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Opinion: Welcome To Kansas, The New Las Vegas Of Sports Betting

Dorothy might have left Kansas on her trip to Oz, but if she enjoys sports betting, she is going to want to get back soon. In 1918, a survey crew determined that Lebanon, Kan., is the geographic center of the contiguous United States. So if you have not been, the time to visit Kansas is […] Read More

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | John Holden

DraftKings, Bally Bet Line Up Kansas Sports Betting Entry

Kansas casinos are ready for another stream of revenue from sports betting. On Monday, Dodge City’s Boot Hill Casino & Resort announced its KS sports betting partnerships with DraftKings and Bally Bet. Each of the four Kansas casinos can partner with up to three online sports betting platforms for the market, which likely will launch […] Read More

Posted on: May 17, 2022 | | Pat Evans

The Week In Sports Betting News: Proof Kansas Is Better Than Missouri

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting news is once again focused on legislation as the busy earnings season is mostly wrapped up. The LSR Podcast touched on legal Kansas sports betting coming this year and also pondered why the MLB will not be upfront about changes to baseballs. There are now two ways to follow LSR […] Read More

Posted on: May 16, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Kansas Sports Betting Soon Legal After Governor’s Signature

Legal sports betting is on its way to Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly signed SB 84 Thursday, with the bill set to become law July 1. The KS sports betting legislation passed both chambers in April. “Legalizing sports betting will bring more revenue to our state and grow our economy,” Kelly said. “This is another mechanism […] Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Kansas Sports Betting Should Launch By Football Season

Kansas sports betting should launch in time to capture at least some of the upcoming football season. As Kansans wait for Gov. Laura Kelly to sign KS sports betting legislation into law, regulators are starting to think about the process to go live. Kelly was presented the bill May 6 and has 10 days to […] Read More

Posted on: May 10, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Missouri Sports Betting Hopes Still Alive As Session Ticks Away

With neighboring Kansas full speed ahead on sports betting, Missouri lawmakers are still working on a deal. Rep. Dan Houx told LSR Wednesday that lawmakers are still working on MO sports betting language as the legislative session nears its May 13 deadline. A compromise between the House and Senate will be critical, as Sen. Denny Hoskins filibustered […] Read More

Posted on: May 4, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Kansas Sports Betting Bill Awaiting Governor’s Signature

Sports betting in Kansas is a signature away from become law after the Senate passed SB 84 to Gov. Laura Kelly early Friday morning. The Senate approved the bill, 21-13 just a day after the chamber rejected House changes to it on Wednesday. The two sides met quickly Thursday morning, though, and the tweaked SB […] Read More

Posted on: April 29, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Kansas Sports Betting Bill Quickly Bounces Back, Heads To Senate

Kansas sports betting is back in the hands of the Senate after the House quickly approved a new conference committee report Thursday. The second conference committee on SB 84 met Thursday morning to iron out a few details following a Senate rejection of the initial agreement. The bill was on the House floor hours later […] Read More

Posted on: April 28, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Kansas Sports Betting Bill Set For Final Sprint Next Week

While the Kansas legislature is likely to pass a sports betting bill when it reconvenes April 25, it is not without a peculiar component. Before the House advanced SB 84 in the early hours of April 2, a provision was inserted that dedicates 80% of KS sports betting tax revenue to a fund to attract […] Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Changes Await Missouri Sports Betting Bill On Senate Floor

A Missouri sports betting bill is on its way to the Senate floor, but changes are coming. The MO Senate Appropriations Committee advanced HB 2502 to the Senate floor, 8-1, Tuesday. The bill passed the House, 115-33, last month. While the MO sports betting bill moved forward without debate, it is still “a work in […] Read More

Posted on: April 20, 2022 | | Pat Evans