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Saturday, 2 November 2024
Online Gaming in Kentucky
Kentucky has an interesting relationship with online gaming. Betting on horse races online and buying lottery tickets online are allowed. Other forms of gambling online are not.
In March 2013, the Kentucky Lottery Board voted unanimously to allow the sale of lottery games online. The board approved online lottery sales with the hopes that they would generate additional needed revenue for the state. Residents of Kentucky are currently able to buy lottery tickets at the Kentucky Lottery's website.
In September 2008, Kentucky Secretary of the Justice Michael Brown brought civil action against 141 online gambling domains, seeking seizure and forfeiture of internet domain names used to promote or provide illegal gambling within the state. After learning of the domain seizures, the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) made a motion to intervene on behalf of the owners of the domains. A trial court rejected IGC's motion to intervene, but in February 2014, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that the IGC could intervene, effectively bringing an end to the civil action.
On 12 February 2013, the Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee passed legislation authorizing a tax on advance deposit wagering. The bill intended to tax internet and telephone wagers made by Kentucky residents, but it failed in the Kentucky Senate.
To date, there is no Kentucky state tax on online and telephone horse racing wagers.
Kentucky became the first state in the U.S. to defeat a fantasy sports betting bill in 2017 when the Senate shot down H 414 just two weeks after its introduction in February. The bill had previously passed in the House with a narrow 37-36 vote.
HB 397 was introduced in September and withdrawn in March.
BR 155, introduced by Sen. Julian Carroll, calls for the institution of a sports wagering system and an amendment on current legislation to encourage wagering on sporting events, effectively legalizing fantasy sports.
In December 2018, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear wrote a letter to members of the state’s General Assembly calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would legalize gambling in order to create a dedicated source of revenue to support the state’s struggling pension funds.
Online gaming is still not legal in the State of Kentucky. All bills proposed to legalize sports wagering in the Bluegrass State have included online components.
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Kentucky Monthly Online Gaming Revenue
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Kentucky Online Gaming News
Governor says Kentucky sports betting exceeding expectations
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11 July 2024
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Gov. Andy Beshear reports over $37 million in revenue and emphasizes responsible gambling efforts and economic benefits for the state.
SIS launches esports product in Kentucky with bet365
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26 March 2024
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The supplier of live betting services made its market entry in Kentucky with ebasketball from its esports product suite now live with long-term operator partner bet365.
Kentucky kicks off retail sports betting
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7 September 2023
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Beginning today, all bettors in The Bluegrass State can visit up to nine in-person locations to place their legal wagers on a host of sporting events.
Sportradar receives Kentucky sports wagering license
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6 September 2023
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Sportradar now holds 47 licenses, or equivalent, in North America across U.S. states, territories, tribes, and Canada.
Caesars Sportsbook launches registration in Kentucky
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1 September 2023
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Sports fans in The Bluegrass State can receive a special offer if they deposit between 7-27 September.
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Kentucky Online Gaming Legal and Regulatory Documents
Lawsuit against Bovada
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11 August 2023
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A woman from Kentucky, who has lost thousands betting on Boavada's sites, has filed a lawsuit against the gambling corporation and is saying it is an illegal enterprise.
Kentucky HB551
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14 March 2023
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Passed by the House, this bill allows legalized land-based sports betting and mobile sports wagering in the state.
Kentucky HB106
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6 January 2023
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This bill would allow online operators to provide sports betting and allow race tracks to partner with online brands.
Kentucky sports betting bill
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18 March 2022
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This bill would allow gamblers in the state to place online and in-person sports wagers.
Kentucky SB 120
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15 February 2021
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This bill re-legalizes historical horse racing slot machines.
Kentucky sports betting bill
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13 January 2021
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This would allow betting at racetracks and pro sports venues. Includes both retail and mobile, with in-person registration.
Kentucky Supreme Court rules against historical horse racing
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6 October 2020
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This bill constitutes some historical horse racing machines as illegal.
September's Top Kentucky Sites
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Kentucky Lottery
2
1
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Keeneland Select
3
Fanatics Sportsbook
4
DerbyWars
5
AmWager
6
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