May 12, 2022: Governor Laura Kelly signs Bill SB 84, which legalizes mobile, online, and retail sports betting in Kansas.

July 1, 2022: Sports wagering in Kansas becomes effective, and the Kansas Lottery and Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) begin working on finalizing sports betting rules and regulations by January 1, 2023, at the latest.

Six online sportsbooks, including Barstool Sportsbook, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, and PointsBet, have been approved by the Kansas Lottery for the first day.

September 1, 2022: The first sportsbooks go live at midnight CT, allowing in-person and online sports betting.

The timeline below explores the legislative milestones related to Kansas gambling, including bills passed and voted on, signatures into law, and failed bills, providing a comprehensive overview of the state’s gambling legislation history. Over the years, various bills have been introduced and debated.

Kansas has a complex history when it comes to gambling legislation.

Kansas Online Gambling Legislation Timeline

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