In 2004, legislation was enacted that allowed a riverboat in French Lick.
The first of these ten casinos opened in 1995. This legislation allowed for ten riverboats. The Indiana Riverboat Gaming Act was passed on July1, 1993 allowing riverboat gaming in Indiana. Regulation/oversight of these sites is the responsibility of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission. Off Track Horse Betting Parlors are located in several Indiana cities. Regulation/oversight of horse racing in Indiana is the responsibility of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission. Hoosier Park horse track in Anderson opened on September 1, 1994. More information on the Hoosier Lottery is available at: Hoosier Park Horse Track This was done to increase the revenues generated by the Hoosier Lottery. On February 1, 2013, the management of the Hoosier Lottery was transferred to GTECH via a contract. On October 13, 1989, instant, or scratch-off, ticket sales began at 12:10 p.m.
In June 1989 a Lottery director was appointed and in July the Lottery Commission was appointed. On May 3, 1989, the Indiana General Assembly ratified the Lottery Act and a week later the governor signed the Lottery Act into law. On NovemIndiana voters approved a lottery referendum by 62 percent. The Hoosier Lottery is operated by the State of Indiana. The History of Gambling in Indiana Hoosier Lottery
