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Kentucky gambling legislation

2026 Regular Session ended Apr 15, 2026 · Bill data as of Oct 11, 2026 from Open States · Kentucky overview

AI outlook · Oct 11, 2026

Kentucky enacted a fantasy contest regulation law in April 2026 after the Legislature overrode a veto, putting daily fantasy operators under Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation licensing. Several 2026 sports wagering and wagering bills died in committee. The session ended April 15, and the other tracked bill, HB2, is a Medicaid bill that matched incidentally.

What to watch: The Legislature meets again in January 2027, and prediction market regulation and the attorney general's Kalshi and Polymarket suits are the main open issues. Watch the Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation's regulations for implementing the fantasy contest law.

Enacted or vetoed (4)

HB2EnactedMajor2026 Regular Session · Apr 14, 2026
AN ACT relating to Medicaid, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2026
  4. Passed SenateApr 1, 2026
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 14, 2026
Law · Apr 14, 2026
Lottery, Pari-mutuel
AI summary · Oct 11, 2026

This is a Medicaid community engagement and appropriations bill, not a gambling measure, and it matched a keyword incidentally. It was enacted April 14, 2026.

Next: It is law and has no gambling effect. Ignore for gambling purposes.

Actions (69)

Amend KRS 205.5371 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to condition eligibility for enrollment or continued enrollment in the Medicaid program on demonstrated community engagement as required under federal law; require the cabinet to continue to condition eligibility on demonstrated community engagement if federal requirements are abolished, repealed, or otherwise diminished; amend KRS 205.6312 to require the cabinet and any contracted Medicaid managed care organization to impose cost-sharing requirements for Medicaid enrollees as required under federal law no later than January 1, 2027; establish minimum cost-sharing amounts; amend KRS 205.556 and 205.618 to conform; create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to require the cabinet to, no later than July 1, 2026, begin conducting Medicaid eligibility redeterminations once every 6 months as required under federal law; require the cabinet to access and review certain data when conducting eligibility redeterminations; estab

Apr 14, 2026House: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 179)
Apr 14, 2026Senate: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Apr 14, 2026House: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Apr 14, 2026House: received in House
Apr 14, 2026House: passed 32-6
Apr 14, 2026House: vetoes overridden
Apr 14, 2026House: posted for passage for consideration of Governor's line vetoes
Apr 14, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Apr 14, 2026Senate: received in Senate
Apr 14, 2026House: passed 80-18
Apr 14, 2026House: vetoes overridden
Apr 14, 2026House: posted for consideration of Governor's line vetoes
Apr 14, 2026House: taken from Rules
Apr 14, 2026House: to Rules (H)
Apr 14, 2026House: received in House
Apr 13, 2026House: line items vetoed
Apr 1, 2026House: delivered to Governor
Apr 1, 2026Senate: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Apr 1, 2026House: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Apr 1, 2026House: passed 83-11
Apr 1, 2026House: Free Conference Committee report adopted in House
Apr 1, 2026House: posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Committee Report
Apr 1, 2026House: taken from Rules
Apr 1, 2026House: to Rules (H)
Apr 1, 2026House: received in House
Apr 1, 2026House: passed 32-5
Apr 1, 2026Senate: Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate
Apr 1, 2026House: posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Committee Report
Apr 1, 2026Senate: Free Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate
Apr 1, 2026Senate: Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate
Apr 1, 2026Senate: Conference Committee report (1) filed in House and Senate
Apr 1, 2026Senate: Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate
Apr 1, 2026Senate: Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate
Apr 1, 2026House: Senate refused to recede from Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
Apr 1, 2026House: posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
Apr 1, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Apr 1, 2026Senate: received in Senate
Apr 1, 2026House: House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
Apr 1, 2026House: posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
Apr 1, 2026House: to Rules (H)
Apr 1, 2026House: received in House
Apr 1, 2026House: passed 32-5 with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
Apr 1, 2026House: floor amendment (1) withdrawn
Apr 1, 2026House: 3rd reading
Mar 31, 2026House: floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
Mar 31, 2026House: passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
Mar 31, 2026House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 31 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
Mar 26, 2026Senate: reassigned to Health Services (S)
Mar 25, 2026Senate: returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Mar 25, 2026House: 2nd reading
Mar 25, 2026Senate: taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Mar 24, 2026Senate: returned to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Mar 24, 2026House: 1st reading
Mar 24, 2026Senate: taken from Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Mar 13, 2026Senate: to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
Mar 2, 2026Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 2, 2026Senate: received in Senate
Feb 27, 2026House: passed 77-21 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendment (18)
Feb 27, 2026House: Floor Amendments (1), (4), (6), (7), (10) and (16) defeated
Feb 27, 2026House: 3rd reading
Feb 26, 2026House: floor amendments (18) and (19) filed to Committee Substitute
Feb 25, 2026House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026
Feb 25, 2026House: 2nd reading, to Rules
Feb 24, 2026House: floor amendments (1), (4), (6), (7), (10), (11), (12), (13) and (16) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2), (3), (5), (8), (9), (14), (15) and (17) filed to bill
Feb 24, 2026House: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
Jan 29, 2026House: to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Jan 21, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Jan 21, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB904EnactedMajor2026 Regular Session · Apr 14, 2026
AN ACT relating to gaming.
  1. IntroducedMar 4, 2026
  2. Out of committeeMar 11, 2026
  3. Passed HouseMar 19, 2026
  4. Passed SenateApr 2, 2026
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 14, 2026
Law · Apr 14, 2026
Sports (retail), Daily fantasy, Pari-mutuel, Prediction markets, Charitable gaming, Commercial casinos
AI summary · Oct 11, 2026

