HENDERSON, Ky. (WFIE) – Another main step ahead for legalized sports activities betting in Kentucky.

On Tuesday, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission accepted non permanent licenses for sports activities wagering operators.

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Governor Andy Beshear all the time stated the aim was to get operation off the bottom by the beginning of the NFL season.

That would be the case. While cellular betting received’t be obtainable till September 28, Ellis Park is one in every of 9 locations Kentuckians can bodily go to and place bets beginning September 7, the identical day the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs kick off the NFL season.

“Those are the big dates coming up,” stated John Wholihan, the director of promoting for Mint Gaming Hall.

Wholihan says the commonwealth was capable of work collectively effectively to make a September launch a actuality.

“Now, people should be on the lookout for announcements and of course there will be advertising and a lot of promotion on how to somewhat pre-sign up for the mobile betting on your phone,” Wholihan stated.

The legal sports report exhibits surrounding states have seen billions of {dollars} in sports activities bets positioned, with the NFL bringing in far and away probably the most betting slips.

The website says Indiana has seen over $12 billion in bets locations, Illinois has seen upwards of $24 billion.

Executive Director of Henderson Economic Development Missy Vanderpool says tax income for sports activities wagering in Kentucky is anticipated to be round $23 million yearly. The new revenue for the state finally makes it’s approach again to native economies.

“That revenue will be put into pension funds, it’ll also be put into infrastructure, roads, broadband, economic development funds,” Vanderpool stated.

Ellis Park shall be dwelling to 5 sports activities betting kiosks beginning Sept. 7 the place you may go to put authorized sports activities bets.

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