BetMGM announced it has secured market access for .
The sports betting operator announced today a partnership with Revolutionary Racing Kentucky (RRKY) to enter the commonwealth and plans to launch online sports betting on Thursday, Sept. 28, the announced launch date for the state.
BetMGM and RRKY also announced plans to open a 5,200 square-foot brick-and-mortar sportsbook at Sandy s Racing and Gaming.
BetMGM Ready to Launch by Sept. 28
BetMGM is gearing up to launch in September when the state will allow both retail and online sports betting to begin. BetMGM will launch its online sports betting app on Thursday, Sept. 28, by week four of the NFL season.
“Kentucky has a rich history in sports and a passionate fan base,” BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt sa…
Perhaps seeing the wave of impending sports betting legislation in neighboring states, the Mississippi House of Representatives convincingly approved a bill to expand online sports betting in the Magnolia State.
The House approved Rep. Casey Eure s () Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act by a 97-14 vote, easily surpassing the necessary two-thirds majority. It now heads to the Mississippi Senate.
The bill allows each of the 26 casinos to partner with a sports betting company to offer online sports betting throughout the state. Currently, online sports betting is only legal while on casino property.
Mississippi Bridges and Roads to Benefit from Revenue
Eure submitted an amended version of his bill to the House this afternoon, which now dedicates all online spor…