Expanded Gambling

FILE - Attorney General candidate Republican Russell Coleman speaks to supporters during an election night watch party in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.The law banning the devices was one of the most heavily lobbied and hotly contested measures in Kentucky's 2023 legislative session. The debate revolved around the proliferation of cash payout games set up in convenience stores, gas stations and bars across the Bluegrass State. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)

Kentucky judge keeps ban in place on slots-like 'gray machines'

Associated Press

Supporters of a Kentucky law banning slots-like machines scored a legal victory Friday when a judge kept in place a measure to permanently unplug the video games that offered cash payouts and were branded as “gray machines" during legislative debates.

Bevin Points To Suicides As Reason To Oppose Gambling

Associated Press

Gov. Matt Bevin says suicides are part of the societal costs related to casino gambling, as he lashed out at his opponent's support for expanded gambling…

Democratic Lawmakers Bet On Gaming To Fund Pensions

Josh James

Two Democratic state lawmakers are looking to casinos to help pay down Kentucky’s massive pension liabilities, but the plan is unlikely to gain a foothold…

Expanded Gaming Losing Steam In Frankfort

Josh James

One a pillar of Gov. Steve Beshear’s campaign for governor, the pledge to legalize expanded casino gambling appears less and less likely.Momentum for…

Beshear: Expanded Gaming Still Possible This Session

Josh James

Despite setbacks this week, Gov. Steve Beshear says expanded gaming is not dead yet. On Monday, the Senate Republican majority caucus held off on a casino…

Indiana, Kentucky Brace for New Casino in Cincinnati

Associated Press

CINCINNATI - Officials in Indiana and Kentucky are bracing for a loss in tax revenue after Ohio's latest casino opens Monday in downtown…