This law has the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation license and regulate fantasy contest operators, with geolocation, anti-fraud and integrity reporting requirements and felony-based license bars. The governor vetoed it on April 13, and the Senate overrode on April 14 by 26-5 with the House also overriding.

Next: It is law over the veto. Watch for the corporation's licensing regulations and operator applications.

Actions (50)

Amend KRS 230.210 to define various terms; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to authorize the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to regulate the conduct of fantasy contest operators; require the use of geolocation technology; require fantasy contest operators to implement procedures to prevent fraud, abuse, and money laundering; require notification to the corporation for a confirmed breach of a sport's governing body's internal rules and codes of conduct, conduct that corrupts any outcome, and confirmed illegal activities; establish licensing requirements for a fantasy contest operator; allow the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations to establish additional qualifications and requirements for licensing to preserve the integrity and security of fantasy contests; prohibit a license from being issued to a person that has been convicted of a felony, crime involving illegal gaming or gambling, or any crime involving theft or fraud; require a fantasy contest op

Apr 14, 2026House: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 184)
Apr 14, 2026Senate: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Apr 14, 2026House: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Apr 14, 2026House: received in House
Apr 14, 2026House: to Rules (H)
Apr 14, 2026House: passed 26-5
Apr 14, 2026House: veto overridden
Apr 14, 2026House: posted for consideration of Governor's veto
Apr 14, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Apr 14, 2026Senate: received in Senate
Apr 14, 2026House: passed 67-7
Apr 14, 2026House: veto overridden
Apr 14, 2026House: posted for consideration of Governor's veto
Apr 14, 2026House: taken from Rules
Apr 14, 2026House: received in House
Apr 13, 2026House: Vetoed
Apr 2, 2026House: delivered to Governor
Apr 2, 2026Senate: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Apr 2, 2026House: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Apr 1, 2026House: passed 64-19
Apr 1, 2026House: House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
Apr 1, 2026House: posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
Apr 1, 2026House: taken from Rules
Apr 1, 2026House: to Rules (H)
Apr 1, 2026House: received in House
Apr 1, 2026House: 3rd reading, passed 24-13 with Committee Substitute (1)
Apr 1, 2026House: floor amendment (1) ruled out of order
Apr 1, 2026House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 01 2026
Apr 1, 2026House: reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Mar 31, 2026House: 2nd reading
Mar 31, 2026Senate: taken from Licensing & Occupations (S)
Mar 31, 2026House: floor amendment (1) filed
Mar 27, 2026Senate: returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Mar 27, 2026House: 1st reading
Mar 27, 2026Senate: taken from Licensing & Occupations (S)
Mar 27, 2026Senate: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Mar 20, 2026Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 20, 2026Senate: received in Senate
Mar 19, 2026House: 3rd reading, passed 79-15 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2) and (5)
Mar 19, 2026House: floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute
Mar 18, 2026House: floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute
Mar 13, 2026House: floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute
Mar 12, 2026House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 13 2026
Mar 12, 2026House: 2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 11, 2026House: floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute
Mar 11, 2026House: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 10, 2026House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Mar 4, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Mar 4, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB566EnactedMajor2025 Regular Session · Mar 28, 2025
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and declaring an emergency.
  1. IntroducedFeb 14, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 19, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 21, 2025
  4. Passed SenateMar 13, 2025
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 28, 2025
Law · Mar 28, 2025
Sports (retail), Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming
Actions (47)

Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 230 and 238, relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, to define "Kentucky quarter horse purse fund," "proof of wagers," "unclaimed pari-mutuel winning ticket," and "unredeemed pari-mutuel voucher"; confirm the corporation's jurisdiction over racing and gaming entities; require an annual audit of the corporation by a qualified auditing entity and reduce audits by the Auditor of Public Accounts to once every four years; grant the corporation flexibility in promulgating administrative regulations; authorize the corporation to participate in state agency master agreements; prohibit banning or reducing charitable games or charitable gaming activities approved as of July 1, 2025; create staggered initial terms for members of the corporation's board of directors; add two board members, one representing charitable gaming and the other representing the quarter horse industry; appoint all three charitable gaming board members immediatel

Mar 28, 2025House: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 124)
Mar 28, 2025Senate: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Mar 28, 2025House: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Mar 28, 2025House: received in House
Mar 27, 2025House: passed 30-6
Mar 27, 2025House: veto overridden
Mar 27, 2025House: posted for passage for consideration of Governor's veto
Mar 27, 2025Senate: to Rules (S)
Mar 27, 2025Senate: received in Senate
Mar 27, 2025House: passed 72-22
Mar 27, 2025House: veto overridden
Mar 27, 2025House: posted for consideration of Governor's veto
Mar 27, 2025House: taken from Rules
Mar 27, 2025House: to Rules (H)
Mar 27, 2025House: received in House
Mar 25, 2025House: line items vetoed
Mar 13, 2025House: delivered to Governor
Mar 13, 2025Senate: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Mar 13, 2025House: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Mar 13, 2025House: passed 75-11
Mar 13, 2025House: House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 13, 2025House: posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 13, 2025House: taken from Rules (H)
Mar 12, 2025House: to Rules (H)
Mar 12, 2025House: received in House
Mar 12, 2025House: passed 31-7 with Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 12, 2025House: floor amendment withdrawn Floor Amendment (1)
Mar 12, 2025House: 3rd reading
Mar 11, 2025House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Mar 11, 2025House: reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)
Mar 6, 2025House: floor amendment (1) filed
Mar 4, 2025Senate: returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Mar 4, 2025House: 2nd reading
Mar 4, 2025Senate: taken from Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 28, 2025Senate: returned to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 28, 2025House: 1st reading
Feb 28, 2025Senate: taken from Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 27, 2025Senate: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 25, 2025Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Feb 25, 2025Senate: received in Senate
Feb 21, 2025House: 3rd reading, passed 73-18 with Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 20, 2025House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 21, 2025
Feb 20, 2025House: 2nd reading, to Rules
Feb 19, 2025House: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 18, 2025House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Feb 14, 2025House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 14, 2025House: introduced in House

Open States record

SB190Enacted2025 Regular Session · Mar 18, 2025
AN ACT relating to charitable gaming.
  1. IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
  2. Out of committeeMar 4, 2025
  3. Passed SenateMar 6, 2025
  4. Passed HouseMar 13, 2025
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 18, 2025
Law · Mar 18, 2025
Charitable gaming
Actions (22)

Amend KRS 238.540 to allow a charitable gaming volunteer to serve at up to six charitable gaming events or sessions per week; amend KRS 238.545 to allow a licensed charitable organization to conduct up to three bingo sessions per week over the course of up to 15 total hours per week; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.

