Kentucky governor details timeline to September 7 retail launch of sports betting

Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:04 PM
Photo: Office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
  • Chris Hughes, Spectrum News

With sports betting just three weeks away from launching in the state, Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., shared the latest updates, along with a timeline of key dates, at his weekly Team Kentucky address.

Betting will officially begin at 10 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Sept. 7, for in-person bets at licensed retail facilities. Kentuckians can pre-register an account with approved mobile applications at 6 a.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 28.

A list of approved retail facilities and mobile applications will be released Aug. 22, following the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting.

“The countdown is on. We are just three weeks away from sports wagering in Kentucky,” said Beshear.