Sports wagering legislation is now before the full House in the Kentucky General Assembly. The bill, legalizing betting on college and professional games, won unanimous approval Wednesday in committee. Sponsor Representative Michael Meredith of Oakland, said the measure puts the industry in a legal and regulated status. He noted some betters may not realize that, currently, they have to cross over into a neighboring state with sports wagering to legally make a bet.
“In fact, I will tell ya..I’ve heard from some folks in Louisville who know the exact spot on River Road that they can go to where they can bounce off an Indiana cell phone tower and they can place the bet without crossing the river and paying the toll,” said Meredith.
