1. (a) This section does not apply to:

   1. (1) an activity specifically authorized by:

      1. (A) IC 4-29 or IC 4-29.5 (tribal gaming and tribal-state compact);
      2. (B) IC 4-31 (pari-mutuel wagering on horse races);
      3. (C) IC 4-33 (riverboat gambling);
      4. (D) IC 4-35 (gambling games at racetracks); or
      5. (E) IC 4-38 (sports wagering);

   2. (2) the purchase of a tangible lottery ticket for a lottery game from:

      1. (A) a retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets under IC 4-30-9 ; or
      2. (B) the commission; or

   3. (3) a free:

      1. (A) interactive game; or

      2. (B) promotional game;

         offered by the commission.

2. (b) Unless specifically granted authority by a statute passed by the general assembly, the commission and Indiana gaming commission shall not, independently or by public-private partnership, operate or authorize the use or operation of the following:

   1. (1) A lottery game operated through a video lottery terminal.
   2. (2) A video gaming terminal.
   3. (3) A lottery courier service.

   4. (4) The sale of digital representations of:

      1. (A) casino-style games, including:

         1. (i) poker;
         2. (ii) roulette;
         3. (iii) slot machines; or

         4. (iv) blackjack;

            over the Internet;

      2. (B) scratch-off games; or
      3. (C) draw games.

As added by P.L.174-2022, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.152-2025, SEC.4.