Kansas Sports Betting
Online betting available
Launched September 2022.
Yes, sports betting is legal in Kansas as of October 26, 2026. The state offers regulated online sportsbooks overseen by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, and 7 betting apps are currently tracked here. You must be 21 or older, and you must be physically within Kansas to bet.
Legal Status
Online betting available
Regulator
Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission
Governing law: SB 84 (2022); K.S.A. 74-8781 et seq. (sports wagering by the Kansas Lottery)
College Player Props
Yes, College player props allowed without special restrictions.
What Makes Kansas Different
Kansas has two legal ways to bet on sports: seven licensed apps that work anywhere in the state, and in-person betting, which the four casinos in Dodge City, Mulvane, Kansas City and Pittsburg are allowed to offer. The apps are DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, theScore Bet (formerly ESPN BET) and bet365, which arrived in July 2025. You must be 21 and physically in Kansas.
Every app runs under a contract between the Kansas Lottery and one of the four casino managers. Each casino can host up to three apps, so the law allows 12. Those contracts expire in August 2027, and a 2025 budget rule barred the Lottery from negotiating or renewing them through June 2026, so the lineup could look different after 2027.
The state's cut is small. Casinos keep 90% of sports betting revenue and the state takes 10%. In fiscal 2025, bettors placed $2.67 billion in settled wagers, books kept $174.5 million, and the state's share was $17.5 million. After the first $750,000, 80% of that share goes to the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund. In December 2025 legislative leaders approved a domed Chiefs stadium in Wyandotte County, paid for partly with that fund, and a state budget fiscal note says the fund's revenue is pledged to the team, which is set to start playing there in 2031.
Fantasy sports are legal under a 2015 law, but regulators have called house-banked pick'em unlicensed betting while accepting a peer-to-peer format. The Kansas Lottery sells tickets online through PlayOn. Prediction markets such as Kalshi are available, with no Kansas enforcement found.
Every Legal Way to Play in Kansas
| Product | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Online sportsbooks | Legal | Seven apps are live: DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, theScore Bet (PENN's former ESPN BET) and bet365, the seventh, which launched July 30, 2025. source |
| Retail sportsbooks | Legal | The four casino managers that contract with the Kansas Lottery may take sports bets in person as well as online. source |
| Daily fantasy sports | Legal | A 2015 law excludes fantasy leagues that meet set conditions from the legal definition of a bet. source |
| Pick'em fantasy contests | Restricted | Regulators called house-banked pick'em unlicensed betting in 2023; in 2024 the KRGC said Underdog's peer-to-peer format complies with the spirit of Kansas law. source |
| Prediction markets | Unclear | Kalshi and Polymarket sports contracts are live and no Kansas enforcement was found as of Oct. 23, 2026; the federal-versus-state legal fight is unresolved nationally. source |
| Sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks | Unclear | The KRGC says physical 'sweepstakes machines' are illegal gambling devices; we found no Kansas law or ruling on online sweepstakes casinos. source |
| Horse racing (including ADW) | Legal | Live racing at Eureka Downs (first race day Oct. 17, 2026) and historical horse racing machines at Gilley's in Park City are KRGC-regulated; we could not confirm whether online ADW betting is authorized. source |
| Lottery | Legal | The Kansas Lottery sells draw and instant games, online through its PlayOn platform since February 2025; FY2025 sales were $330.2 million. source |
| Casinos | Legal | Four KRGC-regulated casinos (Boot Hill in Dodge City, Kansas Star in Mulvane, Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, Kansas Crossing in Pittsburg) plus tribal casinos. source |
Best Legal Options in Kansas
- Licensed sportsbook apps (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, theScore Bet, bet365): Seven regulated apps that work anywhere in Kansas. 21+ and physically in Kansas; Lottery contracts expire in August 2027.
- Casino sportsbooks at Boot Hill, Kansas Star, Hollywood Casino and Kansas Crossing: In-person betting at the four KRGC-regulated casinos. 21+.
- Fantasy contests, including peer-to-peer pick'em: Legal under the 2015 fantasy law. Regulators treat house-banked pick'em as unlicensed betting.
- Kansas Lottery online (PlayOn): Legal from home. Lottery games, not sports.
- Prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket): Sports contracts are available in Kansas. Not licensed by Kansas; the federal-versus-state legal fight is unresolved.
