Kansas State Governor, Laura Kelly is expected to sign a sports betting bill into law sometime this week.
Sports betting bill next on Governor’s agenda
According to reports in local press, when asked by the Kansas Capitol Bureau when she will sign SB 84 into law, Gov. Kelly said:
“I think some time this week…so stay tuned.”
However, she also added that:
Kansas State Governor Set to Sign Sports Betting Bill This WeekEarlier this year on April 29th, lawmakers in the state approved legislation that would allow for legal sports betting in Kansas following a special overnight session in the house. The bill was passed by a vote of 21 to 13.
Kansas State Governor Set to Sign Sports Betting Bill This WeekIt’s believed that a regulated sports betting market in Kansas could generate from $6 million to $10 million in state taxes while supporters are hopeful that the establishment of the market could help lure a professional sports team to the state. Kansas currently has no major league pro sports teams as the Kansas City teams including the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals are based in neighboring Missouri.
Once the bill is signed into law, sports betting in Kansas is expected to launch at some point in late 2022 or early 2023.
