When Will FanDuel Sportsbook Be Legal in Kansas?
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FanDuel will soon launch its world-class sports betting app and its user-friendly website in Kansas on the 1st September 2022. It is firmly established as the most popular online sportsbook in the United States, so sports fans in the Sunflower State are understandably excited to get involved. Read on for a FanDuel Kansas update and details about the impending FanDuel Kansas launch from noon on September 1st 2022.
Is FanDuel Legal in Kansas?
FanDuel has a license to offer Daily Fantasy Sports contests in Kansas. It has built up a large and loyal customer base in the state over several years. Many Kansans enjoy its DFS events, but online sports betting really dials up the excitement.
Kansas officially legalized sports betting in May, when Governor Laura Kelly signed bipartisan legislation. That law has now come into effect, and we are simply waiting for the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KGRC) to issue licenses and set a launch date.
It was always expected to be a quick process in Kansas thanks to the close links between the KGRC and the Kansas Lottery, which controls the state’s retail casinos. Those casinos will be the master licensees for sports wagering, hosting online skins, so licensing should be smooth and simple.
Given the increased popularity of NFL betting, Gov. Kelly recently revealed that regulators are working on rolling out sports wagering by Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. However, KGRC director Todd Allen then revealed that it has not voted on draft regulations yet. The next KGRC meeting takes place on August 12, so sports bettors will hope to see the vote take place then.
The KGRC will then need to finalize the regulations, issue the licenses and complete software testing. It is unlikely to complete all of that in time for the first game of the NFL season – the Buffalo Bills at the LA Rams on September 8 – but Allen says that “stranger things have happened.” However, later in 2022 would appear to be a more realistic goal, hopefully in October some time. We will provide readers with a concrete FanDuel Kansas launch date as soon as it is ready.
FanDuel Kansas Updates Timeline
April 29, 2022: Senators and representatives agree on a compromise bill at conference, paving the way for the FanDuel legal Kansas sportsbook to launch.
May 12, 2022: Gov. Kelly signs bipartisan legislation, SB 84, to usher in a new dawn of legal sports wagering. We should soon see FanDuel legal in Kansas, along with rivals such as DraftKings and BetMGM.
July 1, 2022: The sports betting bill comes into effect, so playing FanDuel in Kansas can soon become a reality.
July 25, 2022: KGRC’s Todd Allen reveals that sports betting may not be up and running in time for Week 1 of the NFL season, potentially delaying the FanDuel Kansas launch.
August 4, 2022: FanDuel Sportsbook launched itspre-registration betting welcome offers for Kansas. Anyone that pre-registers will receive a $100 free bet at FanDuel Kansas launch, along with the standard sign-up bonus.
Can I Use FanDuel in Kansas?
You can play DFS contests at FanDuel in Kansas. It covers all the major sports including the NBA, NHL, MLB, soccer, college football and the NFL. Be sure to check out our NFL starting lineups section which will help you decide which players to draft.
FanDuel Racing is not yet live in Kansas. We will provide a FanDuel Kansas update if that situation changes in future. FanDuel Sportsbook should launch during the early stages of the 2022 NFL season.
If you want to sign up for sports betting with FanDuel, traveling to Kansas is fine. You simply need to be physically located in the Sunflower State. That means bettors from Missouri can head over the border to use the FanDuel legal Kansas app, along with anyone in states such as Nebraska and Oklahoma. Just make sure the location services on your phone are turned on to be able to access the sports betting app.
How to Play FanDuel in Kansas
The registration process for FanDuel Fantasy is simple. You can download the app via the App Store or Google Play, or you can sign up at the website. It only takes a minute or two, as you just need to fill in some basic personal details, but you may need to upload a scan of official ID – such as your driver’s license – if you cannot be automatically verified.
You will instantly receive a free entry into a DFS contest. When you make your first $10 deposit, FanDuel Fantasy will give you another two free DFS contest entries.
Which Other Sportsbooks Will be Available in Kansas at Launch?
The Kansas sports wagering law permits up to 12 sportsbooks to launch. Each brick-and-mortar casino can host three online sports betting skins. FanDuel will operate on the master license of Kansas Star Casino, just south of Wichita. It is operated by Boyd Gaming, which owns a 5% stake in FanDuel. Boyd Gaming also has a longstanding agreement in place with BetMGM, so that will account for another of its skins.
Penn National Gaming, which runs Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, has already revealed that its Barstool Sportsbook brand will be available at launch. Boot Hill Casino has tied up access deals with DraftKings and Bally Bet. DraftKings should be available at launch, and potentially Bally Bet too. We also expect Caesars sportsbook to go live on the Kansas Crossing Casino master license on Day 1 of the new industry.
When online sports betting began in New York earlier this year, the first four operators were FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and BetRivers, and FanDuel is normally among the first to launch.
Is FanDuel Casino legal in Kansas?
FanDuel Casino will not be legal in Kansas. Only five states – Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia – permit online casino gaming. FanDuel Casino is available in all of them, but it will not be able to add Kansas to that list unless the law changes.
What Will the Legal Age for Online Betting Be in Kansas?
The minimum age for playing FanDuel in Kansas will be 21. After the FanDuel Kansas launch, you will be able to sign up for a sports betting account quickly and efficiently. You will then able to benefit from the new customer betting offers available. Just be prepared to provide your date of birth and the last four digits of your SSN to verify your identity.
If automatic verification is not possible, FanDuel will ask for you to scan your driver’s license or another official document. You can then make a deposit and unlock the sign-up bonus.
Which Sports Will I Be Able To Bet On In Kansas?
FanDuel offers a broad array of sports to bet on. The 10 most popular sports are:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Soccer
- MMA
- Boxing
- Golf
- Tennis
- Motorsports (NASCAR, Formula 1)
The Sunflower State permits professional and college sports betting, with no FanDuel restriction in Kansas. That means you can bet on games featuring the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats and Wichita Shockers, including college football player prop bets.
All forms of online sports betting will be allowed in Kansas. However, you cannot bet on eSports, politics, novelty and entertainment markets, casino games or poker. Horse racing betting is permitted, so FanDuel could launch its racebook – which is now available in 20 states – at some point.
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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