TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Legalized sports betting arrived in Kansas on Thursday, with wagers being taken at state-owned casinos and via mobile apps. The “soft launch” of sports betting in Kansas comes after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill in May that the Republican-controlled Legislature passed with bipartisan support. The launch meets a goal set by state officials to have the operations running by Sept. 1, in time for the first NFL games. An official launch of the operations is scheduled for Sept. 8. Bettors must be in Kansas to place their wagers. Under the law, each state-owned casino may offer…
TOP STORIES
- The Game – 4/30/26
- Roster set: Alexander not expecting more scholarship additions
- Riley County adopts complaint policy for bathroom law
- MHS softball’s red-hot offense not enough in sweep at Seaman
- MHS baseball charges past Topeka High in sweep
- City announces manhole lid replacement project along Anderson/Bluemont Ave.
- Within Reason with Mike Matson: Joy Eakins, Wichita GOP small business owner
- Woman remains jailed on $50,000 bond after Tuesday arrest
