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Want to bet KC Chiefs, Royals, KU, Tigers, Wildcats? Soon you can, in Kansas: podcast

FILE - People watch video screens in the sports betting lounge at Bally’s casino in Atlantic City N.J., Sept. 5, 2019. A record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, according to the gambling industry’s national trade group. The American Gaming Association on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, released its annual predictions for wagering on pro football’s championship game, forecasting that over $7.6 billion will be bet legally and otherwise. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FIle)
FILE - People watch video screens in the sports betting lounge at Bally’s casino in Atlantic City N.J., Sept. 5, 2019. A record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year’s Super Bowl, according to the gambling industry’s national trade group. The American Gaming Association on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, released its annual predictions for wagering on pro football’s championship game, forecasting that over $7.6 billion will be bet legally and otherwise. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FIle) AP

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Sports betting in Kansas

Gambling on sports begins in Kansas on Sept. 1. Here’s what to know about how, when and where to place your bets.

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Want to bet on Patrick Mahomes’ touchdown-pass total in a game, or Kansas State-Oklahoma football, or Kansas basketball against Duke in the Champions Classic?

You won’t have to leave Kansas to do that now. Sports betting was signed into law last week by Gov. Laura Kelly. Now, Kansas is one of 30 states with legal sports wagering. It will take a few weeks, perhaps months to get it up and running, but soon Kansans won’t have to travel to another state to make a wager.

On today’s SportsBeat KC podcast episode, KC Star beat writers Jesse Newell and Kellis Robinett discuss the ramifications of local sports wagering and share some of their favorite types of sports bets.

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Sports betting is legal in Kansas. Here’s what you need to know

Legal Sports Report - Kansas - website

This story was originally published May 18, 2022 at 1:05 PM with the headline "Want to bet KC Chiefs, Royals, KU, Tigers, Wildcats? Soon you can, in Kansas: podcast."

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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Sports betting in Kansas

Gambling on sports begins in Kansas on Sept. 1. Here’s what to know about how, when and where to place your bets.