Is Sports Betting Legal In Kansas
Yes! Sports betting is legal in Kansas as of May 12, 2022 when Governor Laura Kelly’s signature on Senate Bill 84 made things official. Gamblers in Kansas are free to wager on sports online and in person and they have the ability ro register for sportsbooks remotely from home. After Gov. Kelly signed the appropriate legislation, regulated sportsbook operators flooded to the Sunflower State and began operating in September of 2022.
Unlike other states that have legalized sports betting, Kansas bettors are allowed to wager on the NFL Draft and in-state college teams like the Kansas Wildcats.
Kansas Quick Facts
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ImageLegal Betting Age: 21 years old
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ImageOnline Sports Betting: Yes
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ImageOnline Casino Sites: No
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ImageOnline Poker Sites: No
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ImageBest Available Sportsbook: FanDuel
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ImageRegulatory Body: Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
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ImageLegal online sportsbooks: 6
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ImageCollege Sports Betting: Yes
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ImagePolitical or entertainment betting: No
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ImageHigh School sports Betting: No
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ImageEsports betting: No
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ImageNFL Draft: Yes
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ImageRemote registration: Yes
Timeline of Betting Legislation & Latest News
Sports betting was officially legalized on May 12, 2022, but the path to legalization wasn’t as fast as some other states. Sports fans in Kansas got their hopes up several times with the announcement of various bills, but several failed before SB 84 eventually got the job done. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly placed the state’s first sports bet, a $15 futures wager on the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. The bet won and she eventually collected $150.
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May 14, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), paving the way for each state to legalize sports betting.
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Jan. 21, 2020
Senate Bill 283 (SB 283) introduced to the Senate, the bill would legalize sports betting in Kansas’ four casinos and online.
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Feb. 13, 2020
House Bill 2671 introduced in the house, the bill aimed to allow 1000+ lottery retailers to offer sports betting in person.
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May 21, 2020
SB 283 and HB 2671 both die in committees on the same day.
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Jan. 26, 2021
Senate Bill 84 (SB 84) introduced in the senate, the bill would legalize retail and online sports betting in Kansas.
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March 3, 2021
SB 84 passes in the senate by a vote of 26-12.
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March 30, 2021
SB 84 passes in the house by a vote of 88-36, but the House Committee of the Whole rejected a substitution for the bill 77-40, which stalled the process.
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April 28 2022
House votes in favor of adopted measures in SB 84 (vote: 73-49) and senate votes in favor of adopted measures (21-13).
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May 12, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly signs SB 84 into law, legalizing sports betting in Kansas.
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Sept. 1, 2022
Sports betting goes live in Kansas with a soft launch of the following apps: Barstool, BetMGM, Caesars, PointsBet, DraftKings, and FanDuel.
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Sept. 8, 2022
Sports betting fully launches in Kansas with no restrictions.
How to start betting in Kansas
Getting started sports betting in Kansas is easy thanks to remote registration which allows bettors to register for a sportsbook and deposit money into their account from anywhere in the state. If you’re over 21-years-old and in Kansas, you can download your favorite sports betting app on a smartphone, deposit money, verify your identity, and begin betting instantly.
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Select a Sportsbook
First, decide which sportsbook you want to use and download that sports betting app on your phone. Some sportsbooks will allow you to get started from their website on a computer as well. With the help of this article, make sure the app you’ve chosen is regulated in your state.
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Create Account
Click the button on your sportsbooks’s app that says “signup” or “get started,” while you’re inside state lines, to begin creating an account. You’ll be required to fill in some personal information and verify your identity.
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Deposit
To fund the account, select the payment option you prefer. Each sportsbook has different options for deposits, but common options include: Credit/debit card, bank transfers, PayPal, etc. Remember to keep an eye out for any fees that might be associated with the deposit.
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Choose your bet and bet size
There are a variety of wagering options within each sportsbook. If you’re just getting started, moneylines are the most straight-forward bet and allow bettors to wager on who will win an event. Point spreads, over/unders, parlays, player props and futures bets are also popular choices.
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Place a wager
Every sportsbook runs independently from each other so they each may offer different point spreads or odds on the same wager. Before placing your wager, try shopping around at other betting apps to get the best price. Once you’ve found odds you like, type in your wager amount and submit your wager. If your wager wins, your winnings and your original bet will be deposited back into your account shortly after the event you bet on finishes.
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Withdraw funds
Each online sportsbook has different methods and processes for cashing out money if you’re successful betting. It’s normal for withdrawals to take longer than deposits, but the money is typically received within a couple days.
Home Field Advantage
There are no professional sports teams in Kansas, but the Kansas Jayhawks and Kansas State Wildcats provide plenty of rooting interest for state residents, especially on the gridiron and the hardwood. Some people outside of Kansas think the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royas play their home games in Kansas, but Arrowhead and Kauffman Stadium are both of course located in Kansas City, Missouri. However, there are still a ton of Chiefs and Royals fans in Kansas which is located on the western border of Missouri.
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ImageNCAAB – Kansas Jayhawks: Since 2001, the Jayhawks men’s basketball team have been no worse than a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament and they won it all in 2008 and 2022. The Jayhawks also had Final Four appearances in 2002, 2003, 2012, and 2018. While Kansas hasn’t had quite the same success on the football field, it had a nice season in 2023 going 9-4 and at one point ranked as high as 19 in the AP poll. Rock Chalk, Jayhawk!
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ImageNCAAB – Kansas State Wildcats: K-State’s men’s basketball team has turned in two consecutive winning seasons under head coach Jerome Tang after three straight losing seasons from 2019-2021. The Wildcats’ football program was featured in the AP poll the last three seasons and it’s won two bowl games since then.
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ImageNFL – Kansas City Chiefs: Although they’re located in Kansas City Missouri, there are a ton of Chiefs fans in Kansas including Governor Laura Kelly who openly roots for the defending Super Bowl Champions. Kansas City, behind Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, has won the last two Super Bowls and will be trying to make it three in a row this season.
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ImageMLB – Kansas City Royals: Bo Jackson and George Brett are among the best players to wear a Kansas City Royals uniform. The Royals won the World Series in 2015 thanks to MVP Salvador Perez who was the first catcher to win the award since 1992. Unfortunately, the Royals haven’t finished above .500 since that World Series, but they provide plenty of betting opportunities 162 games a year.
USA Betting News
The Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling (KCPG) (https://ksgamblinghelp.com/) allows users to request help with gambling addiction via a chat option or FaceTime. The KCPG website (https://ksgamblinghelp.com/resources/) offers several helpful resources including links to Gamblers Anonymous where those struggling can meet with others in their community going through similar challenges. Help is available 24 hours a day for anyone in Kansas struggling with problem gambling via 800-522-4700. Each casino in the state has a separate procedure for self exclusion, so contact the casinos in your area if interested in voluntarily banning yourself from gambling at those properties.