Kentucky Kills Bill For Legal Sports Betting In 2021

Adam Koenig

Kentucky will not be seeing legal sports betting become a reality in 2021 as House Bill 241 died in the House. Odd-numbered years in the Kentucky Legislature result in 30-day shortened sessions and require all bills to be passed by a three-fifths majority  Billions of … Read more

Senate Committee Passes AZ Sports Betting Bill After Long Debate

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Senate Bill 1797 to legalize mobile and retail sports betting in Arizona along with daily fantasy sports has moved forward to its next Committee in the Arizona Legislature. The 2021 session has seen the first real combined efforts from Governor Doug Ducey, the Tribes of … Read more

Is Legal Kentucky Sports Betting Already Off The Table In 2021?

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Kentucky may not have enough time in 2021 to consider making sports wagering a legal industry as they will hold a shortened session. The gaming focus is slated for historical horse racing, a huge moneymaker for the Bluegrass State that has only recently been made … Read more

Kentucky Instant Racing Revenue Nearly Doubles Year Over Year

Kentucky Instant Racing Revenue Nearly Doubles

Kentucky’s instant racing industry generated $2.05 billion in handle during FY 2018. Instant racing machines, a.k.a historical horse racing machines, use the pari-mutuel wagering model. The legality of instant racing is being challenged at the Kentucky Supreme Court. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Though heavily criticized by … Read more

Louisville Thoroughbred Society To Host Legal Sports Betting?

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The Louisville Thoroughbred Society has partnered with Churchill Downs to offer horse racing betting in downtown Louisville. The venue could also host Kentucky sports betting upon legalization. The private club is expected to open its doors sometime in early 2020. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – While traditional … Read more