(LEX 18) — Sports betting is just three weeks away in Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear released a timeline outlining important dates, including the first in-person betting day in September.
Gov. Beshear says Kentuckians can pre-register an account with approved mobile applications on August 28 at 6:00 a.m.
Following the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting, a list of approved retail facilities and mobile applications will be released on August 22.
Gov. Beshear released the following timeline:
- August 22 at 1:30 p.m.: KHRC will meet to vote on license applications.
- August 28 at 6:00 a.m.: Pre-registration eases strains on electronic systems that can sometimes happen when many people try to register at once.
- September 7 at 6:00 a.m.: Wagerers can only deposit money into their pre-registered account with approved mobile applications.
- September 7 at 10:00 a.m.: Wagerers can place an in-person bet at licensed retail facilities.
- September 28 at 6:00 a.m.: Approved mobile applications can start taking wagers.
For more information on sports betting, click here: KENTUCKY HORSE RACING COMMISSION.
