In Kansas, the law legalizing sports betting took effect on July 1. But state officials still are working on regulatory issues regarding the law. As a result, players may not be able to place wagers for several more weeks, said Hollywood Casino Vice President and General Manager Rick Skinner.
Skinner said Hollywood and other Kansas casinos are preparing for in-person betting. Mobile app regulations also have not been finalized, he said. A temporary sportsbook is expected to be ready by September 1, with a significantly larger space to be completed later.
“Really, the big construction will begin on our Barstool Sportsbook which will be in what used to be the Epic Buffet. There’s a lot of work going in on the front end so that by football season we can welcome our friends from Kansas and Missouri,” Skinner said.
Under the new law, casinos will pay a 10 percent tax on gaming revenue, with 80 percent directed to a fund that will be used to attract professional sports teams to Kansas.
The sports betting law also allows tribal casinos to establish sportsbooks and permits licensed businesses and fraternal organizations to install sports betting kiosks.
