First Batch of Kentucky Online Sports Betting Licenses Approved, DraftKings Announces Partner

The market is starting to take shape, as the first eight online sports betting operators have been approved.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission today unanimously approved the first eight temporary online sports betting operators and the first seven licensed racetracks in the state to offer sports betting.

The Deputy Director of the KHRC said additional sports betting service provider applications could be submitted in the near future.

Eight Operators Set for Sports Betting

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission today unanimously approved the first eight initial online sports betting operators for Kentucky sports betting. The following operators received approval of their temporary sports betting service provider licenses. If the operators meet certain condition…