Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-45-5-2 — Unlawful gambling
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 5: Gambling, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-45-5-2
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 2. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally engages in gambling commits unlawful gambling. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), unlawful gambling is a Class B misdemeanor. (c) An operator who knowingly or intentionally uses the Internet to engage in unlawful gambling: (1) in Indiana; or (2) with a person located in Indiana; commits a Level 6 felony.
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Is unlawful gambling a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful gambling ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-45-5-2.
Unlawful gambling — general: Class B Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 35-45-5-2(b)) · Unlawful gambling — Internet operator: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 35-45-5-2(c))
Which Indiana statute covers unlawful gambling?
Unlawful gambling is governed by Ind. Code § 35-45-5-2 (Unlawful gambling).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.