Kentucky Representative Matt Lehman filed House Bill 39 to address computer-assisted wagering at the state’s horse-racing tracks. The proposal would require pari-mutuel pools to offer equal terms and prohibit preferential pricing, rebates, access, information, technology or other advantages for particular bettors.
If enacted, the bill could change the terms under which operators provide access to Kentucky pari-mutuel pools.
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Indiana state representative Ethan Manning filed HB 1052, which proposes banning online sweepstakes gambling in the state. The bill would define sweepstakes through dual-currency features and impose a $100 fine for each qualifying violation, according to the report.
Kentucky sports wagers totalled $293.8m in September, reportedly 1% lower than a year earlier. The report gives no further detail in the available text.
Kentucky's sports wagers came to $293.8 million in September. Those wagers were 1 per cent lower year-on-year.
Kentucky sports betting handle rose 27% year on year to $222.7 million in June, reportedly. Gross revenue fell compared with June a year earlier.
A press headline reports opposition to a historical horse racing proposal in Massachusetts. It names PENN, Wynn and MGM, but provides no details of their positions.
The Massachusetts House approved a plan to authorise historical horse racing terminals at Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park, according to the report. Casino operators and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe oppose the proposal, arguing that the terminals could weaken gambling protections and increase competition.