Seven is the magic number in Kentucky, where the state Horse Racing Commission announced Thursday that seven horse tracks and seven mobile sports betting operators have applied for licenses ahead of proposed September launch dates.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission previously pointed to Sept. 7, the first day of the NFL season, for retail sportsbooks to launch, and Sept. 28 for digital platforms.
The KHRC plans to vote on license applications at its Aug. 22 meeting. Under the state’s new wagering law, nine tracks are eligible to apply for a license. Each may have an on-site retail sportsbook, brick-and-mortar books at satellite locations, and up to three digital partners.
