Kentucky governor: Nearly $250M wagered on sports betting

Monday, October 23, 2023 2:47 PM
Photo: Office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
  • Seth Austin, TriStateHomepage.com

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced preliminary sports wagering numbers indicate nearly $250 million has been wagered in Kentucky and nearly 500,000 wagering accounts have been created with mobile applications since launch.

According to a release from the governor’s office, it is estimated that more than $15.7 million has been wagered at the state’s licensed retail sportsbooks since September 7. Wagering via mobile devices opened on September 28, and the governor reports more than $232.3 million has been wagered through mobile devices since that date.