Steve Beshear

Senator Can Support KY Amendment

February 02, 2012

Kentucky Senator Damon Thayer has been informed by the state's Legislative Ethics Commission that it is fine for him to support a constitutional amendment for the implementation of expanded gaming in ...

Beshear Expected To Unveil Amendment

January 11, 2012

According to a report, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has been in discussions for weeks regarding a constitutional amendment which would pave the way for expanded gaming in the state. It is expected ...

KY Bill: Ask Residents For Expanded Gaming

December 20, 2011

It has been reported that a bill was pre-filed in Kentucky on Friday, December 16 which would ask local voter approval for racetracks to expand to racinos

KY Expanded Gaming To Be A 2012 Topic

December 05, 2011

According to a report, recently re-elected Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear is consulting with state lawmakers to determine what the best route is to get expanded gaming moving forward during the 2012 ...

Intention To Appeal 'Instant Racing' Ruling Officially Announced

January 21, 2011

It has been reported that on Thursday, January 20 in the State of Kentucky, the Family Foundation filed notice that it is going to appeal the approval of 'historical racing' to be wagered on via slots...

Kentucky Judge Rules On Legality Of 'Instant Racing'

December 30, 2010

On Wednesday, December 29, a Kentucky judge ruled on the legality of the somewhat controversial Instant Racing terminals which were proposed to be implemented in the state

KY Testing Rule To Gov.; Leavitt Vocal Again

September 08, 2010

According to a report, on Tuesday, September 7, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission unanimously approved the much-discussed out-of-competition testing rule. It has also been reported that commission ...

Instant Racing In Ky.? Not So Fast

It has been reported that the Kentucky Senate is expected to make a major change in position on its stance on 'instant racing' in the state today

Electronic Games In KY?

They still have a long way to go, but at least a legislator has introduced a bill in the House to allow electronic 'games of skill' to be allowed at the state’s racetracks

Nearly 60% Back Kentucky Slots

February 03, 2010

A poll conducted for the Louisville Courier-Journal among 617 registered voters shows nearly 60% favour slots at Kentucky racetracks, but 85% think the decision should be made by voters and not the Ge...

Cold Response To Beshear's Bill

January 21, 2010

Governor Steve Beshear’s effort to get slots at Kentucky tracks approved in his legislature met with lack of enthusiasm and resistance in the state capital at Frankfort, and drew a quick response from...

Beshear Counts On Slots

January 20, 2010

The governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear, has put the challenge of passing slots at tracks directly into the