Signed by Governor Laura Kelly

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes sports wagering in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Authorizes limited sports wagering in State (Page 1).

• Limits each gaming facility manager to three sports wagering platforms (Page 1).

• Requires licensure for certain participants (Page 2).

• Establishes regulations on advertising for sports wagering (Page 4).

• Establishes Sports Wagering Receipts Fund, White Collar Crime Fund, Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund, (Page 6-8).

• Authorizes wagering on historical horse races (Page 8).

• Defines “interactive sports wagering platform” (Page 15).

• Amends restrictions on ex-convict participation in gaming (Page 30).

• Prohibits sports wagering by persons under age of 21 (Page 33).

• Requires availability of services, helpline, research to treat gambling addiction (Page 47).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes sports wagering in Kansas.

Highlights:

• Authorizes limited sports wagering in State (Page 1).

• Limits each gaming facility manager to three sports wagering platforms (Page 1).

• Requires licensure for certain participants (Page 2).

• Establishes regulations on advertising for sports wagering (Page 4).

• Establishes Sports Wagering Receipts Fund, White Collar Crime Fund, Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund, (Page 6-8).

• Authorizes wagering on historical horse races (Page 8).

• Defines “interactive sports wagering platform” (Page 15).

• Amends restrictions on ex-convict participation in gaming (Page 30).

• Prohibits sports wagering by persons under age of 21 (Page 33).

• Requires availability of services, helpline, research to treat gambling addiction (Page 47).

Full Bill Text