In the southern American state of Kentucky, proposed legislation that would legalize some forms of sportsbetting as well as daily fantasy sports and online poker has reportedly successfully cleared its first hurdle.
Committee endorsement:
According to a report from local television broadcaster, WAVE-TV, House Bill 175 is the brainchild of Republican legislator, Adam Koenig, and was unanimously passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives’ Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee on Wednesday.
Lengthy process:
The move reportedly means that the 47-year-old’s measure is now due to be put to a vote before the full 100-member Kentucky House of Representatives where it will be required to gain a minimum …