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As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

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A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities. Proponents and the industry hope it will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. The bill is estimated to generate about $23 million annually in tax revenue and licensing fees.

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Associated Press News

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby figures to draw 150,000-plus to Churchill Downs, with many beneath the Twin Spires impeccably dressed as they drink mint juleps, puff cigars and hope

5 months ago·United States

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abc News

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track

5 months ago·United States

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KIFI

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. Its approval came sooner than expected following years of legislative failures, forcing state officials and tracks such as Churchill Downs to catch up with re…

5 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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National Post

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The Kentucky Derby figures to draw 150,000-plus to Churchill Downs, with many beneath the Twin Spires impeccably dressed as they drink mint juleps, puff cigars and hope their bets on horse racing's marquee event pay off.

5 months ago·Canada

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San Diego Union Tribune

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

FILE - Patrons make bets before the 136th Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs Friday, April 30, 2010, in Louisville, Ky. A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentuckys horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)(Charlie Riedel / Associated Press) As 149th Derby near…

5 months ago·San Diego, United States

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