Laws and regulations for each state can often be tricky as they have to protect the residents and follow country legislation. When it comes to gambling activities each state has been given the green light to decide which forms of gambling they want to legalize and which not.

Bingo was the first form of gambling legalized in the state back in 1974. Over a decade later the state legalised Racing (1986) which includes horse and greyhound racing. At this current time, neither of the two operate in the state. Off-track betting is legal but you will find no venues offering it in the state. The only way to take part in Off-track betting is via online websites.

In the same year, Racing was legalised the state started a state lottery. With the lottery, all tickets have to be purchased at retailers such as convenience stores. This might soon change if the new sports betting bill is passes allowing minimal lotto ticket sales online. The state lottery includes multistate lotteries such as the Powerball and Mega Millions.

Casinos were only legalised in 2007 and today there are more than 8 casinos present in Kansas. Four of the casinos are state-owned and operated by private companies. Five casinos are operated by Native Americans and located on reservation lands. These native casinos adhere to the same laws as the state-run casinos but do not contribute to the state’s general tax fund.

In 2016 daily sports betting was finally legalised within the state making Kansas one of the first to allow this activity in its borders. Daily fantasy sports is one of the only activities that can legally be enjoyed online.

In February 2020 the state took a big step towards legalising sports betting with the Senate passing bill SB 283. This bill allows for retail and mobile sports wagering to run through its four state-owned casinos. Currently, there is a lot of details that need to be worked on in the bill for it to be signed by Gov. Laura Kelly. It has been said the Governor wants the state to make more revenue through the iLottery.

If the bill is signed into law, sports betting and mobile betting can be legal by the end of 2021.

Kansas has very strict laws and regulations in place for any gambling activities not legalised by the state constitution. In fact, in Kansas, there is punishment for players who partake in games of chance for money if they get caught. Unlike many other states, Kansas isn’t solely focused on operators, however, operators do suffer the worst fate and face level 8 felony charges when caught operating illegally.

By law, charities can operate only two forms of games of chances with Bingo being one and Raffles the other. Bingo has been legal for over 40 years and Raffles was added to the list of approved charitable games in 2014. Before this is possible any nonprofit organization must register with the state or any charitable event they host is viewed as illegal.

Racing has a sad tale in this state as it was approved through a constitutional amendment by voters and legalized in early years. Unfortunately, you will find no operational tracks in this state or no venues offering off-track betting. The only way to take part in off-track betting is via online sites. Currently, there are no pari-mutuel licenses active in the state.

The lottery is legal in the state and sells scratch-off and lotto tickets. No tickets can currently be sold online. According to the law, the lottery must be renewed every 15 years.

The casinos in the state are operated by the state lottery and gaming companies manage the casinos. These companies receive 73% of the win, problem gambling services receive 2% of the win and the local jurisdiction where the casino is located receive 3% of the revenue from the gaming establishment.

Kansas used the language from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act to legalise daily fantasy sports.
All forms of gambling are licensed and regulated by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC). Their primary mission is to ensure that gambling at all facilities is conducted with integrity. They have the authority to enforce the law and have done so multiple times.

According to the KRGC, there are only four forms of legal gambling namely Bingo and charitable raffles, horse and dog racing/para mutual wagering at state-licensed tracks, state-owned casinos and lottery and legally approved tribal casinos.

Anyone illegal gambling activities will be investigated after which illegal assets will be seized and persons of interest will be taken into custody. The KRGC is strict on enforcing the law and ensuring only legal forms of gambling activities are pursued within the state.