Kansas Lottery names sports betting platforms for September launch

The Kansas Lottery has confirmed the sports betting platforms that will be available upon the soft launch on September 1.

US.- The Kansas Lottery has announced the sports betting platforms that will be available to the public when sports betting launches in the state. Kansas will begin with a soft launch on September 1 followed by a full opening on September 8.

Each casino in Kansas will be able to offer both in-person sportsbooks and mobile sports betting on up to three platforms. The Kansas Lottery confirmed that the sportsbooks available will be as follows:

Hollywood Casino, in Kansas City, will have both in-person sportsbook and mobile sports betting available through Barstool Sports.

Kansas Star Casino, in Mulvane, will have both in-person sportsbook and mobile sports betting available through FanDuel.

Boot Hill Casino and Resort, in Dodge City, will offer mobile sports betting through DraftKings. A date for the launch of in-person sports wagering will be announced in the near future.

Kansas Crossing Casino, in Pittsburg, will offer mobile sports betting through BetMGM, Caesars, and PointsBet, with in-person sports wagering to be announced soon.

Some weeks ago, Governor Laura Kelly confirmed that sportsbooks at Kansas’ four state-owned casinos could begin accepting wagers in September. She said: “Legalizing sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and drives business to sporting events, casinos, restaurants, and other entertainment venues. I want to thank all our partners for working with us to get this done in time for football season.”

BetKansas has predicted that the state’s sports betting handle in its first year of regulated sports betting could reach $1.78bn.