AN ACT relating to fantasy contests. [HB-742]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to authorize the corporation to regulate the conduct of fantasy contest operators; require the use of geolocation technology; require fantasy contest operators to implement procedures to prevent fraud, abuse, and money laundering; require notification to the corporation for a confirmed breach of a sport's governing body's internal rules and codes of conduct, conduct that corrupts any outcome, and confirmed illegal activities; establish licensing requirements for a fantasy contest operator; allow the corporation
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HB-742: AN ACT relating to fantasy contests.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Meredith
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (h) on 02/27/2025
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and declaring an emergency. [HB-566]
Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 230 and 238, relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, to define "Kentucky quarter horse purse fund," "proof of wagers," "unclaimed pari-mutuel winning ticket," and "unredeemed pari-mutuel voucher"; confirm the corporation's jurisdiction over racing and gaming entities; require an annual audit of the corporation by a qualified auditing entity and reduce audits by the Auditor of Public Accounts to once every four years; grant the corporation flexibility in promulgating administrative regulations;
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HB-566: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Osborne
Delivered To Governor on 03/13/2025
Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization [HB-1048]
Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historic horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historic horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; and authorizing sports wagering on historical horse races only in a designated area on the premises of a sports wagering facility licensee that is approved by the Commissioner.
State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid [SB-595]
Requiring the Comptroller, beginning in fiscal year 2026, to distribute from the State Lottery Fund $500,000 of supplemental local impact aid to Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the City of Laurel from the proceeds of the Racetrax lottery game to be used for certain programs and services in the communities surrounding Laurel Race Course; specifying the purposes for and manner in which the supplemental local impact aid may be utilized; etc.
SB-595: State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Hearing Canceled on 02/07/2025
State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid [HB-337]
Requiring the Comptroller, beginning in fiscal year 2026, to distribute from the State Lottery Fund $250,000 of supplemental local impact aid to Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the City of Laurel from the proceeds of the Racetrax lottery game to be used for certain programs and services in the communities surrounding Laurel Race Course; specifying the purposes for and manner in which the supplemental local impact aid may be utilized; etc.
HB-337: State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseline Pena-Melnyk
Referred Budget And Taxation on 03/17/2025
AN ACT relating to gaming activities. [HB-33]
Amend KRS 230.210 to define terms; amend KRS 230.260 to allow the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (corporation) to license and regulate casino gaming and fantasy contests; allow the corporation to inspect all premises where casino gaming is conducted and seize any equipment or records related to casino gaming for the purposes of examination and inspection; require the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations related to casino gaming; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to establish licensing requirements for full casino,
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HB-33: AN ACT relating to gaming activities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas Huff
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (h) on 02/04/2025
SR-238: A RESOLUTION urging Congress to fund the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority through federal appropriation rather than fees charged to individual states and racetracks.
Sponsored by: Sen. Damon Thayer
Adopted By Voice Vote on 04/15/2024
You have voted SR-238: A RESOLUTION urging Congress to fund the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority through federal appropriation rather than fees charged to individual states and racetracks..
Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations [HB-1524]
Altering the location, type, and ownership of horse racing facilities that the Maryland Stadium Authority is authorized to finance; increasing the amount of debt that the Maryland Stadium Authority may issue for certain purposes in connection with certain racing facilities; requiring the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to prepare certain financial statements; requiring the Authority to submit a copy of any lease of the Pimlico racing facility to the Legislative Policy Committee for review and comment; etc.
HB-1524: Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 410 on 05/09/2024
Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations [SB-627]
Transferring the regulation of satellite simulcast betting facilities in the State from the State Racing Commission to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency; altering the definition of "satellite simulcast betting", for purposes of provisions of law governing satellite simulcast betting and permit to hold satellite simulcast betting, to authorize pari-mutuel betting at a satellite simulcast facility in the State on a race that is simulcast from a sending track located in certain states; etc.
SB-627: Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/29/2024
AN ACT relating to motor vehicles. [HB-29]
Amends KRS 189.503 to allow local governments to apply to the Transportation Cabinet for permission to include segments of state-maintained highways in racing events permitted by a local government; and amends KRS 189.505 to conform.
HB-29: AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Fugate
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 91) on 04/05/2024
AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-551]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to establish the wagering administration fund from sports wagering taxes and fees; direct use of that fund toward related administrative expenses of the Public Protection Cabinet; deposit all remaining funds in the Kentucky permanent pension fund; create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to require the racing commission to institute a system of sports wagering at tracks; limit the types of events upon which wagers may be placed; establish sports wagering licensure requirements; prohibit participants from wagering
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HB-551: AN ACT relating to wagering and making an appropriation therefor.
Sponsored by: Rep. Derrick Graham
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 147) on 03/31/2023
Horse Racing - Extension of Maryland Horse Racing Act and Establishment of Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority [SB-720]
Extending the termination date of the Maryland Horse Racing Act from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2034; establishing the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority; establishing the Maryland Racing Operations Fund to assist the Authority in financing the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, or other expenses for thoroughbred racetracks in the State; authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to transfer money from the Racing and Community Development Facilities Fund to the Maryland Racing Operations Fund; etc.
SB-720: Horse Racing - Extension of Maryland Horse Racing Act and Establishment of Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 111 on 04/24/2023