Bill > SB219

This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 230.805 to provide detailed regulations for sports wagering in Kentucky. The bill establishes comprehensive rules for how sports betting can be conducted in the state, including requirements for licensed tracks and sports wagering service providers. Key provisions include mandating that sports wagering can only be offered through licensed facilities or online platforms, requiring patrons to register accounts either in-person or remotely with strict identity verification processes, and ensuring that all participants are at least 18 years old. The legislation limits each track to contracting with up to three service providers and requires the use of geolocation technology to ensure wagers are only accepted from patrons physically located in Kentucky. The bill also specifies account funding methods, data protection requirements, and allows for potential multi-jurisdictional sports betting agreements. Additionally, the law permits simulcast facilities to offer sports wagering through agreements with tracks, expanding the potential venues for sports betting in the state while maintaining strict regulatory oversight by the state corporation responsible for overseeing these activities.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb219.html