Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced that licensed operators in the United States will be able to accept wagers on September 1st.
Four state-owned land-based casinos—Boothill Casino & Resort, Kansas Star Casino, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, and Kansas Crossing Casino & Hotel—can accept wagering on in-person and mobile platforms.
Tribal casinos are also working to reach agreements with states for sports betting and these casinos will be approved to start as soon as an agreement is reached.
“Legalizing sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansas money in Kansas and drives business to sporting events, casinos, restaurants and other entertainment venues,” Kelly said. We would like to thank all our partners who have worked with us to get this done in time for the season.
Kansas Lottery Executive Director Stephen Darrell said:
“The process of making this happen has been incredibly paced.
Launch confirmation comes after Kelly in May Senate Bill 84 signedmobile app sports betting at casinos and other specified venues, and historic horse racing.
The bill allows operators of lottery facilities to operate sports betting in Kansas on behalf of state lotteries through partnerships with online sports betting operators.
Each lottery facility administrator can have up to three interactive sports betting platforms. The operator has been granted his one-year provisional license based on past performance in other states, and the contracted platforms will be announced shortly.
SB 84 will also provide an avenue for sports betting operations from the tribes, enabling negotiation of new or existing gaming compacts on verticals.
