01/17/23 Woodford Reserve extends deal with Churchill Downs as Kentucky Derby’s sponsor The partnership extends Woodford Reserve’s presenting sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby through to 2027.
04/29/22 Churchill Downs to invest $200m in Kentucky paddock renovation Churchill Downs Inc will transform the paddock area at its flagship racetrack for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
03/22/22 Kentucky House passes bill to legalise sports betting A bill legalising both in-person and online sportsbooks in Kentucky now heads to the Senate for consideration.
02/26/22 Kentucky senator introduces bill to legalise gambling Senate Bill 213 seeks to legalise sports betting, fantasy sports and online poker.
10/07/21 Kentucky may raise taxes on “historical racing” slots Lawmakers are thinking of raising the tax rate on historical horse racing from the current 18 per cent.
07/13/20 Kentucky: prison for illegal online gambling operator A man from Kentucky who ran websites offering illegal sports betting has been sentenced to 15 months in prison.
01/28/20 Kentucky Lottery’s CEO to step down The CEO of the Kentucky Lottery has announced that he will retire in March, just a few years after assuming his position.
01/17/20 Sports betting bill advances in Kentucky A sports betting bill that would legalise sports betting in Kentucky has advanced a House committee with a unanimous vote.
