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Passed Senate

Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 21, 2026

To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Introduced January 13, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB347

AN ACT relating to wagering.

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "receiving track" and "simulcast facility"; amend KRS 230.361 to allow wagering on races previously run at simulcast facilities; amend KRS 230.3615 to establish the minimum wager at a simulcast facility; amend KRS 230.278 to conform; amend KRS 230.380 to allow a track to transfer its ability to establish 1 simulcast facility; prohibit a simulcast facility from being established within 40 miles of a licensed track; require 13.5% of the commission at a simulcast facility to be retained by the track or person owning the simulcast facility.

Gaming And Wagering Horses and Horse Racing Licensing State Agencies

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This bill updates Kentucky's rules for simulcast facilities, which are locations where people can bet on horse races shown via live broadcast from other tracks. It sets a minimum wager amount at these facilities, allows betting on previously run races, limits where new simulcast facilities can be located by requiring them to be at least 40 miles from a licensed track, and lets tracks transfer their right to establish one simulcast facility. It also sets…

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