Kentucky

2025 Kentucky Derby Sees Record Turnout, Bets, and Viewership

Vanja Mitic
Horse Racing, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Kentucky
More than 147,000 fans braved rain and cooler temperatures at Churchill Downs for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty surged ahead in the final stretch to win by a length and a half. The ...

Light & Wonder to Acquire Grover Charitable Gaming for $1.05 Billion

Johnny K.
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Light & Wonder (L&W) has confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire the charitable gaming assets of Grover Gaming, marking a significant move into the charitable gaming market. The deal, valued at $850...

Owensboro Racing & Gaming Opens, Boosting Kentucky’s Betting Scene

Vanja Mitic
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In a strategic location at the junction of U.S. Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road, the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming complex officially opens on Wednesday, February 12. This sprawling 20-acre site is now ...

Caesars Virginia Sets New Grand Opening Date for December 17; Owensboro Racing & Gaming Eyes Feb 12, 2025 Launch

Johnny K.
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Caesars Virginia has adjusted the date of its grand opening, now slated for December 17 instead of December 12. The announcement, made by Caesars Entertainment, highlighted an array of festivities, including a ...

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Radosav Milutinovic
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Ten days before the end of the year, the data show that the U.S. sports betting industry is likely to reach the total 2023 handle of $100 billion. The figure represents the highest level in the history of sport...

Sandy’s Racing and Gaming To Officially Open On October 26th

Marija Malenovic
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Eastern Kentucky will officially get its first-ever entertainment and gaming hub called Sandy’s Racing and Gaming, an investment worth $75 million estimated to produce almost 250 new jobs and collect millions o...

Kentucky Hits Nearly $250 Million Sports Betting Handle Since September 7 Launch

Radosav Milutinovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Horse Racing, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Kentucky
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear revealed on 23 October 2023 preliminary data on the sports wagering handle in the state since the September 7 launch. As reported, Beshear announced that almost $250 million has b...