Next Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Likely Won't Have Online Poker

In an exclusive, Rep. Michael Meredith says he might need to drop online poker from his bill in order to win enough support for sports betting in the conservative state.


The 2023 Kentucky Online Poker & Sports Betting Bill: What You Need to Know

Three lawmakers have submitted HB 106 for consideration during the 2023 session, but time to act on the proposed bill is shorter than last year.


Which State is Next for US Online Poker? Part III: Kentucky

Ruby red Kentucky seems like an odd place for online poker, but efforts to legalize it and sports betting have come progressively closer over the last three years. Third in a series.


The 6 States Most Likely to Launch Online Poker Next

Recent developments suggest Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, & West Virginia could soon join the five states where online poker is currently legal.


GOP Votes "Neigh," Blocks Kentucky Online Poker & Sports Betting Bill

Republicans also allowed a separate bill that would have created a $50 million problem gambling fund to die in a Senate committee.


Kentucky Online Poker & Sports Betting Bill is Down to the Wire

Supporters of expanded gaming in Kentucky caught a big break when legislation was read twice before a 10-day recess. But there are only two days left for this year’s legislative session and some conservatives remain opposed.


Bill to Allow Online Poker & Sports Betting in KY Advances to State Senate

In separate legislation, the House reduced the amount earmarked for the state’s problem gambling fund to $50 million, down from $225 million. But lawmakers are running out of time to pass both bills.


Flutter on the Line for $1.3 Billion After Unexpected Kentucky Supreme Court Ruling in PokerStars Case

The fine stands to be the largest ever for a gambling company.


2018 Kentucky Derby Dilemma: Completing Our Oaks/Derby Double Ticket

Fridays’ Kentucky Oaks and Saturday’s Kentucky Derby highlight our Double pick of the week.


Sheldon Adelson Four State Survey Confirms His Views on Internet Gambling

Survey concludes 60% of respondents across four US states are opposed to state regulation of internet gambling.


Rational Files Motion to Dismiss Claim in Kentucky Domain Name Case

PokerStars parent company filed a motion to dismiss in the 2008 case in which the Commonwealth of Kentucky attempted to…


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