Update from Kentucky
March 17, 2023
The Kentucky House passed HB 551 (Meredith). The Senate referred the bill to Licensing & Occupations Committee, and the committee approved the measure on Mar. 15.
As background, the bill would legalize retail and online sports betting for racetracks. Under the bill, up to nine racetracks could partner with up to three mobile sports wagering providers for a maximum of 27 Kentucky sports betting apps.