Bill legalizing sports betting headed to Beshear’s desk
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Published: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:18 PM EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - The bill to allow Kentuckians to bet on college and pro sports is headed to Governor Beshear’s desk.
House Bill 551 will allow people to bet on events using a computer, phone or mobile device or by going to a horse track-owned facility in Kentucky.
The Bill passed 25-12 in the state Senate on Thursday.
The bill previously passed the House with a 63 to 34 vote.
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