Legal Sports Betting Still on Georgia’s Mind, as Lawmakers File Robust Bill
Georgia lawmakers again have sports betting on their minds. One bill to legalize sports betting in the state has been filed this year.
Based in Kentucky's Bluegrass region, Rebecca Hanchett is a political writer who covers legislative developments at Gaming Today. She worked as a public affairs specialist for 23 years at the Kentucky State Capitol. A University of Kentucky grad, Hanchett has been known to watch UK. basketball from time to time.
Georgia lawmakers again have sports betting on their minds. One bill to legalize sports betting in the state has been filed this year.
A criminal investigation surrounding Iowa sports betting has netted charges against at least five current and former college players.
Kentucky’s sports wagering catalog has been recommended for state regulatory approval. Pickleball didn't make the list.
Kentucky state lawmakers have voted to bring legal sports betting to the Bluegrass State, and Gov. Andy Beshear has signed the bill into law.
Churchill Downs was the launch epicenter of Kentucky sports betting on Thursday as state and local dignitaries lined up at to place ceremonial first bets.
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear attends and bets at the grand opening of the new BetMGM Sportsbook at Sandy's Racing and Gaming.
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