Kentucky lawmakers have passed legislation to implement rule changes for sports betting, including raising the legal gambling age and restricting certain wagers.
House Bill 904 would increase the minimum age for sports betting from 18 to 21, aligning Kentucky with most other states where gambling is legalized. Supporters of the bill argue the change is aimed at reducing gambling-related harm among younger adults, who are considered more vulnerable to addiction.
These wagers have come under scrutiny in recent months after several NCAA basketball point-shaving scandals. This led NCAA President Charlie Baker to call for a nationwide ban on prop bets tied to college sports.
