When Will BetMGM Sportsbook Be Legal in Kansas?
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BetMGM will offer a large sign-up bonus, a strong loyalty program and useful features including live streaming when it launches in Kansas on 1st September 2022. It has a clear path to launch in the state courtesy of a longstanding deal with Kansas Star Casino operator Boyd Gaming and as of noon September 1st 2022 it will officially be open for online sports betting for Kansans and those present in Kansas.
Given a license by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC), who successfully added the finishing touches on the state’s regulatory framework for sports betting sites. Read on for a BetMGM Kansas update, pre-registration offer and welcome bonus with full details of the highly anticipated BetMGM Kansas launch
Is BetMGM Legal in Kansas?
BetMGM is now legal in Kansas. Having received the green light from the KGRC, which has been tasked with overseeing the state’s licensing process.
Previously, Governor Laura Kelly signed the bipartisan sports betting bill into law at a ceremony in Topeka back in May, and it came into effect on July 1. At a recent press conference, Gov. Kelly revealed that regulators were working towards a goal of launching by Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season – which begins with the Buffalo Bills at the LA Rams on Thursday, September 8. They have now hit that landmark and are officially ready to go in the Sunflower State.
Despite previous doubts, a subsequent interview from KGRC government affairs director Todd Allen revealed that members had not yet voted on draft regulations at that time. However on August 12, the KGRC concluded and soon after announced official launch plans for the first day of September 2022 - just in time for the NFL season!
People wanting to visit NFL betting sites in the state can now do so with the first operators to launch of which BetMGM is one, and it has a market access route via Kansas Star Casino.
BetMGM Sportsbook Kansas Updates Timeline
- April 29, 2022: Lawmakers agreed on a compromise bill, sending it to Gov. Kelly to sign into law.
- May 12, 2022: Gov. Kelly signed the sports betting bill into law, paving the way for 12 online sportsbooks to launch in the state and sparking excitement among anyone interested in using BetMGM in Kansas.
- July 1, 2022: The sports betting law came into effect, so we should soon see BetMGM legal in Kansas.
- July 25, 2022: The KGRC’s Todd Allen suggested that sports betting may not be ready in time for Week 1 of the NFL season, so the eagerly anticipated BetMGM Kansas launch could be delayed.
- September 1st 2022 - BetMGM live in Kansas
Can I Use the BetMGM Sportsbook in Kansas?
You cannot currently use the BetMGM sportsbook in Kansas. However, it should soon be cleared to launch. It has a market access deal with Kansas Star Casino, and it has not had any trouble securing licenses in the states it currently operates in. It provides a platform for Arizona sports betting, Colorado sports betting, New Jersey sports betting, New York sports betting and Michigan sports betting among many other states in the country.
When it is cleared to launch, anyone physically located in the state can use the BetMGM legal Kansas sportsbook and take up any of the generous betting welcome offers. That includes Kansas residents and anyone visiting from neighboring states such as Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. There are no anticipated BetMGM restrictions in Kansas, so anyone aged 21 or older will be able to use the mobile app or the website after the BetMGM Kansas launch.
Which Other Sportsbooks Will be Available in Kansas at Launch?
SB 84, the bill that came into effect on July 1, puts the state’s four retail casinos at the heart of the Kansas sports wagering industry. Each casino can construct a retail sports betting lounge and host up to three online skins on its master license. The casinos will work in partnership with the Kansas Lottery, which owns the tables and gaming machines at their venues.
Kansas Star Casino will host BetMGM and FanDuel. Boyd Gaming, which operates Kansas Star, is a minority shareholder in FanDuel. It also has a longstanding deal in place with BetMGM, which has granted the sportsbook market access in a variety of states.
Boot Hill Casino moved quickly to tie up agreements with DraftKings and Bally Bet. Kansas Crossing Casino is expected to host Caesars sportsbook. It may also host PointsBet. The other casino, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, is owned by Penn National Gaming, so it will host that company’s flagship sportsbook, Barstool. Other potential operators that could launch in Kansas include BetRivers, Unibet, Sports Illustrated Sportsbook, Betway and Betfred.
Is BetMGM Casino legal in Kansas?
You will not be able to access the online casino when using BetMGM in Kansas. The BetMGM sportsbook Kansas launch is expected to take place during the upcoming NFL season, but the law does not include online casino gaming. BetMGM offers the country’s most popular online casino, but it is only available in four states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan and West Virginia.
How Old Will I Need to Be to Sign Up To The BetMGM Sportsbook in Kansas?
You will need to be 21 or older to sign up with BetMGM sportsbook in Kansas. As we mentioned earlier in this BetMGM Kansas update, it will be a licensed, legitimate operator, so it will need to verify your age and identity during the registration process.
You will need to provide your date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security Number. You may also need to upload a scan of a government-issued ID card to prove your identity after the BetMGM Kansas launch.
Which Professional and College Sports Will Kansas Allow Betting On?
BetMGM takes bets on more than 20 sports. There will be no BetMGM restrictions in Kansas, so you will be able to bet on the full range of college and professional sports. These are the main sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Ice hockey
- Golf
- MMA
- Boxing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Motorsports
BetMGM covers lots of additional sports, too. You will not be able to bet on eSports, politics, entertainment, casino games or poker tournaments in Kansas.
With years of experience under his belt, Martin Green is a well-respected figure in the gambling and sports journalism community. A keen sports writer and professional tipster, Martin also spent five years working with William Hill during his career. A regular writer for bookmakers.co.uk, his work has also been displayed across multiple leading publications across the web.
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