Gov. Andy Beshear provides update on sports wagering a week ahead of mobile launch

WNKY Staff,
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – During Thursday’s Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear described the financial impact so far two weeks after opening in-person sports betting and what to expect next.

So far, Beshear’s office says the first two opening weekends showed over $4.5 million was wagered in the state.

“This is a strong number that certainly reflects the excitement Kentuckians have for the opening of sports wagering,” Beshear says. “With college football and the NFL season underway, plus the launch of mobile wagering, we expect that number will grow significantly.”

On Thursday, Sept. 28, Kentuckians can start placing bets on their mobile phones.

In preparation, Beshear says more than 60,000 mobile accounts are already pre-registered in the commonwealth.

The following mobile applications have been licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to operate in Kentucky and will launch their applications on opening day:

  • Bet 365
  • Bet MGM
  • Barstool Sportsbook
  • Caesars
  • Draft Kings
  • FanDuel
  • Fanatics

Circa Sports Kentucky has been licensed by the KHRC and plans to launch a mobile application later this year.

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