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.
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‘Bet on Policy Baby!’ Podcast Puts State Legislators in Gambling Spotlight
A new legislative podcast about gambling policy, featuring Shawn Fluharty from West Virginia and Jon Ford from Indiana, has hit the internet.
List of Mass Sports Betting Operators Hopefuls Includes an Underdog (or Two)
Massachusetts could see an 'underdog' or two among its mobile sports betting apps when the state launches online sports betting in 2023.
Wyoming Gives Okay To Online Sports Betting Rules
Wyoming sports betting is now closer than ever. The state approved two separate sets of sports betting rules.
Vermont Sports Betting Legislation Down To The Wire In 2022
A sports betting bill stalled in Vermont in March, but new draft legislation for lawmakers to consider has surfaced.
Vermont to Take Another Look at Legal Sports Betting in 2023
Vermont is looking again at legalizing sports betting. The next step is to decide if online sports betting will be part of the 2023 plan.
Vermont Sports Betting Bill Approved by Lawmakers, Governor Expected to Sign
A Vermont sports betting bill is on its way to Gov. Phil Scott after receiving final passage by a House voice vote on Tuesday.