Legislation Archives - Page 2 of 2

The Kentucky horse racing lobby's power within the state stretches back to anti-gambling legislation in other parts of the country.

Posted on: April 18, 2023 | | Chris Gerlacher

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

The Kentucky Legislature passed a law that prohibited businesses from using "gray" machines that were very similar to typical slots.

Posted on: March 17, 2023 | | Steve Schult

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

Although lots of potential bettors in Kentucky are hopeful for legal gambling expansion, some like The Family Foundation look to stop it.

Posted on: July 12, 2022 | | Chris Imperiale

Although it looks like the push for Kentucky sports betting has stalled for now, some lawmakers see it as a definite part of the near future.

Posted on: June 27, 2022 | | Chris Imperiale