As we pointed out on our restrictions page:
(b) “Electronic gaming device” means any electromechanical device, electrical device, or machine that satisfies at least one (1) of the following requirements:
It is a contrivance...
...which for consideration affords the player an opportunity to obtain money or other items of value, the award of which is determined by chance even if accomplished by some skill, whether or not the prize is automatically paid by the contrivance.
It is a slot machine or any simulation or variation of a slot machine.
It is a matchup or lineup game machine...
...or device operated for consideration, in which two (2) or more numerals, symbols, letters, or icons align in a winning combination on one (1) or more lines vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or otherwise, without assistance by the player. The use of a skill stop is not considered assistance by the player.
It is a video game machine or device operated for consideration to play poker, blackjack, any other card game, keno, or any simulation or variation of these games, including any games with:
- numerals
- numbers
- pictures
- representations,
- symbols
are used as an equivalent or substitute for the cards used in these games.
Indiana Law
It is pretty unambiguous in saying that a computer would qualify as an illegal gambling device if it were being used for that purpose. It seems like the code wanted to name every possible game that could be played electronically rather than just making a blanket statement about it, who knows why that would be.
Indiana is one of the harshest states for operators of any kind of illegal gambling. Operators can face up to a Sixth Degree Felony which comes with up to 2.5 years in prison as well as a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
We also know that the gambling laws have been enforced in Indiana with respect to live play, as can be seen in this story where a bar owner got nailed for running a poker game with a minuscule $20 buy-in.
The law also goes on:
to discuss gambling on the internet specifically, so there is no question of the intent to make it illegal for players and operators alike, though it could be a Class B Misdemeanor in the case of players.
Despite occasional arrests for live gambling operations such as the poker game mentioned above, we can find no evidence of any online casino player being arrested for doing that, so we tend to believe players have very little to worry about in this regard.
For that reason...
almost all online casinos that operate within the United States also extend their services to residents of Indiana, and here are some that are available to you below:
As we pointed out on our restrictions page : (b) “Electronic gaming device” means any electromechanical device, electrical device, or machine that satisfies at least one (1) of the following requirements: It is a contrivance... ...which for consideration affords the player an opportunity to obtain money or other items of value, the award of which is determined by chance even if accomplished by some skill, whether or not the prize is automatically paid by the contrivance. It is a slot...
US Indiana Online Casinos
