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Kentucky problem gambling fund, pari-mutuel bill

House Lessens Money To Problem Gambling Fund, Passes Pari-Mutuel Bill

The Kentucky House passed a bill to create a Problem Gambling Assistance Fund using money from the PokerStars settlement.

Posted on: March 22, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Kentucky Sports Betting, Online Poker Bill On The Way To Senate

Kentucky jumped over the biggest obstacle to sports betting passage Friday. After three years of failures, legislation legalizing sports betting, online poker and daily fantasy sports finally cleared the House.

Posted on: March 18, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Kentucky sports betting bill closer to passing

KY Sports Betting Bill May Pass The House This Week

After years of struggle and months of procrastination, Kentucky sports betting legislation had an easy day in committee on Wednesday.

Posted on: March 16, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Potential Funding Solution For Problem Gambling In Kentucky

Despite Kentucky's gambling history, there's not much support for those with addiction. Now, a unique opportunity for funding is available.

Posted on: March 15, 2022 | | Robert Mattox

Bob Baffert Churchill Downs cheating scandal

Bob Baffert Still Faces Trouble After Kentucky Derby Cheating Scandal

Nearly a year later, the cheating scandal that plagued the 2021 Kentucky Derby continues to be felt in the horse racing world.

Posted on: March 11, 2022 | | Frank Weber

The shady life of Kentucky's gray gambling machines

What Are Kentucky’s Gray Gambling Machines And Why So Much Fuss?

Gray gambling machines cut into the Kentucky Lottery's proceeds which help fund education. Should they be legalized and taxed accordingly?

Posted on: March 8, 2022 | | Robert Mattox

Kentucky lawmaker launches sports betting legalization

Sports Betting Bill Filed Without In-Person Registration Requirement

Kentucky Rep. Adam Koenig finally refiled his sports betting bill for 2022 with one key change. He removed the requirement to register for mobile accounts in person for the first 18 months.

Posted on: March 1, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell