Kentucky Lawmakers Have Another Chance To Legalize Sports Betting: Will They Take It?
There is a renewed push to legalize sports betting in Kentucky during the second part of the 2023 regular legislative session.
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.
There is a renewed push to legalize sports betting in Kentucky during the second part of the 2023 regular legislative session.
Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner Jordan Maynard was happy to help when Kentucky -- his home state -- asked for a sports betting assist.
Kentucky sports betting is looking for a second win in the state House, but getting enough votes to make it to the Senate will be tough.
Legal sports betting in Kentucky looks more likely than ever after approval of a sportsbook bill by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Legal sports betting has received a thumbs-up from the Kentucky House of Representatives, but still has the Senate to go.
Legal sports betting will soon be a reality in Kentucky. It’s how sportsbooks will be regulated that makes the state stand out
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