Sec. 20. (a) This section does not apply to:
(1) an activity specifically authorized by:
(A) IC 4-29 or IC 4-29.5 (tribal gaming and tribal-state compact);
(B) IC 4-31 (pari-mutuel wagering on horse races);
(C) IC 4-33 (riverboat gambling);
(D) IC 4-35 (gambling games at racetracks); or
(E) IC 4-38 (sports wagering);
(2) the purchase of a tangible lottery ticket for a lottery game from:
(A) a retailer authorized to sell lottery tickets under IC 4-30-9; or
(B) the commission; or
(3) a free:
(A) interactive game; or
(B) promotional game;
offered by the commission.
(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) A lottery game operated through a video lottery terminal.
(2) A video gaming terminal.
(3) A lottery courier service.
(4) The sale of digital representations of:
(A) casino-style games, including:
(i) poker;
(ii) roulette;
(iii) slot machines; or
(iv) blackjack;
over the Internet;
(B) scratch-off games; or
(C) draw games.