A lawmaker in Kentucky has introduced legislation that would legalize casinos in the Bluegrass – both on land on the river.Right now, sports betting, horse racing bets and video machines are legal in Kentucky, though State Representative Thomas Huff wants to change that with House Bill 33.Huff said the bill is an effort to capitalize on the popularity of other betting forms, including sports betting, which became legal in Kentucky in September of 2023.The measure was introduced in early January and is still in its early stages. Availability and locations of the casinos would depend on population and whether residents “opt in” to having casinos.Since sports betting was legalized in Kentucky, the state has brought in more than $43 million in taxes.
A lawmaker in Kentucky has introduced legislation that would legalize casinos in the Bluegrass – both on land on the river.
Right now, sports betting, horse racing bets and video machines are legal in Kentucky, though State Representative Thomas Huff wants to change that with House Bill 33.
Huff said the bill is an effort to capitalize on the popularity of other betting forms, including sports betting, which became legal in Kentucky in September of 2023.
The measure was introduced in early January and is still in its early stages.
Availability and locations of the casinos would depend on population and whether residents “opt in” to having casinos.
Since sports betting was legalized in Kentucky, the state has brought in more than $43 million in taxes.
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