
Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to consider a significant change in gambling regulation at the state level. It involves the formation of a brand-new entity with broader responsibility. The legislation got Senate approval Tuesday afternoon.
The 282-page bill calls for the establishment of the Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation. It would replace the current Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Its regulatory authority would cover horse racing, sports wagering, historic horse racing, and charitable gaming. House Speaker David Osborne said the nature of gambling in Kentucky has changed.