He said he needs to better educate lawmakers and the public on the importance of legalizing i-gaming. But he never even brought the measure for a hearing this session. Ethan Manning’s (R-Denver) bill, HB 1536, would’ve legalized online table games and online lottery. But table games – like poker and blackjack – are still only legal at casinos. Indiana legalized online sports gaming in 2019. But a bill to do so – and allow online lottery – went nowhere this session. There was a lot of momentum for Indiana to legalize online gambling in the 2023 session. Ethan Manning (R-Denver) said he'll work to educate lawmakers on the importance of legalizing online gambling as a way to help curb the black market.