Mar 18, 2025Senate: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 28)
Mar 13, 2025Senate: delivered to Governor
Mar 13, 2025House: enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Mar 13, 2025Senate: enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Mar 13, 2025Senate: received in Senate
Mar 13, 2025Senate: 3rd reading, 86-0 passed
Mar 13, 2025Senate: placed in the Orders of the Day
Mar 13, 2025Senate: taken from Rules
Mar 12, 2025Senate: reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 11, 2025House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Mar 11, 2025House: returned to Committee on Committees (H)
Mar 11, 2025Senate: 1st reading
Mar 11, 2025House: taken from Committee on Committees (H)
Mar 6, 2025House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Mar 6, 2025House: received in House
Mar 6, 2025Senate: 3rd reading, passed 38-0
Mar 5, 2025Senate: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 06, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Senate: 2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 4, 2025Senate: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Feb 20, 2025Senate: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 18, 2025Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Feb 18, 2025Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

Died or failed (20)

HCR107Died2026 Regular Session · Apr 15, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Charitable Gaming Modernization Task Force to study, review, and report on updates to Kentucky’s charitable gaming statutes and administrative regulations.
  1. IntroducedMar 4, 2026
  2. Out of committeeMar 18, 2026
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Mar 18, 2026
Charitable gaming
Actions (9)

Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Charitable Gaming Modernization Task Force to study Kentucky’s charitable gaming laws and regulations and to produce information relating to improved regulatory guidance and clarity, stakeholder input, and technological processes; establish membership; require the task force to submit recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026.

Apr 15, 2026House: recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Mar 26, 2026House: recommitted to Rules (H)
Mar 26, 2026House: taken from the Orders of the Day
Mar 20, 2026House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24 2026
Mar 19, 2026House: 2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 18, 2026House: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Mar 11, 2026House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Mar 4, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Mar 4, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

SR252Died2026 Regular Session · Apr 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of John Stovall to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
  1. IntroducedMar 31, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 31, 2026
Lottery
Actions (5)

Confirm the reappointment of John Stovall to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2029.

Apr 15, 2026Senate: adopted 38-0
Apr 15, 2026Senate: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
Apr 14, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

SR253Died2026 Regular Session · Apr 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Mark Kleiner to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
  1. IntroducedMar 31, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 31, 2026
Lottery
Actions (5)

Confirm the reappointment of Mark Kleiner to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2029.

Apr 15, 2026Senate: adopted 38-0
Apr 15, 2026Senate: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
Apr 14, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

SR255Died2026 Regular Session · Apr 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of William Hurt to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
  1. IntroducedMar 31, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 31, 2026
Lottery
Actions (5)

Confirm the appointment of William Hurt to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2027.

Apr 15, 2026Senate: adopted 38-0
Apr 15, 2026Senate: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
Apr 14, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

SR275Died2026 Regular Session · Apr 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Kerry McCandless to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
  1. IntroducedMar 31, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 31, 2026
Lottery
Actions (5)

Confirm the appointment of Kerry McCandless to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2027.

Apr 15, 2026Senate: adopted 38-0
Apr 15, 2026Senate: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
Apr 14, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

SR276Died2026 Regular Session · Apr 15, 2026
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jonathan Rabinowitz to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
  1. IntroducedMar 31, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 31, 2026
Pari-mutuel
Actions (5)

Confirm thee appointment of Jonathan Rabinowitz as a member and chair of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.

