Kentucky Governor Finally Got to Sign Sports Betting Bill into Law
March 31, 2023
After three years of sports betting bills foundering in the legislature, Democratic Governor Andy Beshear signs HB 551 into law.
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New KY Sports Betting Bill Introduced, This Time Without Poker
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As expected, HB 551 calls for legalizing sports betting but not poker or daily fantasy sports. The bill would also make the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) the regulator for sports betting.