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In June 1993 Indiana became the sixth state to legalize riverboat gambling. All of the state’s riverboat casinos offer dockside gambling and, unless otherwise noted, are open 24 hours. The minimum gambling age is 21.
Following is information from the Indiana Gaming Commission regarding average slot payout percentages for the one-year period from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010:
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CASINO
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PAYBACK %
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Hoosier Park
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92.05
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Grand Victoria
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91.83
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Indiana Live!
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91.79
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Blue Chip
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91.65
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French Lick
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91.63
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Belterra
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91.57
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Hollywood Lawrenceburg
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91.40
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Majestic Star
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91.28
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Majestic Star II
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90.82
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Horseshoe Southern Indiana
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90.68
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Casino Aztar
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90.63
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Ameristar
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90.26
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Horseshoe Hammond
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90.19
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These figures reflect the average percentage returned by each casino for all of their electronic machines including slot machines, video poker, video keno, etc.
If you want to order a drink while playing, be aware that Indiana gaming regulations do not allow casinos to provide free alcoholic beverages.
NOTE: If you happen to win a jackpot of $1,200 or more in Indiana, the casino will withhold 3.4% of your winnings for the Indiana Department of Revenue. You may, however, be able to get some of that money refunded by filing a state income tax return. The $1,200 threshold also applies to any cash prizes won in casino drawings or tournaments.
If you want to order a drink while playing, be aware that Indiana gaming regulations do not allow casinos to provide free alcoholic beverages.
For more information on visiting Indiana call (800) 289-6646, or visit their web site at www.enjoyindiana.com
Pari Mutuels
In April 2007, the Indiana state legislature authorized the state’s two horse tracks to have up to 2,000 electronic gaming machines.
Shown below is a list of all Indiana casinos and its two racinos. Click on a casino name to see a page of detailed information about that particular gaming venue.
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