Kentucky Legalizes Sports Betting and Sets Dates for Launch
Key points:
- Sports betting is coming to Kentucky on September 7th for casinos and retail sportsbooks, and September 28th for online sportsbooks.
- The legalization of sports betting in Kentucky was signed into law on March 31st by Governor Andy Beshear.
- Kentucky will allow betting on all major sports leagues, including college sports.
Kentucky is set to launch sports betting on September 7th, just in time for the NFL season. The legalization process began when Governor Andy Beshear signed HB 551 into law on March 31st. The bill allows for both in-person betting at casinos and retail sportsbooks, as well as online betting via mobile apps and online sportsbooks. Kentucky will have up to 30 online sportsbooks in addition to the physical locations. Popular sportsbooks like BetMGM, DraftKings, Caesars, and FanDuel have confirmed their launch in Kentucky. The state will allow betting on college sports and provides responsible gaming tools for bettors.
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