Kentucky Tightens Sports Betting Rules: Raising Age and Protecting Student Athletes
22.03.2026 (09:04)
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Two years after legalizing sports betting, the state of Kentucky is taking an important step towards stricter gambling regulation. On March 20, 2026, the state House of Representatives approved a historic bill aimed at raising the minimum age for betting and limiting bets on sporting events involving student-athletes in the state.
The bill, introduced by Republicans Michael Meredith and Matthew Koch, was passed with a convincing result of 79 votes in favor to 15 against, and is now awaiting consideration in the Senate. Among the key provisions of the bill:
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