Location: Kentucky
Sports betting on the clock in statehouses
As state legislatures continue to ponder gaming expansion, “a majority of these bodies are hitting their home stretch,” declared B... more
Kentucky’s new sports betting law sparks talk of launch, use of revenues
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear promised an accelerated push Friday to get legal sports wagering started in Kentucky, saying... more
Kentucky is the newest sports betting opportunity, but who gets a piece of the action?
The potential of Kentucky’s newly enacted sports betting legislation will draw business away from neighboring states and provide fertile... more
The winners and losers of Kentucky’s ‘gray game’ ban
When Matt Widing was contemplating getting into the electronic skill-game business as a distributor 2½ years ago, the first question he... more
Kentucky sports betting to begin by end of year, although one senator hopes for fall start
The new law legalizing sports betting in Kentucky calls for the system to be up and running six months from when it goes into effect,... more
Kentucky tracks excited to offer sports wagering following legalization
The new Turfway Park features a spectacular sports bar with plenty of televisions and a ticker that constantly updates sports scores. It... more
Kentucky sports betting signed by governor hours after passage
It took less than 24 hours for Kentucky sports betting to become law following legislative approval. Gov. Andy Beshear signed KY sports... more
Sports betting bill wins final OK from Kentucky lawmakers, heads to governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky won final legislative approval Thursday, clearing the last hurdle in... more
Lawsuit seeks to block Kentucky’s new skill games ban
Before the newest Kentucky gambling law became law, it seemed a foregone conclusion that affected parties would challenge its place in the... more
Data shows Kentuckians made 1.28 million attempts to bet on sports since March 1
More than 1.2 million attempts were made in the state of Kentucky to place bets on sporting events since March 1, 2023, according to data... more


