Kentucky has seen substantial wagering activity since legalized sports betting went into effect, with nearly $892 million wagered from September through December, and calls to the state’s problem gambling hotline increasing.
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Fugitive Turfway Park race horse takes off down I-75
A race horse from Turfway Park escaped and fled northbound on I-75 on the night of Feb. 2, causing damage to a police cruiser. No humans were hurt in the chase, bu the horse seems to have suffered from minor injuries.
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Turfway Park among Kentucky racetracks approved for temporary sports betting license
Written by Taylor Weiter, Dan Monk for WCPO Turfway Park is one of seven racetracks to receive a temporary sports betting license in Kentucky. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission also voted Tuesday to approve the temporary licenses — which last up to one year of operation — to Churchill Downs, Derby City Gaming, Ellis Park, […]
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Kentucky boosts enforcement staff for sports betting; critics say they’re going to need more
Written by Dan Monk for WCPO The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission plans to hire 14 new employees for sports betting enforcement and publish rules for the new industry by early next month. But job links posted on its website indicate only six positions are currently available and none of the job descriptions specify that those […]