Indiana Mobile Betting Could be Blocked at Events

Indiana mobile betting has come under additional scrutiny under new proposed sports betting regulations. Published this week by the Indiana Gaming Commission, a professional sports league or the NCAA could seek to create a temporary sports betting “dead zone” at a venue, made possible by geolocation technology.

While Indiana lawmakers didn’t give the leagues any handouts in the form of “integrity fees”, nor did they mandate the use of “official league data,” the regulations do appear to give the leagues one unique way here to influence sports betting in the state. The regulations, which are currently in the public comment phase ahead of possible adoption next month, would give the IGC the sole discretion on whether or not to grant the sports governing body’s request.

You can read more about the possibility of blocking Indiana mobile betting at Sports Handle.