This is a win-win for Kentuckians, who can enjoy a quality entertainment experience and benefit from funds staying right here in our state to help us build a better Kentucky.” High Season It has taken many years to get here, but sports wagering is finally a reality in Kentucky. That is a strong number that certainly reflects excitement for the opening of sports wagering. “Kentucky is approaching $250 million wagered.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released a statement late last month that said: It is a pattern we have seen throughout the nation as people are far more inclined to wager from their PC and mobile devices rather than make a trip to their nearest sportsbook.
Since that time, mobile betting has generated nearly $232 million in bets while retail sportsbooks have delivered over $15.7 million despite its three-week head start. In a staggered launch, retail sports betting in the Bluegrass State opened on September 7th, and mobile sports wagering followed on September 28th. The sports betting handle in Kentucky has soared to over $250 million with mobile wagering dominating despite it launching three weeks after retail sports betting commenced.
