Preliminary numbers indicate nearly $250 million has been wagered in KY since launch of sports betting
Gov. Andy Beshear announced preliminary sports wagering numbers indicate that nearly $250 million has been wagered in Kentucky and nearly…
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Sports betting legal in Kentucky today; Governor, Lt. Governor making first bets at state sites
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Sports wagering, which was legalized by the General Assembly earlier this year, begins today at…
KY Horse Racing Commission awards licenses for sports, online betting; wagering starts Sept. 28
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted Tuesday to approve temporary licenses for sports wagering operators and service providers. A…
With legal sports wagering on horizon, Beshear signs regulation to fund problem gambling assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky prepares for sports wagering to begin in early September, Gov. Andy Beshear has…
Bill legalizing sports wagering gains approval in House committee; ‘gray machines’ ban to Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would legalize sports wagering in Kentucky, which has been attempted in the past…
Rep. Koenig to introduce legislation legalizing sports wagering, generating revenue for pension system
According to Representative Adam Koenig of Erlanger, lawmakers will see legislation aimed at legalizing sports wagering, providing resources for those…
House Democrats unveil list of priority legislation, focus on early childhood ed, voter registration, more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House and Senate Democrats unveiled their list of priority legislation they’d like to see…
Gov. Andy Beshear, Rep. Koenig, others work to build support for sports wagering bill in the House
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, were among the participants in a joint…
Dave Spaulding: It’s time to stop blocking gaming; at least, pass sports wagering; tell your legislator
Kentucky has a long history of gambling. Horses are part of our culture. We have a billion-dollar lottery and bingo at our…
KY House begins work on state budget; Rep. Steve Rudy doesn’t expect Beshear budget to stay intact
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House is beginning work in earnest this week on a state budget for…
Koenig trying again: Sports wagering bill on deck before legislative committee on Wednesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A sports wagering bill will have its first consideration by a legislative committee this week….
Sen. Julian Carroll prefiles legislation to allow sports wagering at racetracks, off-track betting facilities
Kentucky Senator Julian M. Carroll, D-Frankfort, has prefiled legislation establishing the framework to allow sports wagering at any horse racing…
Sen. Thayer is at Royal Ascot, but remains focused on legalization of sports wagering in Kentucky
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, was enjoying the pageantry of the Royal Ascot horse…
This Week at State Capitol: Celebrating KY’s history, bills on foster children, sports wagering, more
FRANKFORT – Peek into one of the journals that have rested for more than a century on the shelves of…
NKY Chamber ‘Where We Stand 2019’ at Devou Golf and Event Center outlines legislative agenda
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented its “Where We Stand 2019” legislative agenda Tuesday at the Devou…
Nine-member bipartisan panel of state legislature to look at sports wagering legislation for the state
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bipartisan House and Senate panel is being formed to craft legislation to allow sports…
Sen. Julian Carroll files bill to allow sports wagering at horse racing tracks, off-track wagering facilites
Kentucky residents may soon be able to wager on their favorite sports team. A bill filed today by Senator Julian…