Kansas Sports Betting Bill History
| Bill | Session | What happened |
|---|---|---|
| SB 508 | 2025-2026 | The Feb. 20, 2026 fiscal note said raising the vending-machine transfer cap to $16 million would cut the FY2027 transfer to the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund from about $12.0 million to $4.0 million, and noted that fund's revenue is pledged to the Chiefs. Final outcome not verified. |
| SB 125 (budget proviso) | 2025 | Barred the Kansas Lottery from spending money to negotiate, enter into, extend or renew sports wagering management contracts in FY2025 and FY2026. Existing contracts expire in August 2027. |
| HB 2001 | 2024 Special Session | Let STAR bonds finance up to 70% of a major professional sports complex costing at least $1 billion, and sent State Gaming Revenues Fund money above $71.49 million a year, which comes from lottery transfers, to the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund. Passed 84-38 and 27-8; Gov. Kelly signed it. |
| Senate Sub. for HB 2058 | 2023 | Allowed tribal gaming compacts to cover sports wagering outside Indian lands; took effect on publication. |
| House Sub. for Sub. for SB 84 | 2022 | Legalized sports wagering through the Kansas Lottery and its casino managers, plus historical horse racing. Passed 21-13 in the Senate and 73-49 in the House on April 28, 2022; approved by the governor May 12, 2022; effective July 1, 2022. |
Kansas Updates Log
- : Live horse racing opened at Eureka Downs, the first race day of the fall meet listed by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. source
- : The state budget director wrote that revenue in the Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund, which receives most of the state's sports betting share, is pledged to the Chiefs. source
- : Legislative leaders approved the Chiefs' $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, with the public share funded by STAR bonds and the sports-betting-fed APSKF; play is set to start in 2031. source
- : The Attracting Professional Sports to Kansas Fund held more than $26.2 million, none of it spent. source
- : bet365 launched as Kansas's seventh online sportsbook. source
- : Gov. Laura Kelly signed HB 2001, letting STAR bonds cover up to 70% of a pro stadium, with repayment drawing partly on the state's sports betting fund. source
Sportsbook Apps Available in Kansas
The following major sportsbook apps are listed as operating in Kansas. Availability can change as operators launch, exit, or shift partnerships, always confirm current access and age requirements before creating an account.
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How to Start Betting in Kansas
Confirm you're eligible
You must be 21 or older, and you must be physically located in Kansas when you place a bet. Sportsbooks verify your location with geolocation technology.
Choose a licensed sportsbook
Pick from the operators licensed in Kansas (listed above). Each is regulated by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.
Create and verify your account
Registration takes a few minutes and requires your legal name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number for identity verification.
Deposit and place your first bet
Add funds with a supported payment method, then browse markets. Start small, set a budget before you play, and use the operator's responsible-gaming tools. New to reading a betting line? Start with how betting odds work.
About the Kansas Sports Betting Market
Launched September 2022. The market is overseen by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, which licenses operators, enforces consumer protections, and publishes the official list of approved sportsbooks. With 7 apps tracked here, Kansas bettors have a range of choices for odds, markets, live betting, and promotions.
Before signing up, it’s worth comparing operators on the things that matter to you, odds quality, the breadth of markets, live/in-play betting, payout speed, and rewards. Our sportsbook directory compares coverage across states, and you can check Kansas’s college prop rules before placing any NCAA wagers. The promos page tracks each operator's current welcome offer.
Kansas College Player Prop Rules
| College Player Props | In-State Team Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Allowed | College player props allowed without special restrictions. |
Sports Betting in States Near Kansas
Each neighboring jurisdiction licenses its own sportsbooks. An app only works while you are physically inside the state that licensed it, so crossing a border changes what you can use.
Kansas Sports Betting FAQ
Is sports betting legal in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas offers legal online sports betting regulated by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.
Which betting apps are legal in Kansas?
As of October 26, 2026, 7 sportsbook apps operate legally in Kansas: Fanatics Sportsbook, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, theScore Bet and bet365. You must be physically in Kansas to place a bet; the full list is above.
How old do you have to be to bet in Kansas?
You must be 21 or older to place a sports bet in Kansas, and you must be physically located within Kansas when you wager.
Do you have to live in Kansas to bet there?
No. You don’t need to be a resident, you only need to be physically inside Kansas when placing a bet. Sportsbooks confirm your location with geolocation before accepting wagers.
Are online sportsbooks in Kansas safe and legal?
Sportsbooks licensed by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission are legal and subject to state oversight, including identity verification, fund protection, and responsible-gaming requirements. Avoid unlicensed offshore sites.
Can you bet college player props in Kansas?
College player props allowed without special restrictions.
Who regulates sports betting in Kansas?
Sports wagering in Kansas falls under the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.
Sources for this Kansas guide
- Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (Kansas Lottery is the operator of record): the state regulator
- SB 84 (2022); K.S.A. 74-8781 et seq. (sports wagering by the Kansas Lottery): The law lets the Kansas Lottery authorize sports wagering at the four state-owned casinos, in person and online through partner platforms.
- Minimum age rule: K.S.A. 74-8757(c): no person under 21 may make a wager on any sporting event.
- Kansas legislature: bill search