FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lance Gideon, Press Secretary
Lance.Gideon@iga.in.gov
317-234-9221
STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would outlaw lottery courier services in Indiana passed the Senate by a vote of 42-7 on Tuesday, April 22.
House Enrolled Act 1053 would make it a misdemeanor to operate a lottery courier service, which allows people to buy lottery tickets online, in Indiana.
"With the ever-changing world of online gaming and betting, lottery courier services have caused a lot of issues in states across the country," Alting said. "This bill would make Indiana more proactive in restricting the practice before it reaches our borders."
Lottery couriers are companies that purchase large amounts of lottery tickets and then sell them to the public.
"Online lotteries are not allowed in Indiana, and these couriers have skirted the law in other states – causing major issues for gaming regulators," Alting said. "With this bill, Indiana would ensure we don't have an unregulated online lottery industry with millions of dollars at stake."
This legislation would also allow the governor to appoint the director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and would allow a judge at a horse track to be considered an employee of the commission.
HEA 1053 now heads to the governor's desk for further consideration.
Alting encourages residents of Senate District 22 to contact him with any questions or comments they may have. Alting can be reached by filling out a "Contact Me" form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Alting or by phone at 800-382-9467.
-30-
State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) represents Senate District 22,
which includes Carroll County and portions of Tippecanoe County.
Click here to download a high-resolution photo.
