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Churchill Downs Ellis Park spring meet, from playkentucky.com

Ellis Park Racing ‘Really Good’ So Far After Churchill Downs Horse Deaths

So far, so good for Ellis Park, the track hosting Churchill Downs' spring meet after the Louisville track saw 12 horse deaths in six weeks.

Posted on: June 29, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

KY Sports Betting Law Goes Into Effect Today. Here’s How We Got Here

The Kentucky sports betting law takes effect today. Thus, sportsbooks will be available within six months. Here's how we got here.

Posted on: June 28, 2023 | | Cheryl Coward

Kentucky sportsbook partnerships waiting on regulation

Why Kentucky Racetracks Are Waiting On Sports Betting Partnerships

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will finalize sports betting rules next month. Most sportsbook partnerships are on hold until then.

Posted on: June 27, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Kentucky sportsbook ad spending lower than other states

Expert: Kentucky Sportsbook Ad Spending Will Be Less Than Other States

According to Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, operators won't spend as much in Kentucky because most already see ads from neighboring markets.

Posted on: June 27, 2023 | | Brian Cross

Regulator praises Caesars Sportsbook Kentucky

Caesars Sportsbook Kentucky Praised By Mass. Gaming Regulator

A member of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission commended the Kentucky online sportsbook for its decision to raise the minimum betting age.

Posted on: June 26, 2023 | | Brian Cross

Churchill Downs sportsbook at Derby City Gaming, from playkentucky.com

Derby City Gaming Will House The Churchill Downs Sportsbook

The Churchill Downs sportsbook will be housed at Derby City Gaming, which just unveiled a new sports bar that will "facilitate" betting.

Posted on: June 26, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

Does Barstool’s MA Battle Foreshadow Kentucky Rules For Sportsbook Ads?

Massachusetts is cracking down on language used in Barstool Sportsbook's promos. Could similar rules be used in Kentucky?

Posted on: June 23, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Kentucky Downs due diligence sports betting partnership

Kentucky Downs Still ‘Doing Our Due Diligence’ Before Sportsbook Deal

The Southern Kentucky racetrack said it wouldn't announce a partnership until it finished its research and regulations were released.

Posted on: June 22, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Kentucky borrowing sports betting regulations from other states Ohio, Massachusetts

Kentucky Might Pluck These Sports Betting Regulations From Other States

During Tuesday’s Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting, Chairman Jonathan Rabinowitz said commissioners met with sports betting regulators from other states to implement their best practices into Kentucky’s market. In other words, the Kentucky sports betting industry will take a page out of the books of several different states. Kentucky met with state regulators from Massachusetts, […]

Posted on: June 21, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

expert says FanDuel and DraftKings get 75% of Kentucky market, from playkentucky.com

Expert: FanDuel and DraftKings Will Own 75% Of KY Sports Betting

Analysts from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming believe betting giants DraftKings and FanDuel will take 75% of the Kentucky market in the first year.

Posted on: June 21, 2023 | | Steve Schult