A bill that would legalize sports betting in Kentucky passed the state Senate by a 25-12 vote Thursday evening.
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (right) speaks with Senate Democratic Leader Gerald Neal on the floor of the Senate Thursday. Hours later, the chamber would vote to pass a bill to legalize sports betting. (Image: Casino.org)
With that vote, House Bill 551 now heads to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk, and the Democratic governor has repeatedly stated he would sign the bill into law.
Once Beshear signs the bill, Kentucky would be the 37th state in the US to legalize and regulate sports betting.
This story will be updated.
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