KY HB 137 was filed in the legislature in December of 2019. The bill was amended to allow wagering on collegiate sports teams based in Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear fully supports the bill, as noted in his State of the Commonwealth address earlier this … Read more
There are several states that are planning to legalize sports betting in 2020. Some states will have a more difficult time legalizing compared to others. There are a few states that will have an easier time than others to legalize sports betting. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – … Read more
Kentucky will be trying to legalize sports betting in 2020 with a new bill request. Governor Andy Beshear is pro legalized gambling while their former Governor, Matt Bevin, was not. Representative Adam Koenig will present his bill to the House Committee once they are in … Read more
Kentucky Representative Adam Koenig wants to legalize sports betting in the state. The year 2020 is a budget year for Kentucky. The new Governor of Kentucky has spoken out in favor of gambling. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky lawmakers think that 2020 is the best shot … Read more
Attorney General Andy Beshear is running for Governor of Kentucky and wants to make gambling legal. Kentucky is $33 billion in debt when it comes to their pension system. Estimates show that legalized gambling could slowly help close the gap in the state’s pension crisis. … Read more
Indiana sports betting is actively going on. Belterra Casino has partnered with FanDuel for their sportsbook. Belterra’s new sportsbook is expected to bring in customers from multiple states. FLORENCE, Ind. – The FanDuel Sportsbook at Belterra Casino took its first bets on Monday. Belterra partnered … Read more
KY BR 236 is Kentucky’s latest effort to legalize sports betting. The bill focuses on land-based sports gambling. The Kentucky legislative session does not begin until January 8, 2020. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky lawmakers have prefiled a new sports betting bill for the 2020 legislative … Read more
Scheduled at 1:00 pm, the Indiana Gaming Commission must approve sports betting regulations before they can launch. If all goes as planned, the state of Indiana will launch their first sportsbook on September 1, making them the 13th state to do so. With major American … Read more
Sports betting in Indiana is expected to launch on September 1 once the gaming commission adopts the rules. Rising Star Casino will offer retail sports betting and partner with three skins to offer online mobile betting. Declining revenues are expected to be turned around once … Read more
The Indiana Gaming Commission is expected to approve its proposed sports wagering regulations on August 28, 2019. Indiana sports betting law allows licensed casinos to begin sportsbook operations on September 1, 2019. Neighboring states Ohio and Michigan still have a chance to legalize sports betting … Read more
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
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