Kansas sports betting law takes effect, but you cannot bet just yet

Kansas sports betting law takes effect, but you cannot bet just yet

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  • Nathan Vickers, KCTV-TV
July 4, 2022 1:20 PM
  • Nathan Vickers, KCTV-TV

A law legalizing sports betting in Kansas took effect on July 1, but it could be a few weeks before fans can actually place a bet.

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Venues like the Hollywood Casino are still preparing spaces for in person betting. Rick Skinner, the vice-president and general manager of the property, said Hollywood was planning on building a temporary sports book area by Sept. 1. That would allow fans to start placing bets just as football season starts.

In the long run, Skinner said the casino was planning a much larger space for sports wagering.

“Really, the big construction will begin on our barstool sports book which will be in what used to be the epic buffet,” Skinner said.