(*1*)Kansas is on the verge of starting real-money sports activities betting.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly introduced final week that sportsbooks at Kansas’ 4 state-owned casinos can start accepting wagers in individual and on cellular platforms beginning in early September.
“Sports wagering, like all gaming in Kansas, is owned by the state and operated by the Kansas Lottery,” Kelly mentioned. “Under short-term guidelines and rules, the state’s 4 on line casino gaming companions can start launching sports activities betting simply in time for the primary skilled soccer sport on Sept. 8.’
The 4 casinos contracted with the state to supply sports activities wagering by way of unbiased platforms are Boot Hill Casino & Resort, Kansas Star Casino, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, and Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel.
Tribal casinos are additionally working to achieve contracts with the state for sports activities wagering.
“These casinos will be authorized to launch as soon as they are ready,” Kelly mentioned.
“Legalizing sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and drives business to sporting events, casinos, restaurants, and other entertainment venues,” the governor added. “I want to thank all our partners for working with us to get this done in time for football season.”
Sportsbook operators are granted a one-year provisional license based mostly on previous efficiency in different states. All on-line playing from the licensed books might be ring-fenced to Kansas borders.
“This announcement represents a lot of hard work and collaboration between the Kansas Lottery, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, our casino and tribal partners,” Stephen Durrell, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, mentioned. “The process to bring this to fruition has moved at an unbelievable pace. We are excited to be bringing sports betting to Kansas players and adding more fun and exciting play options to the Sunflower State.”
In May, Gove. Kelly signed Senate Bill 84, bipartisan laws legalizing sports activities wagering in Kansas on cellular apps, in casinos, and different particular venues.
The new legislation permits venues reminiscent of eating places and nonprofit fraternal or veterans organizations to carry sports activities wagering.
“SB 84 preserves tribal sovereignty, allowing the negotiation of a new or existing gaming compact regarding sports wagering,” in accordance with Kelly.
Kansas is one in every of greater than 30 states within the U.S. with some type of sports activities betting.
The State of Ohio is among the many subsequent group of states to start sports activities playing. Online sportsbooks will launch within the Buckeye State on Jan. 1, 2023.
