Introduced

Passed House

Passed Senate

Became law

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

Last action · February 13, 2026

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Introduced February 6, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB582

AN ACT relating to sports wagering.

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "sports wagering"; amend KRS 230.805 to change the age of access to sports wagering from 18 to 21; prohibit sports wagering licensees or service providers from offering proposition bets; amend KRS 2.015 to conform.

Gaming And Wagering Licensing

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This bill would raise the minimum age to participate in sports betting in Kentucky from 18 to 21. It would also ban sports betting operators from offering proposition bets, which are wagers on specific events within a game rather than on the overall outcome. Who it may affect: adults aged 18 to 20 who currently use legal sports betting platforms, and licensed sports wagering operators and service providers in Kentucky.

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