Location: Kansas
EDITORIAL: Underwhelming first month of sports gambling isn’t enough to lure the Chiefs to Kansas
Gov. Laura Kelly’s office recently announced the results of the first month of legalized sports gambling in Kansas. The take was... more
Kansas: With sports betting legalized, counselors worry state is unprepared for problem gambling increase
The legalization of sports betting was widely celebrated this September, with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly placing a $15 bet on the Chiefs. But... more
Kansas casinos rake in $1.3 million from sports betting, mostly in the Kansas City area
Kansas casinos and betting platforms have brought in nearly $1.3 million in the first month of sports betting in the state with more than... more
From ‘wise guys’ in barrooms to flat screens and apps, how Kansas gambling has evolved
In the first 10 days of legal sports wagering in Kansas, people made almost $40 million in bets. While that may sound like a windfall for... more
Kansas Lottery says sports wagering so far has been a success
Sports wagering in the state of Kansas is in its full operational phase following a soft launch on Sept. 1. Kansas Lottery, who is in... more
When will Kansas know how much money’s been made off sports betting?
The Kansas Lottery Commission had their first meeting Wednesday since sports betting’s gone live. The commissioners thanked the staff... more
EDITORIAL: Hey Chiefs fans in Kansas: Will you be more concerned about your bets than the team now?
Kansas formally [entered] the sports wagering world Thursday, with a “soft launch” of state-sponsored, privately-operated... more
Kansas psychiatrist: Legalized gambling could have unintended costs
The first legal sports wager in Kansas is in the books. Last Thursday, the same day the state legalized sports betting, Governor Laura... more
Kansas: Caesars offering credit of up to $1,250 on losing first bet
While the offers aren’t quite as attractive as the $3,000 deposit match Caesars Sportsbook offered when New York launched mobile... more
Kansas: Legalized sports betting begins with ‘soft launch’
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Legalized sports betting arrived in Kansas on Thursday, with wagers being taken at state-owned casinos and via... more
