The Kansas Senate on Wednesday moved to legalize sports gambling over objections from Democrats who complained that a deal brokered after two years of haggling too heavily favors casino managers.
Adults could place bets on professional and college athletics through online platforms and in person at the four state-run casinos under the terms of the bill. Gambling would be restricted to adults who are at least 21 years old.
Sen. Jeff Longbine, a Republican from Emporia, said the legislation represented work that began before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 affirmed the right of states to legalize sports wagers.(Read more: Community – Morning Sun)
