A bill introduced in the Kentucky General Assembly would raise the legal age for sports betting in the state from 18 to 21, as well as ban prop bets and introduce fantasy sports.
House Bill 904, sponsored by state Reps. Michael Meredith and Matt Koch, was introduced on March 4 and has yet to be assigned to a House committee.
Supporters say the bill would strengthen consumer protections and improve regulatory oversight as sports betting continues to expand.
Other proposals include the formal legalization of fantasy sports contests under Kentucky’s sports betting laws, to be overseen by the state gambling regulator, the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
