Kansas Sports Betting to Launch in September

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Larry Henry is a veteran print and broadcast reporter and editor who has been a political editor at the Las Vegas Sun and managing editor at KFSM-TV, the CBS affiliate in Northwest Arkansas. Larry also has experience with media outlets in other states with gaming, including Tennessee and Louisiana.

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Last Updated: Mar 14^th, 2024

Kansas sports betting could begin as early as Sept. 1, according a report from 610Sports KC radio.

An announcement about the start date was expected at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, as reported on betkansas.com.

Once sports betting is rolled out in Kansas, bettors will be allowed to wager in person at on-site sportsbooks and by using mobile apps.

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Mobile, On-Site Betting Legal

Under the new law, professional sports teams and the four state-owned casinos will be permitted to partner with mobile operators in making apps available to bettors.

According to the radio report, the partnership deals could include the following:

Hollywood Casino: Barstool, Fox Bet

Kansas Star Casino: FanDuel Sportsbook Kansas, BetMGM

Kansas Crossing Casino: Caesars Sportsbook Kansas, PointsBet

Boot Hill Casino: Bally Bet, DraftKings Sporsbook Kansas

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Launch Occur In Time For NFL Season

The early September launch date will allow bettors to wager on the start of the NFL regular season. NFL games are the most heavily wagered events on a week-to-week basis in the U.S.

The NFL regular season begins Sept. 8 with an 8:30 p.m. ET game between the visiting Buffalo Bills and defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. At Caesars, the Rams are favored by 2.5 points.

The local NFL favorite, the Kansas City Chiefs, kick off their season on Sept. 11 on the road against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. 

At Caesars, the Chiefs are favored by three points. The Chiefs play their home games across the state line at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri.

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Governor Signs Sports Betting Bill

In May, Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, signed legislation legalizing sports betting by expanding the Kansas Lottery Act of 2007 to include mobile and on-site casino free sports bets.

The Kansas Lottery is working with the  Racing and Gaming Commission on the rollout. 

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Larry Henry is a veteran print and broadcast reporter and editor who has been a political editor at the Las Vegas Sun and managing editor at KFSM-TV, the CBS affiliate in Northwest Arkansas. Larry also has experience with media outlets in other states with gaming, including Tennessee and Louisiana.

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Last Updated:   Mar 14^th, 2024

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