Kentucky Sports Betting Archives - Page 13 of 15

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 Gov. Andy Beshear has lofty goals when it comes to sports betting in his state: He wants sportsbooks live by the 2023 NFL season.

Posted on: April 17, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

When regulators launch the industry, Kentucky will let 18-year-olds bet on sports. But don't expect a spike in problem gambling.

Posted on: April 11, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Gov. Andy Beshear signed HB 551 into law. The bill legalizes both retail and online sports betting in the Bluegrass State.

Posted on: March 31, 2023 | | Steve Schult

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

Rep. Michael Meredith said he persuaded enough wary Senators to pass HB 551, which would legalize sports betting in Kentucky.

Posted on: March 28, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

The Kentucky Senate will most likely take up the issue of the sports betting bill on March 29 after it returns from a 10-day veto break.

Posted on: March 16, 2023 | | Rashid Mohamed

The lower chamber of the Kentucky General Assembly passed a bill that would legalize online and retail sports betting in the Bluegrass State.

Posted on: March 14, 2023 | | Steve Schult

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