Location: Kentucky
Kentucky attorney general advises ‘risk-free’ games are illegal gambling
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is telling prosecutors that hundreds of new “risk free” games resembling casino slots are illegal... more
Kentucky: Sports betting revenue in ‘far exceeded’ initial projections, gaming experts say
After an early projected revenue of $23 million, Kentucky cashed out just over $37 million in taxes and licensing fees from the state’s... more
Kentucky: Circa adds to sports betting market ahead of NFL season
Circa Sports announced a new addition to the Kentucky sports betting market on Thursday, as it plans to open a temporary retail sportsbook... more
Kentucky: Bet365 a solid third for mobile handle in June
Bet365 made notable inroads in becoming the No. 3 sports betting app for bettors in Kentucky, according to June figures released Thursday... more
Susan Speckert appointed Chief Operating Officer of Kentucky regulator
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation has announced that Susan Speckert will be the first person to hold the Chief Operating... more
Will Bob Baffert return to Kentucky Derby winner’s circle after Churchill Downs rescinds ban?
Over the last century, some of the most prominent names in sports have resurrected their careers after returning from a well-documented... more
Churchill Downs record results fine, but more work ahead
After record quarterly results, it would be natural for Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen to take a victory lap. Churchill Downs... more
Churchill Downs reports record revenue for 2Q24
Churchill Downs Wednesday reported revenue of $890.7 million for the second quarter of 2024, an all-time record according to a release. The... more
Kentucky online sportsbooks collect $175.5 million handle in May
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has reported a sports wagering total of $181.4 million in handle in May, with $175.5 million online... more
Kentucky judge keeps ban in place on slots-like ‘gray machines’
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Supporters of a Kentucky law banning slots-like machines scored a legal victory Friday when a judge kept in place a... more
