INSIDECASINO.USWhat does Kentucky law say about online casinos?
Kentucky allows online sports betting and historical horse racing machines, but not online casinos. It is not among the seven states with legal online casinos.
Who regulates gambling in Kentucky?
Kentucky's horse racing and gaming regulator licenses sports wagering, and those licenses are available only to the state's horse racing associations. The Attorney General brought the case against VGW.
Are offshore casinos legal in Kentucky?
Offshore casinos hold no Kentucky license, so no Kentucky agency checks their games, payouts or complaints.
Are sweepstakes casinos legal in Kentucky?
Kentucky has no law that names sweepstakes casinos, but the Attorney General argues that VGW's games are illegal gambling. The complaint was filed on June 17, 2026. We found no ruling when we checked.
Are there land-based casinos in Kentucky?
Kentucky's main gambling venues on land are racetracks and historical horse racing facilities. Slot-style historical horse racing machines earn more than $1 billion a year in gross revenue, according to one report.
What are the rules in another state?
Each state sets its own online casino rules. Pick a state to see its status, its regulator and the date we last checked it.
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Sources
At least one fact on this page comes from an official source or a law firm analysis. Other facts rely on the reporting listed here. How we research.
- Kentucky Attorney General: complaint against VGW
- WUKY: Kentucky AG sues prediction market and online casino companies
- BettingUSA: Kentucky online casinos
- American Gaming Association: State of the States 2026