Kentucky Gambling

Kentucky: Slots bill would pass

Governor says horse industry should be protected because it employs 100,000 people in Kentucky. read more

Kentucky Senate President offers gambling amendment

The Republican Senate President said on Tuesday he will offer an amendment on expanding gambling in Kentucky. read more

Racetrack gaming issue heats up in Kentucky

News brief: Thoroughbred breeder says Republican lawmakers plan to push for a constitutional amendment on racetrack gaming. read more

KEEP Poll: 61% in favor of VLTs at tracks

News brief: Kentucky Equine Education Project released results of a poll showing 61% of registered voters favored alternative gaming at tracks. read more

Churchill to cut seven dates, stakes purses

News brief: Racing commission approves Churchill Downs plan to cut seven racing dates and reduce purses for six stakes races. read more

50-1 shot wins Kentucky Derby, shakes up sports books

Mine That Bird dug up a miracle, stunning the field to win the Kentucky Derby with a dynamic stretch run through the mud Saturday at Churchill Downs. read more

Kentucky racetrack slots bill revived

News brief: House Speaker Greg Stumbo wants to add slot machines at Kentucky racetracks, but doubts the measure will pass this year. read more

Kentucky appeals court blocks seizure of online gambling domains

In a 2-1 decision, the Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled today that the state could not seize 141 online gambling domains because domain names are not gambling devices under Kentucky law. read more

Slot machine bill filed in Kentucky House

News brief: House Speaker Greg Stumbo wants the bill to expand gambling at racetracks by allowing video lottery terminals. read more

Kentucky legislator pushes for expanded gambling

News brief: The state's new Speaker of the House wants to allow video slot machines year-round at race tracks. read more