No, sports betting in Kentucky is not legal at this time.
Sports betting in Kentucky
Kentucky lawmakers were unable to pass legislation to introduce sports wagering in 2019, but lawmakers voted unanimously to advance HB137 out of the House of Representatives Licensing and Occupations Committee on Jan. 15, 2020. This bill included an amendment which allowed betting on in-state college teams such as the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, as well as Murray State, etc. According to sources, the Kentucky General Assembly had said legalizing sports betting is a priority during the 2020 legislative session.
Online sportsbooks in Kentucky
None.
Retail sportsbooks in Kentucky
There are no legal retail sportsbooks in Kentucky, but it might not be long until this comes into fruition, perhaps even involving places such as horse tracks Churchill Downs, Keeneland, etc. …
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