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Kansas sports betting is back on the table. Senate Bill 84 was introduced on Jan. 27, with companion bill House Bill 2199 introduced Tuesday. Both propose expanding the state lottery to oversee KS sports betting. Several efforts to legalize sports betting in Kansas failed in the past.
Currently, in the United States, sports betting is authorized and regulated by individual states. Some states have already enacted and authorized regulated sports betting, while others are in various exploratory and legislative stages. Sportsbook operators can apply for licensing within the frameworks that these states have established. To date, theScore Bet is operating in Colorado, Indiana, and New Jersey, with plans to expand into additional states soon, pending receipt of required licenses and approvals. Kansas sports betting is back on the table.
Senate Bill 84 was introduced on Jan. 27, with companion bill House Bill 2199introduced Tuesday. Both propose expanding the state lottery to oversee KS sports betting.
Several efforts to legalize sports betting in Kansas failed in the past. The Kansas Senate did pass a sports betting bill in February 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic stymied the effort in the House.
Each of the state’s four casinos, which are controlled by the lottery, would gain the ability to open a retail sportsbook and partner with up to three mobile sports betting platforms. The proposed bill does not outline any specific registration rules.
A positive outlook
If the early 2020 momentum carries over and Gov. Laura Kelly jumps on board, mobile sports betting could be available in the state later this year. Kansas would tax 7.5% of wagers received in-person and 10% from bets placed through online partners.
With a population just shy of 3 million, Kansas likely won’t come near the betting tourism similarly-sized Nevada.
Gambling Sites
Mississippi generated $43 million in revenue in 2020 with its population of approximately 3 million.
Neighboring Missouri is also among many states considering sports betting legislation this year.
Kansas sports betting partnerships
PointsBetgained market access through a partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel last year. Boyd Gaming runs the Kansas Star Casino, giving its partner FanDuel an inside edge.
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Penn National Gaming operates the Hollywood Casino, meaning Barstool Sportsbook is the likely brand.
Other major operators are unaffiliated in Kansas, but with 12 partnerships likely available there would be plenty of slots to go around.
Sporting exceptions
Through a “sporting facility” designation, the Kansas Speedway could be home to an online sports betting area in partnership with the nearby Hollywood Casino.
A stipulation in the bill could allow Native American tribes with gaming operations to renegotiate their state agreements to include sports betting in some form.
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Under most state compacts, tribes can offer any form of gaming authorized commercially.