The multi-session push to legalize wagering on college and professional sports got to the finish line this week. The Senate, by a slim two vote margin, approved the measure Thursday. It was a debated item off and on the Senate floor. Even during the morning of the last legislative day, proponents said the party caucus vote was close. Hazard Senator Brandon Smith said he was one who went from a "no" to a "yes."
“I have made a pretty hard case against this bill at home. But, I will tell you I’ve come up short. The voters of my new district want to be able to have this freedom,” said Smith.
