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Industry
February 27, 2025
Kentucky Bill to Channel Betting Money Toward Local Governments
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to change how the money from the state’s horse racing wagering tax is distributed. Lawmakers proposed injecting some of these proceeds back into local governments, which would thus be able to fund a variety of initiatives. HB 782 to Redirect Betting Money Toward Communities Kentucky, for context, currently channels […]
Sports
January 27, 2025
Kentucky Notes Jump in Problem Gambling Helpline Use
In 2024, Kentucky’s gambling helpline experienced a huge rise in calls, texts, and chats, with total contacts growing to more than twice the number from the year before. KYCPG Links Helpline Call Increase to Sports Betting Laws and Awareness Campaigns The Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG) links this big increase to the new laws […]
Industry
January 9, 2025
Kentucky Tackles Gambling Addiction with New State Funding Initiative
Kentucky is nearing the end of its first year of legal sports betting. The state has started a new program to deal with the possible increase in gambling problems. Some of the tax money from sports bets now goes to the Problem Gambling Assistance Fund. This fund aims to boost awareness and train health workers […]
Lottery
December 3, 2024
Persistent Kentucky Lottery Player Wins $281K
A lucky lottery player from Kentucky has won a huge prize after selecting the same lottery numbers for years. After ten years of persistence, the man is finally living “the dream.” Consistency Was the Key Billy Glenn said that he has been playing the Kentucky Lottery for years, always selecting the same numbers. He admitted […]
Industry
November 28, 2024
Richmond Police Bust Illegal Gambling Operation
What appeared to be an ordinary tobacco outlet turned out to be the center of a significant illegal gambling operation, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of thousands of dollars in equipment. This newest development highlights US’ ongoing battle against illegal gambling as law enforcement urges the public to report any suspicious venues. The […]
Legal
October 10, 2024
Kentucky Lawsuit Seeks to Reimburse Gray Machine Gambling Losses
A new lawsuit filed in Kentucky seeks to recover millions of lost dollars by players engaging with “gray machines,” a type of cash payout game that proliferated in many convenience stores and gas stations across the state. The lawsuit, brought by the nonprofit organization Empathy in Action, aims to reimburse people who have lost money […]
Industry
October 4, 2024
Gambling Machines Seized in Kentucky, Two People Arrested, Charged
A large-scale operation against illegal gambling and the sale of drugs in Monticello, Kentucky, resulted in the arrest of two young men. Several addresses across the city were searched in the recent police operation. The multi-agency effort included officers with the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Young Men Arrested, […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Kentucky AG Warns That Risk-Free Games Are Illegal Gambling
Despite strict regulations regarding gambling, illegal offerings, including unlicensed bookmakers, illegal gambling venues and other unlawful devices can be found across the United States. Law enforcement in each state does its best to combat illegal gambling and that often requires efforts by multiple agencies, including gambling regulators. In Kentucky, a new form of gambling has […]
Legal
August 29, 2024
Kentucky Lawsuit Claims Aristocrat’s Social Casinos Are Illegal Gambling
Social casino games are a popular form of entertainment that is not classified as gambling. Such games allow players to engage in casino-style games by using virtual currency. While that currency can be purchased with real money, it cannot be converted back into real money. At the same time, social casino games winnings can be […]
Sports
July 25, 2024
Churchill Downs Confirms $90M Grandstand and Pavilion Renovation
The provider of pari-mutuel horseracing, casino gambling and entertainment, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), confirmed its intention for a new massive investment at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The company released details regarding the planned renovation of its Grandstand Club and Pavilion at the racetrack on Wednesday. The latest announcement comes after recently, CDI recently completed a massive […]
