Sportsbetting legalization takes a step forward in Kentucky_1 admin, February 9, 2024 A committee of the Kentucky House of Representatives reportedly passed proposed legislation yesterday that could soon see the southern state become the latest to legalize sportsbetting, fantasy sports contests and online poker. According to a Wednesday report from The Courier-Journal newspaper, the unanimous approval of House Bill 137 by the nine-member House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee means that the measure could now be heading for a vote before the Kentucky House of Representatives as soon as tomorrow. College consent: The newspaper reported that the sportsbetting legislation is the brainchild of Republican representative Adam Koenig (pictured) and its subsequent passage by both the Kentuc… Continue Reading