Sep 01, 2022

Governor Kelly places first legal sports wager in Kansas

Posted Sep 01, 2022 10:00 PM
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KANSAS CITY —Sports wagering in Kansas is officially underway with a soft launch that started at noon on Thursday.

Governor Laura Kelly placed Kansas’ first legal sports wager at the Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Governor wrote on social media, "What did I bet on? Let’s just say that I’m really hoping the Chiefs win the Super Bowl this season — even more than usual."

 Sports wagering in Kansas will have full opening on September 8th. The Kansas Lottery announced which sports wagering platforms are now available to the public.

Hollywood Casino in Kansas City, Kansas will have both in-person sportsbook and mobile sports betting available through Barstool Sports. 

Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane will have both in-person sportsbook and mobile sports betting available through FanDuel. 

Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City will offer mobile sports betting through DraftKings, with an in-person sports wagering date to be announced in the near future. In the interim, players are still welcome to visit Boot Hill Casino and Resort and place wagers via a mobile application while there. 

Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg will offer mobile sports betting through BetMGM, Caesars, and PointsBet, with an in-person sports wagering date to be announced in the near future. In the interim, players are still welcome to visit Kansas Crossing Casino and place wagers via a mobile application while there.