The new Turfway Park features a spectacular sports bar with plenty of televisions and a ticker that constantly updates sports scores. It was built with an eye toward Kentucky some day approving sports wagering.
That day arrived March 30.
In a bit of a surprise, the Kentucky Senate followed its House counterparts by approving a bill that allows sports wagering in the state. On March 31 Gov. Andy Beshear (Democrat) signed the legislation that will allow sports wagering at Kentucky tracks and any of their extensions (off-site historical horse racing facilities).
It could be as soon as this year that the sports bar at Turfway, and other similar areas that Kentucky tracks have constructed during significant facility upgrades in recent years behind the strength of HHR, will go live with sports betting.
