Industry
April 15, 2026
Kentucky Betting Bill Advances Despite Governor’s Veto
Lawmakers in Kentucky moved swiftly this week to advance a comprehensive gambling and racing bill, defying a veto from Governor Andy Beshear. House Bill 904 promises to transform the state’s wagering landscape. While much of the attention has focused on sports betting reforms, the bill’s implications for horse racing could prove just as consequential. HB […]
Lottery
March 16, 2026
Kentucky $167.3M Powerball Winner Who Assaulted PD Pleads Guilty
Celebrating a little too hard, James Farthing, the winner of $167.3 million and a former convict, was arrested in Florida at St. Pete Beach near Tampa last April. He had gone on a bender following the life-changing news that he would become a millionaire after a life of hardship, but his happiness was marred when […]
Industry
March 6, 2026
Kentucky Could Become the Next State to Ban College Athlete Prop Bets
A new bill in Kentucky seeks to introduce stricter regulations on sports betting, including a ban on prop bets on college sports. The NCAA has long promoted a nationwide ban on such wagers, alleging that they lead to increased student-athlete harassment and pressure. Kentucky’s New Bill Seeks to Prohibit Prop Bets on Student Athletes Kentucky’s […]
Lottery
November 28, 2025
Kentucky Hunter Bags $1.1M Lottery Jackpot Instead of Game
A Kentucky hunter has won a seven-figure jackpot while spending time in his deer stand. The man was excited about the win and said that he almost fell out of the stand. The Man Won $1.1M While Hunting The unnamed Kentucky man was visiting his deer stand when he decided to pass some time by […]
Sports
June 30, 2025
Kentucky Woman Realizes She Threw Away Winning Ticket – Salvages It
There are two universally accepted truths about the lottery: lottery winners tend to be anonymous, and oftentimes, they also tend to be careless. Just ask the Australian lottery, which is still unable to trace the AU$100 million winner of the Powerball. Woman Checks the Trash to Realize Her Winning Ticket Is There Yet, some winners […]
Industry
June 5, 2025
Circa Sports to Open the Largest Retail Sportsbook in Kentucky
Gaming powerhouse Circa Sports is set to expand its US footprint with a brand-new location in Kentucky. Set to open later this year, the operator’s latest location will make history, becoming Kentucky’s largest retail sportsbook. A Cutting-Edge Sportsbook Is Coming Later This Year According to the announcement, Circa Sports Kentucky’s latest location will be at […]
Industry
May 5, 2025
Churchill Downs Sees Record Handle as Sovereignty Wins Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced Sovereignty as the winner of the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby. In addition to that, the company noted that this year, a record-breaking $394 million has been wagered on the event. Sovereignty Prevailed at the Main Race In its official announcement, CDI confirmed that Sovereignty has claimed the Garland […]
Lottery
May 2, 2025
Kentucky Man Who Won $167M Powerball Ends up in Jail
If you have been sifting through news headlines to find proof that lottery wins do not turn your life around, nor who you truly are, then you might feel a sort of vindication when you hear the story of James Farthing. Lottery Winner Had a Long Rap Sheet – He Made It Worse If the […]
Lottery
April 30, 2025
People Who Won $167.3M Powerball Jackpot Claim It
The mother and son behind the recent $167.3 million Powerball jackpot win in Kentucky have stepped forward to claim their winnings, only two days after the win was announced. The winners showed up at the Kentucky Lottery headquarters in Louisville to show their ticket and undergo a quick verification process. Kentucky Jackpot Winners to Celebrate […]
Lottery
April 28, 2025
Kentuckian Wins $167.3M Powerball Jackpot
One lucky player from Kentucky won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot on Saturday’s draw, marking the fourth time in 16 years someone has managed to guess all six numbers. Kentucky Powerball Jackpot Lands Last week, the lottery marked its birthday, celebrating its 33rd birthday on Tuesday, April 22. It seems quite fitting that one lucky player scored […]
