Dan Holmes, Author at Play Kentucky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians partnered with Revolutionary Racing to build Revolutionary Racing Kentucky, scheduled to open in 2024.

Posted on: October 31, 2022 | | Dan Holmes

The Louisville-based company opened Turfway Park, an addition to the Erlanger track with 800 new historical horse racing machines.

Posted on: September 2, 2022 | | Dan Holmes

In an interview with local media, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear doubled down on his support for any bill that would legalize sports betting.

Posted on: August 30, 2022 | | Dan Holmes

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