Kentucky Betting News

Two years after the launch of Kentucky sports betting, Governor Andy Beshear has provided an update on how he thinks it's going.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Reveals True Feelings About Sports Betting

Thursday 23 October 02:48 EDT

Two years into the Kentucky sports betting era, Governor Andy Beshear has a message he wishes to convey about how things are going: Excellent. “I think it's going really well […]
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Not only is the Kentucky sports betting market exceeding expectations, but its growth keeps outpacing anything anyone could have imagined.

The Popularity of Kentucky Sports Betting Just Keeps Rising

Friday 26 September - 09:35 EDT

Ever since Kentucky sports betting launched in September 2023, the results have consistently exceede...
Circa Sports has opened a new Kentucky sportsbook, and it could be the start of an industry shift.

Circa Sports’ New Kentucky Sportsbook Could Reshape U.S. Betting Landscape

Tuesday 26 August - 05:42 EDT

Circa Sports has officially opened its Kentucky sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall in Kentucky Downs...
The Kentucky sports betting handle has already surpassed $1 billion in 2025 and is on pace to set the state's record for annual action.

Kentucky Sports Betting is on Pace to Set a New Record...

Friday 25 July - 03:53 EDT

It is shaping up to be a banner year for Kentucky sports betting. Though betting on horse races has ...
Another retail sportsbook is coming to the Kentucky sports betting market, and it is generating quite a bit of buzz for its ambitious design.

A New State-of-the-Art Sportsbook is Coming to Kentucky Sports Betting Market

Thursday 26 June - 05:52 EDT

The Kentucky sports betting market is expanding
just not in the way many had hoped.  After enteri...
The expansion of Kentucky sports betting is a financial boon for the Bluegrass State. But it is also leading to one major downside.

Expansion of Kentucky Sports Betting has Resulted in One Major Downside

Monday 19 May - 02:29 EDT

The expansion of Kentucky sports betting is going swimmingly from a financial sports perspective. Th...
Changes to the Kentucky sports betting market are on the table, and they could be implemented before the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

Potential Changes Coming to Kentucky Sports Betting Ahead of 2025 Kentucky Derby

Friday 25 April - 14:54 EDT

The 2025 Kentucky Derby is right around the corner. Tens of thousands of fans will flood The Bluegra...
Problem gambling funds are now open in the Kentucky sports betting market. What will the impact of them be? OSB breaks it down.

Funding Aimed to Help with Kentucky Sports Betting Problems is Now Available

Wednesday 09 April - 06:24 EDT

Funds that will aim to help people and organizations address problems arising from the legalization ...
Just how much influence does March Madness have over the Kentucky sports betting market? It turns out a whole lot.

March Madness Has a Serious Impact on Kentucky Sports Betting Revenue

Tuesday 25 March - 09:12 EDT

Just how much does March Madness impact the Kentucky sports betting market? It turns out a whole lot...
The Kentucky sports betting enforcement team is being downsized ahead of the 2025 March Madness tournament. Is this a good decision?

The Kentucky Sports Betting Enforcement Team is Being Downsized in Advanced of March Madness

Sunday 23 February - 13:26 EST

The Kentucky sports betting enforcement team is getting downsized in advance of the 2025 March Madne...
The Kentucky sports betting handle has set another monthly record after taking in over $300 million in total wagers to close out 2024.

Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Breaks Another Record

Monday 27 January - 04:19 EST

Legalized Kentucky sports betting is now more than one year old. And it continues to reset monthly r...
Professional gambler, and Kentucky native, has some advice for beginners looking to enter the Kentucky sports betting market.

Professional Sports Gambler Offers Advice for Anyone New to Kentucky Sports Betting

Monday 09 December - 06:13 EST

William T. Walters is a Kentucky native as well as one of the most successful sports bettors of all ...
Year 1 of Kentucky sports betting is in the books. And now, we have the results. How do they compare to other states? Let's find out.

How Did Year 1 of Kentucky Sports Betting Compare to Other States?

Friday 15 November - 06:19 EST

The first full year of Kentucky sports betting is the books. How did The Bluegrass State fare relati...
The Kentucky sports betting handle rose again to close out the summer and is currently outperforming projections by a landslide.

Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Sees Yet Another Unexpected Increase

Wednesday 16 October - 06:36 EDT

Another month, another announcement that the Kentucky sports betting handle continues to obliterate ...
According to various experts, the Kentucky sports betting handle has surpassed $2 billion in fewer than 12 months.

Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $2 Billion in Less Than One Year

Thursday 19 September - 07:38 EDT

General Kentucky sports betting has officially been live for one year. And in that time, the Kentuck...
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Commission, which oversees Kentucky sports betting, has hired a Chief Operating Officer.

The Commission that Oversees Kentucky Sports Betting has Hired Its First Ever Chief Operating Officer

Thursday 15 August - 12:06 EDT

The committee that oversees Kentucky sports betting has made a groundbreaking hire. And it stays a l...
It turns out the initial projections for Kentucky sports betting revenue in 2024 were wrong. This is to say, they weren’t optimistic enough.

Governor Andy Beshear Says Kentucky Sports Betting Revenue Continues to Exceed Projections

Wednesday 24 July - 05:49 EDT

It turns out the projections for Kentucky sports betting revenue in 2024 are going to be off by a su...
The Kentucky sports betting handle has already hit $1 billion—and then some some—roughly six months after the launch of online gaming.

Kentucky Sports Betting Handle Surpasses $1 Billion in First Six Months Since Launch

Tuesday 11 June - 04:50 EDT

The launch of online Kentucky sports betting appears to be getting well-received by consumers. Onlin...
The Kentucky sports betting market just launched its eighth sportsbook. The question most are asking: Is there room enough for everyone?

The Expansion of Kentucky Sports Betting Could be Barometer for Rest of USA Market

Tuesday 21 May - 07:03 EDT

Another sportsbook has officially joined the Kentucky sports betting market. Circa Sports’ mobile ...
Following the addition of Circa sportsbook, the Kentucky sports betting market is now home to eight retail bookmakers.

Kentucky Sports Betting Market Adds Another Retail Sportsbook

Sunday 14 April - 14:56 EDT

The Kentucky sports betting market continues to expand.  This is par for the course inside the Blue...

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