Northern Kentucky resident Justin Sullivan said he could hardly wait to start betting. Beshear's office is projecting sports wagering to increase the state’s revenue by an estimated $23 million a year 2.5% of that revenue will support the Problem Gambling Assistance Fund
After that, online betting will be available as well.For the next three weeks, racetracks like Turfway will enjoy exclusivity when it comes to betting.Sports wagering is now open to the public at select race tracks such as Turfway.