Location: Kentucky
Kentucky sports betting revenue reaches $33.6M in first full September
Kentucky saw $33.6 million in adjusted gross revenue from sports betting on a $255.9 million handle in September, the Kentucky Horse Racing... more
Officials tout economic impact as Kentucky casino celebrates first anniversary
Sandy’s Racing and Gaming in Ashland is marking one year of operation since opening to the public in October 2023. Officials said the... more
OPINION: With sports gambling taxes, Kentucky state pensions are no longer the ‘sword of Damocles’
In Greek mythology, the “sword of Damocles” represents an impending disaster. It never goes away, constantly waiting to drop. That analogy... more
After record third quarter revenue and income, Churchill Downs intent on continued growth
Churchill Downs reported record revenue of $628.5 million for the third quarter of 2024. The revenue is a 9.3% increase over the same... more
Kentucky: Sports betting is a proven success one year later
The first anniversary of legal, regulated sports betting in Kentucky was recently celebrated in the state, and numbers recently released by... more
Kentucky Lottery and Scientific Games extend partnership by 10 years
The Kentucky Lottery has extended its game management partnership with lottery software provider Scientific Games for 10 years. Scientific... more
How has sports gambling in Kentucky affected horse racing? So far, so good.
When legalized sports gambling was proposed in Kentucky, one of the fears was that allowing people to wager on other sports would hurt the... more
Lawsuit seeks to recover all Kentuckians’ gambling losses from ‘gray’ machines
A nonprofit is suing companies involved with the cash payout games proliferating across Kentucky stores in recent years, citing a... more
Kentucky sportsbooks total $284 million revenue in year one
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported $12.1 million in gross sports betting revenue for August on Thursday, as sportsbooks totaled... more
As one Kentucky city targets gambling devices in stores, Louisville’s hands are tied
Winchester police seized nearly 40 machines from 11 businesses and charged owners with possessing illegal gambling devices, but a Jefferson... more
