by Zachary Kelley | Sep 21, 2023 5:39 pm | Regulatory
Kentucky voted to add Formula One, the National Rugby League, UTR Pro Tennis Tour, and two fighting leagues to their sports betting catalog. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission must approve the sports leagues to join the sports betting catalog before wagering can...
by Zachary Kelley | Sep 7, 2023 10:59 am | Legal
Retail sports betting launched in Kentucky on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET. Governor Andy Beshear placed the first bet at Churchill Downs. Kentucky online sports betting launches on September 28. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Legal Kentucky sports betting officially arrived with...
by Zachary Kelley | Aug 31, 2023 4:02 pm | Regulatory
Kentucky’s inaugural sports betting catalog was approved by the Sports Betting Advisory Council. Esports, LIV Golf, and the main group of professional sports such as NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL are confirmed on the catalog. Betting on horse and dog racing, pickleball,...
by Zachary Kelley | Aug 24, 2023 7:30 pm | Revenue
The total legal US sports betting handle surpassed the $250 billion mark in 2023. New Jersey is the biggest contributor to the milestone, making up 15.78% of the total handle. Ohio and Massachusetts launched earlier this year, adding two major markets to continue...
by Zachary Kelley | Aug 22, 2023 4:50 pm | Legal
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved temporary licenses for seven sportsbook operators and seven racetracks on Tuesday. Every Kentucky applicant, including Penn Entertainment’s ESPN BET, received temporary licenses. Retail sports betting launches on September...