Apr 15, 2026Senate: adopted 38-0
Apr 15, 2026Senate: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 15 2026
Apr 14, 2026Senate: to Rules (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 31, 2026Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

HB777DiedMajor2026 Regular Session · Mar 6, 2026
AN ACT relating to sports wagering.
  1. IntroducedFeb 27, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Feb 27, 2026
Sports (retail), Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Create a new section of KRS 230.805 to 230.826 to define "suspicious wagering activity"; prohibit sports wagering licensees and services providers from limiting the size or frequency of deposits or wagers unless the wagering activity constitutes suspicious wagering activity or indicates that a person is a problem or compulsive gambler; require a sports wagering licensee or service provider to send an electronic notification within 24 hours of issuing a limit or ban; require sports wagering licensees and service providers to establish an appeal process and notify a person of the determination of the appeal within 1 week; amend KRS 230.805 to change the age of access to sports wagering from 18 to 21; amend KRS 2.015 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Fair Play Act.

Mar 6, 2026House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Feb 27, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 27, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB739Died2026 Regular Session · Mar 4, 2026
AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments.
  1. IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Feb 25, 2026
Pari-mutuel
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 138.510 to allocate moneys from the pari-mutuel racing excise tax distribution to the local government support fund; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish the pari-mutuel racing local government support fund to be administered by the Department for Local Government; establish parameters for use of fund moneys; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to share information relating to the calculation of the new fund distribution.

Mar 4, 2026House: to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Feb 25, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 25, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB582DiedMajor2026 Regular Session · Feb 13, 2026
AN ACT relating to sports wagering.
  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Feb 6, 2026
Sports (retail)
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "sports wagering"; amend KRS 230.805 to change the age of access to sports wagering from 18 to 21; prohibit sports wagering licensees or service providers from offering proposition bets; amend KRS 2.015 to conform.

Feb 13, 2026House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Feb 6, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 6, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB347DiedMajor2026 Regular Session · Jan 21, 2026
AN ACT relating to wagering.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2026
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "receiving track" and "simulcast facility"; amend KRS 230.361 to allow wagering on races previously run at simulcast facilities; amend KRS 230.3615 to establish the minimum wager at a simulcast facility; amend KRS 230.278 to conform; amend KRS 230.380 to allow a track to transfer its ability to establish 1 simulcast facility; prohibit a simulcast facility from being established within 40 miles of a licensed track; require 13.5% of the commission at a simulcast facility to be retained by the track or person owning the simulcast facility.

Jan 21, 2026House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Jan 13, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Jan 13, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB362Died2026 Regular Session · Jan 21, 2026
AN ACT relating to charitable gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2026
Charitable gaming
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 238.545 to increase the maximum prize for an individual charity game ticket to $2,000.

Jan 21, 2026House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Jan 13, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Jan 13, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB39Died2026 Regular Session · Jan 14, 2026
AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2026
Pari-mutuel
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "pari-mutuel wagering" to place amounts wagered in 1 or more pari-mutuel pools from which winning wagers are paid out in proportion to the individual winning wagers; allow statutory and Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation pari-mutuel pool deductions and adjustments; make pari-mutuel pools available to all patrons on equitable terms, with no advantages given to a particular patron or class of patron.

Jan 14, 2026House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Jan 7, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Jan 7, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB97Died2026 Regular Session · Jan 14, 2026
AN ACT relating to the sports wagering administration fund.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2026
Sports (retail), Lottery
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 230.817 to redirect a portion of the amount deposited in the sports wagering administration fund from the permanent pension fund to the Kentucky lottery trust account.

Jan 14, 2026House: to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Jan 7, 2026House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Jan 7, 2026House: introduced in House

Open States record

SR187Died2025 Regular Session · Mar 28, 2025
A RESOLUTION confirming the reappointment of Cammie D. Grant to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors.
  1. IntroducedMar 12, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Mar 12, 2025
Lottery
Actions (4)

Confirm the reappointment of Cammie D. Grant to the Kentucky Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term expiring November 28, 2028.

