Dan Holmes

Dan Holmes is a staff writer for PlayKentucky with plenty of experience under his belt. Dan has written three books about sports and previously worked for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Major League Baseball. He also has extensive experience covering the launch of sports betting in other states, including Ohio, Massachusetts and Maryland. Currently, Dan is residing in Michigan with his family.

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largest Kentucky Lottery jackpots

These Are The 10 Largest Jackpots In Kentucky Lottery History

Winning the lottery is one of the most cliche ways someone can change their life financially. Like other states, proceeds from the Kentucky Lottery fund the state’s education program. Since the state founded the Kentucky Lottery in 1989, the organization has awarded more than $4 billion in scholarships for Kentucky students. Over more than three […]

Posted on: May 23, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Event center at Kentucky Downs

The Mint Gaming Hall At Kentucky Downs Opens New Event Center

The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Franklin officially opened a new events center on-site for weddings and other large gatherings.

Posted on: May 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Kentucky historical horse racing handle up 20%

Kentucky Historical Horse Racing Handle Up 20% Year-Over-Year

Kentucky's version of a slot machine saw a 20% jump in what was wagered in February 2022 compared to February 2023.

Posted on: May 2, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

TwinSpires relaunch Kentucky sports betting

Could TwinSpires Return With The Launch Of Kentucky Sports Betting

Will the launch of Kentucky sports betting be the catalyst that forces Churchill Downs to bring back TwinSpires sportsbook?

Posted on: April 26, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Caesars and DraftKings available for Kentucky horse bettors

Caesars Racebook, DK Horse Now Available To Kentucky Horse Bettors

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously to uphold a decision allowing horse bettors to wager with Caesars and DraftKings.

Posted on: April 19, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

How $500,000 Kentucky sportsbook licensing fee compares to rest of US, from playkentucky.com

How $500,000 Kentucky Sportsbook Licensing Fee Compares To Rest Of US

Gov. Andy Beshear signed sports betting legislation that mandated a $500,000 licensing fee for operators. Seven states have a larger fee.

Posted on: April 18, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Kentucky bettors try to access neighboring sportsbooks

62,000 Kentuckians Tried To Bet On Sportsbook Apps During March Madness

According to GeoComply, 62,000 prospective Kentucky sports bettors tried to use online sportsbooks in other states in the March Madness first round.

Posted on: March 29, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Kentucky gray machines

Ban Illegal Gray Machines, Says Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

The head of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce penned a letter to the state legislature urging the banning of "skill-based" slot machines.

Posted on: February 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Kentucky Baptist Convention sports betting

Religious Group Emerges As Main Opponent To KY Sports Betting Bill

The Kentucky Baptist Convention has emerged as one of the most vocal opponents of the latest efforts to legalize sports betting in Kentucky.

Posted on: January 20, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Kentucky sports betting bill introduced

Kentucky Legislature Takes Second Crack At Sports Betting In 2023

Rep. Derrick Graham filed HB 106 for the 2023 legislative session. It's the second attempt in as many years to legalize KY sports betting.

Posted on: January 6, 2023 | | Dan Holmes