Adam Hensley, Author at Play Kentucky

Breaking Down Potential Partnerships For BetMGM Sportsbook In Kentucky

BetMGM confirmed a launch in Kentucky but hasn't announced a partner yet. Which one of the Kentucky venues makes the most sense for a deal?

Posted on: July 31, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Following Success In Ohio, Is Bet365 Ready For The Same In Kentucky?

Bet365 seemed to crack the code in Ohio, and that's especially important ahead of the incoming Kentucky sports betting launch.

Posted on: July 28, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Solving Social Problems Is How KY & Other States Pitched Sports Betting

Kentucky used its pension crisis to help pass sports betting. California tried — but failed — to use homelessness to rally voter support.

Posted on: July 24, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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These Kentucky Venues Have Applied For Retail Sportsbook Licenses

With the sports betting industry launching in a couple of months in Kentucky, these are the venues we know will host a retail sportsbook.

Posted on: July 18, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Expert: KY Colleges Not Planning For Angry Bettors Is ‘Deeply Concerning’

A responsible gambling expert laments how Kentucky colleges aren't making specific plans to protect student-athletes from angry sports bettors.

Posted on: July 12, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Tennessee Now Taxes Sports Betting Handle. Will Kentucky Ever Do That?

Kentucky's neighbor, Tennessee, began taxing operators' sports betting handle instead of revenue. Could Kentucky be next to make the change?

Posted on: July 3, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Ellis Park Racing ‘Really Good’ So Far After Churchill Downs Horse Deaths

So far, so good for Ellis Park, the track hosting Churchill Downs' spring meet after the Louisville track saw 12 horse deaths in six weeks.

Posted on: June 29, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Does Barstool’s MA Battle Foreshadow Kentucky Rules For Sportsbook Ads?

Massachusetts is cracking down on language used in Barstool Sportsbook's promos. Could similar rules be used in Kentucky?

Posted on: June 23, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Kentucky Might Pluck These Sports Betting Regulations From Other States

During Tuesday’s Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting, Chairman Jonathan Rabinowitz said commissioners met with sports betting regulators from other states to implement their best practices into Kentucky’s market. In other words, the Kentucky sports betting industry will take a page out of the books of several different states. Kentucky met with state regulators from Massachusetts, […]

Posted on: June 21, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Why Basketball Could Be Kentucky’s Most Bet-On Sport, Like In Colorado

Basketball is wildly popular in Kentucky. And there's a real chance it could attract more wagers than football. Here's why.

Posted on: June 16, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Breaking Down Potential Partnerships For BetMGM Sportsbook In Kentucky

Following Success In Ohio, Is Bet365 Ready For The Same In Kentucky?

Solving Social Problems Is How KY & Other States Pitched Sports Betting

These Kentucky Venues Have Applied For Retail Sportsbook Licenses

Expert: KY Colleges Not Planning For Angry Bettors Is ‘Deeply Concerning’

Tennessee Now Taxes Sports Betting Handle. Will Kentucky Ever Do That?

Ellis Park Racing ‘Really Good’ So Far After Churchill Downs Horse Deaths

Does Barstool’s MA Battle Foreshadow Kentucky Rules For Sportsbook Ads?

Kentucky Might Pluck These Sports Betting Regulations From Other States

Why Basketball Could Be Kentucky’s Most Bet-On Sport, Like In Colorado