Under the new law, the state lottery and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission will share oversight of the new market.

and Kansas Lottery director to operate a sportsbook “under the substantially same terms and conditions” applied to the state’s four casinos.

Recognized Native American tribes are also able to submit a request to the Kansas Gov. State-owned casinos in Dodge City, Pittsburg, Mulvane and Kansas City, Kansas, which are established under the control of the Kansas Lottery, would all be permitted to operate sportsbooks. Gaming facilities could enter agreements with pro sports franchises to place kiosks at a team’s venue as part of the 50 total businesses and entities they are allowed to partner with. Lawmakers finally managed to pass sports gaming in the state after years of failed attempts through legislation that allows both mobile -each casino could operate up to three online platforms- and retail betting at casinos, and up to 50 other locations chosen by casinos. A total of 80% is earmarked for a Kansas Department of Commerce fund to provide incentives for pro sports teams to come to the state, including the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri. The law calls for a 10% tax on each bet, with estimates of about $41 million in revenue for the state over the next five years. “This is another mechanism that casinos, restaurants and other entertainment venues can now utilize to attract Kansans to their establishments.” “Legalizing sports betting will bring more revenue to our state and grow our economy,” Kelly said in a statement yesterday, according to KSHB. Her approval now means Kansas residents will soon be allowed to legally bet on sports teams - although a casino has now sued the state, immediately after approval, over a provision in the new law that also legalizes historical horse racing. Senate Bill 84 was first signed off by legislators in the Sunflower State and sent to Kelly's desk in late April. Laura Kelly has now signed a bill legalizing sports betting into law.

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