Kentucky Gambling Archives

Ellis Park extension new location near Owensboro in Daviess County

New Location Near Owensboro Picked For Ellis Park Extension Site

On Thursday, Churchill Downs Inc.'s CEO said the company had picked a new site for the Ellis Park extension in eastern Daviess County.

Posted on: July 31, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

Sandy's will have Las Vegas style sportsbook in Ashland Kentucky

Expect ‘Las Vegas-Style Sportsbook’ At Sandy’s Racing & Gaming In Ashland

When Sandy's Racing & Gaming opens its sportsbook in October, its president says bettors should expect a Las Vegas-level experience.

Posted on: July 20, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Sandy's draws from Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia

Sandy’s Racing & Gaming Hopes To Attract Kentucky, Ohio, WV Gamblers

Located at the intersection of three states, Ashland's new Sandy's Racing & Gaming will draw gamblers from Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia.

Posted on: July 18, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Churchill Downs Adds Safety Measures After Spike In Horse Deaths

Following an abnormal spike in horse deaths at the Louisville track, Churchill Downs announced several changes to its safety protocols.

Posted on: June 2, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Here’s Why Bet365 Is A Good Fit To Crack The Kentucky Market

Given the operator's latest push to make a dent in the US market, a Bet365 platform in Kentucky makes sense for the European company.

Posted on: May 30, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

KY GOP governor candidates gambling views

Here’s How Kentucky GOP Governor Candidates Feel About Gambling

Gov. Andy Beshear legalized Kentucky sports wagering but is up for reelection this fall. Here's how his opponents feel about gambling.

Posted on: May 25, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

NCAA study college sports gambling Kentucky, from playkentucky.com

NCAA Study: 60% Of College Students Bet On Sports. Significant For Kentucky?

The NCAA has released results of a sports gambling study it conducted with 18-to-22-year-olds. The findings are significant for Kentucky.

Posted on: May 24, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

The 9 Kentucky HHR Venues, Ranked From Largest To Smallest

There are nine venues in the Bluegrass State with a combined 6,979 HHR machines. Here's where they are located.

Posted on: May 23, 2023 | | Aleeyah Jadavji

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

Kentucky sportsbooks help problem gambling fund

With KY Sportsbooks, Public Funds Will Finally Address Problem Gambling

The Kentucky addiction fund didn't address problem gambling. So here's why the sports betting fund's dedicated revenue stream is critical.

Posted on: May 22, 2023 | | Chris Gerlacher