"Probably Long Overdue": Sports Betting at Turfway Park
Correction: An earlier version of this article referred to the Kentucky Speedway as a gambling location. Motorways were not included in HB 551. (Aug. 30, 2023)
Florence, Kentucky – Sports betting is set to begin in Kentucky in just over a week, just in time for the start of the NFL season. 아시안커넥트 추천The last few months have been hectic for those tasked with preparing for the launch of sports betting at Turfway Park Racing and Gaming. “We literally rallied our stakeholders around the news that sports betting was officially approved in Kentucky,” said president of Turfway Park and Newport Racing and Gaming. said Michael Taylor. 아시안커넥트 토토
Turfway is one of nine locations allowed to open retail sports betting lounges on September 7.
online betting will start on September 28th, after a few weeks. Turfway is working with FanDuel for this. 해외 배팅사이트 안전주소 추천
“When we opened on September 1, 2022, it was one of the only elements that was really missing. We know it's going to be another element of the gaming experience without it," said Taylor. "And I think a lot of people would say it's probably far behind."
Ronnie Turner is one of them.
"I can't wait. I've been coming here since the 1970s," Turner said.
Kentucky became the 37th state to legalize sports betting as governor Kentucky Democrat Andy Beshear signed House Bill 551.
"Given that all of our three-state neighbors have been in sports betting for quite some time, we expect knowledgeable customers," said Taylor. "Maybe we'll bring in guests who wouldn't normally have a reason to come to Turfway Park."
Indeed, this is already happening, Turner says. "Some people I spoke to couldn't wait," he said.
Turfway kiosks are already open and just waiting to break a few hearts or satisfy a few smart bettors.
"Good luck to her, and luck wins," Mr. Turner said.
Turfway will hold its first betting ceremony on September 7th when betting will begin. Turfway is hosting another party this Friday in September. in honor of the one year anniversary.
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