with July 1, 2025 as a secondary effective date.
TECHNICAL
Updated affected statute citations to reflect new code sections and removed redundant formatting.
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Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
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Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
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Jan 27, 2025
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Representative Bartels added as coauthor
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Jan 27, 2025
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Representatives Criswell and Moed added as coauthors
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Jan 21, 2025
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Authored by Representative Manning
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Jan 21, 2025
Reading-1
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy