Betting businesses would reject college athletes’ bets on game events not directly tied to final scores in their sport

Betting businesses could not accept these wagers from a college athlete who plays that sport. A covered wager is on a specific event or outcome within a game that is not directly tied to the final score. The rule would take effect July 1, 2026.

The Indiana gaming commission may impose a civil penalty of up to $10,000. The penalty applies to a college athlete who tried to place or placed a bet on a specific event or outcome within a game that is not directly tied to the final score in the sport they play. Collected penalties must go to the state general fund. This provision would take effect July 1, 2026.