Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed emergency regulations in preparation for the state’s legal sports betting launch in September. Retail sports betting is set to launch on September 7, with mobile sports betting expected to launch on September 28. LEXINGTON, Ky. – On Monday afternoon, the … Read more
After two years of consistent sports betting bills being passed through the Kentucky legislature, KY HB 551 has reached the Governor’s desk and was signed into law this morning. All residents aged 18 and up will be able to bet online through operators or at … Read more
The NBA has made several high-profile statistical recording mistakes, leading to social media outcry and subsequent issuing of stat corrections; however, corrections do not help bettors. The winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby – Medina Spirit – was disqualified Monday and stripped of his title, … Read more
House Bill 241 would make sports betting legal in Kentucky through both land-based and mobile platforms. Sponsor Adam Koenig is hopeful that his bill will pass either in this session or in 2022. The focus of the Kentucky General Assembly in 2021 is Historical Horse … Read more
All ticket holders will automatically have a ticket for the new event dates. Final approval of the new dates will be known by the end of the week. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 146th Kentucky Derby has been postponed and moved to September due to the … Read more
Churchill Downs Incorporated and Ainsworth add Scientific games to their partnership. Scientific Games brings at least five different games to their historical racing machines. Churchill Downs Racetrack is where the annual Kentucky Derby is held. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and Ainsworth are … Read more
The Kentucky legislature will remain in session through mid-April, giving lawmakers enough time to come to a decision on the sports betting bills currently being presented. Governor Andy Beshear is in favor of gambling in all of its forms (casino-style, sports betting, and poker), including … Read more
A new development in the case of Kentucky legalizing sports betting has just been brought to the attention of lawmakers in the state. Previously, it was thought that an amendment to the state’s constitution was needed in order to legalize the wagering on sports but … Read more
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