Sports betting launches in Kansas Sept. 1. Here’s what you need to know

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – All bets are on Thursday afternoon when sports activities wagering turns into authorized in Kansas. We put collectively this fast information that will help you be taught extra in regards to the course of.

When can bets start?

Beginning at midday on Thursday, anybody can place bets in-person at any of the state’s 4 casinos or by way of six sports activities betting apps accredited in Kansas:

• Hollywood On line casino (Kansas Metropolis) – each in-person sportsbook and cellular sports activities betting obtainable by way of Barstool Sports activities.
• Kansas Star On line casino (Mulvane) – each in-person sportsbook and cellular sports activities betting obtainable by way of FanDuel.
• Boot Hill On line casino and Resort (Dodge Metropolis) – cellular sports activities betting by way of DraftKings, in-person sports activities wagering at later date. Gamers can nonetheless place wagers by way of a cellular app whereas on the on line casino.
• Kansas Crossing On line casino in Pittsburg will supply cellular sports activities betting by way of BetMGM, Caesars, and PointsBet, in-person sports activities wagering at later date. Gamers can nonetheless place wagers by way of a cellular app whereas on the on line casino.

Whereas sports activities wagering will probably be authorized on Sept. 1, the state plans to carry a extra formal launch on Sept. 8.

Can I place bets at tribal casinos?

Tribal casinos are working to align contracts with the State of Kansas for sports activities wagering. These casinos will probably be licensed to launch as quickly as they’re prepared.

Who can place bets?

Kansans are ready to make use of any of the state-approved platforms talked about above throughout the geographic boundaries of the state.

Colorado is the one border state that has sports activities betting which might imply out-of-state guests. Some specialists predict the Kansas Metropolis metro will see a increase in enterprise as individuals in Missouri come to Kansas to put bets.

Who regulates sports activities wagering?

Sports activities wagering, like all gaming in Kansas, is owned by the state and operated by the Kansas Lottery.

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