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New regulations passed in April 2026 raise the minimum legal age for sports betting in Kentucky to 21 and impose restrictions on in-state college player props.
The changes amend a framework established when House Bill 551 was signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear, making sports betting legal in the state.
The shift in the minimum age requirement marks a departure from previous rules that allowed wagering at 18.
Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation governs the industry, which has been operational since March 31, 2023. Online operators began launching in the state on Sept.
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