BetIndiana is an online sportsbook that has initially planned to launch in 2020, but the year came and went with no action. Multiple delays due to legal issues involving its partner company in Indiana have complicated BetIndiana’s launch plans. However, BetIndiana officials have confirmed to BettingUSA as recently as August 2021 that they are still on track to launch.

In October 2019, less than two weeks after mobile online sports betting began in Indiana, BetIndiana’s parent company, USA Sports Gaming LLC, announced its intention to launch an online sportsbook for bettors in the Hoosier State.

Editors Note: BetIndiana has yet to launch in Indiana, and the brands future seems uncertain. For now, we recommend users bet with nationally established sports betting sites like BetMGM sportsbook.

BetIndiana.com explained in a 2019 press release that it has partnered with Spectacle Entertainment, the parent company of Majestic Star Casino, which closed in April 2021 to clear the way for Spectacle’s launch of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.

Frank Ignatius, President & Founder of USA Sports Gaming said this about the pending launch:

“This is the perfect partnership for us. Like BetIndiana, Spectacle Entertainment [parent company of Majestic Star] is an independent operator in the gaming industry, born in the Midwest and connected to our local markets. We see great synergy here and we’re confident we will provide bettors in Indiana with a book unlike any other in the state.”

BetIndiana Launch Date Delayed

USA Sports Gaming LLC initially planned to launch much sooner than 2021 or 2022. However, an ongoing investigation into Spectacle Entertainment over allegations involving unlawful campaign contributions has delayed its plans.

The investigation does not involve BetIndiana or USA Sports Gaming LLC, but it has nonetheless complicated its launch plans as its land-based partner company deals with the matter.

Further complicating matters, Spectacle Entertainment closed Majestic Star Casino permanently in mid-2021 to make way for its new inland property, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana.

The launch of BetIndiana mobile betting is contingent upon final approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC). The IGC granted a conditional sports wagering vendor license to BetIndiana in January 2020. All that remains is for the IGC to give BetIndiana a “mobile go live authorization” notice, which has taken longer than expected due to Spectacle Gaming’s issues and the move from Majestic Star to Hard Rock Northern Indiana.

BetIndiana Sportsbook Preview

BetIndiana has been slow to launch, but the company seems intent on following through with its plans.

As its launch date grows near and we learn more, we will update this page and turn it into a traditional BetIndiana review. Eventually, this page will include screenshots, bonus information, and everything else you need to know to decide if this is the right sportsbook for you.

Information is limited, but the original press release explains BetIndiana will offer online and mobile betting domestic and international sports. BetIndiana’s parent company also says it plans to launch similar operations in other states as legislation rolls out across the country.

BetIndiana Bonus and Promo Code

It remains to be seen what types of promotions BetIndiana will offer to new customers. That said, it is likely BetIndiana will launch with a welcome bonus and ongoing promotions considering the competitive nature of the Indiana sports betting market.

Indiana gaming law allows each land-based casino to launch up to three individual mobile sportsbooks. Numerous operators have set up shop since sports betting began in Indiana, and the competition continues to heat up.

In such environments, mobile sportsbooks tend to offer regular promotions as they jockey for position. New Jersey serves as a prime example of such a market, with numerous NJ betting sites all offering promotions to attract new customers.

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BetIndiana Deposit Methods

It is too early to tell exactly which deposit methods BetIndiana will offer. However, we can look at the options provided by other Indiana sportsbooks for a clue as to what BetIndiana may have in store when it finally goes live.

Popular sportsbook deposit methods in Indiana include:

  • Credit Card and Debit Card: Visa and Mastercard, maybe Discover as well
  • ACH Transfer: Moves funds directly from your bank account to your BetIndiana account.
  • PayPal: Use your existing PayPal account to make instant online deposits and receive withdrawals
  • Cash at the Casino: Visit Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to make cash deposits and receive withdrawals in-person
  • PayNearMe: Cash deposit method that prints a payslip you can take to a nearby retailer (usually a 7-Eleven or local pharmacy) to complete your deposit with cash in-person
  • Play+ Card: Provides instantly online deposits and withdrawals through a virtual prepaid card account. Customers also receive a physical Play+ card for instant access to their funds at ATMs, plus the ability to make purchases with the card anywhere that accepts Discover

Expert Opinion: Is BetIndiana Legit?

BetIndiana seems like an honest effort, but its multi-year launch delay does not bode well for the future. It’s unfortunate that BetIndiana partnered with Spectacle Entertainment for market access shortly before the latter became the subject of an extensive investigation involving financial misconduct allegations, but nonetheless, the ongoing delay does not inspire confidence.