Mar 28, 2025Senate: adopted 38-0
Mar 28, 2025Senate: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 28, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Mar 12, 2025Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

HB46Died2025 Regular Session · Mar 12, 2025
AN ACT relating to the identification of lottery winners.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 12, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 26, 2025
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 26, 2025
Lottery
Actions (12)

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 154A to allow the winner of a lottery prize with a gross value that exceeds $1,000,000 to elect to have his or her identifying information withheld from public record for one year; amend KRS 154A.040 to conform; amend KRS 61.878 to exempt the identifying information of the winner of a lottery prize with a gross value that exceeds $1,000,000 from the Open Records Act for one year unless confidentiality has been waived.

Mar 12, 2025House: 2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 11, 2025House: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Mar 4, 2025Senate: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 27, 2025Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Feb 27, 2025Senate: received in Senate
Feb 26, 2025House: 3rd reading, passed 95-0
Feb 25, 2025House: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Feb 13, 2025House: 2nd reading, to Rules
Feb 12, 2025House: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Feb 4, 2025House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Jan 7, 2025House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Jan 7, 2025House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB742DiedMajor2025 Regular Session · Feb 27, 2025
AN ACT relating to fantasy contests.
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
Daily fantasy, Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to authorize the corporation to regulate the conduct of fantasy contest operators; require the use of geolocation technology; require fantasy contest operators to implement procedures to prevent fraud, abuse, and money laundering; require notification to the corporation for a confirmed breach of a sport's governing body's internal rules and codes of conduct, conduct that corrupts any outcome, and confirmed illegal activities; establish licensing requirements for a fantasy contest operator; allow the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations to establish additional qualifications and requirements for licensing to preserve the integrity and security of fantasy contests; prohibit a license from being issued to a person that has been convicted of a felony, crime involving illegal gaming or gambling, or any crime involving theft or fraud; require a fantasy contest operator to conduct an independent audit; require a fantasy contest operator t

Feb 27, 2025House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Feb 19, 2025House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 19, 2025House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB781Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 27, 2025
AN ACT relating to responsible gambling.
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
Pari-mutuel, Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to require tracks licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to implement programs that promote responsible gambling.

Feb 27, 2025House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Feb 19, 2025House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 19, 2025House: introduced in House

Open States record

HB782Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 27, 2025
AN ACT relating to the partial distribution of pari-mutuel racing tax receipts to local governments.
  1. IntroducedFeb 19, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Feb 19, 2025
Pari-mutuel
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 138.510 to allocate moneys to a newly created fund from the pari-mutuel racing tax distribution; create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish a fund relating to local governments and administered by the Department for Local Government; and amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to share information relating to the calculation of the new fund's distribution.

Feb 27, 2025House: to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
Feb 19, 2025House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Feb 19, 2025House: introduced in House

Open States record

SB219Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 20, 2025
AN ACT relating to sports wagering.
  1. IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Feb 18, 2025
Sports (retail)
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 230.805 to make technical corrections.

Feb 20, 2025Senate: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
Feb 18, 2025Senate: to Committee on Committees (S)
Feb 18, 2025Senate: introduced in Senate

Open States record

HB33DiedMajor2025 Regular Session · Feb 4, 2025
AN ACT relating to gaming activities.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2025
Commercial casinos, Daily fantasy, Pari-mutuel
Actions (3)

Amend KRS 230.210 to define terms; amend KRS 230.260 to allow the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (corporation) to license and regulate casino gaming and fantasy contests; allow the corporation to inspect all premises where casino gaming is conducted and seize any equipment or records related to casino gaming for the purposes of examination and inspection; require the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations related to casino gaming; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to establish licensing requirements for full casino, limited casino, and riverboat casino gaming; establish local option election requirements for the purpose of approving casino gaming; permit the corporation to solicit bids for the purpose of licensing casino gaming in a county; allow a limited casino license for racing associations that meet certain requirements; prohibit the sale or lease of gaming unless a person possesses a manufacturer or supplier license; prohibit a person under 21 yea

Feb 4, 2025House: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Jan 7, 2025House: to Committee on Committees (H)
Jan 7, 2025House: introduced in House

Open States record