Sports Betting Goes Live in Kentucky

Kentucky is using tiered implementation, meaning there is currently only one way to bet.

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(Frankfort, Ky.) – Sports wagering is live in Kentucky.

Starting today, Kentuckians can place bets on a number of sports including the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and NCAA.

The full wagering catalog can be viewed here.

Currently, bets may only be placed in person at licensed retail facilities. As of 6:00 a.m.,  bettors can deposit money into their pre-registered mobile accounts only with approved mobile applications.  

Approved mobile applications can start taking wagers on Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 a.m.

Kentucky chose a tiered implementation, which has been used in multiple states and which allows for the testing of policies and procedures before the full rollout that includes mobile applications.

Sports wagering is expected to increase the state’s revenue by an estimated $23 million a year upon full implementation.

The increase in revenue will support the oversight of sports wagering and then be dedicated to the Kentucky permanent pension fund. Additionally, 2.5 percent will support the problem gambling assistance account operated by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.