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- Is sports betting legal in Kansas?
- Online sportsbooks available in Kansas
- How to sign up and place a bet in Kansas
- What you can't bet on in Kansas
- Kansas sports betting promos and bonus offers
- Responsible gambling resources in Kansas
Kansas legalized sports betting in May 2022, when Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 84. Less than two months later, the bill became effective as law and in September, Kelly herself placed the first legal wager in Kansas in nearly a century.
So, what do you need to know as an aspiring Kansas sports bettor, or just as a sports bettor planning a visit to the Sunflower State?
Here are all the details you'll need to get started, including laws, how to join a sportsbook, which sportsbooks are offered in Kansas and the best promos and sign-up bonuses available.
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Is sports betting legal in Kansas?
Yes! Kansas legalized sports betting in May 2022, and it rolled out its first retail sportsbooks later that year. The state also has six licensed online sportsbooks.
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission enforces sports wagering regulations in the Sunflower State.
To place sports bets in Kansas, you will need to be:
- at least 21 years old
- physically in the state (verify with GeoComply)
- able to verify your sportsbook account
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Online sportsbooks available in Kansas
Here are the online sportsbook options in the state of Kansas.
How to sign up and place a bet in Kansas
The process to start your sports betting journey in the Sunflower State is quite simple. Here are the three steps:
Step 1: Choose a licensed/registered Kansas sportsbook
Choose one of the six sportsbooks listed above.
Step 2: Sign up, enter a promo code (if applicable), and deposit
Follow the steps to sign up for your preferred sportsbook. The book will likely ask for your social security number or driver’s license to verify your identity and age, and you will need to install GeoComply to prove you're located within the state lines.
You'll also want to enter a promo code if the sportsbook offers a sign-up promo or bonus. Scroll down to see the full array of promos offered across all books in the state of Kansas.
Once you're all registered, you're set to make your first deposit. Most bettors prefer the simplicity of linking your bank account using direct deposit. Others like to use credit cards or an online payment app like Venmo or PayPal.
Step 3: Place your bets!
Once you have completed Steps 1 and 2, you're ready to begin your sports betting journey!
To place a bet, simply click on the sport or league, find the bet or prop you want to wager on, click it and enter your bet amount. Then click submit and get ready to root on your first bet!
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What you can bet on in Kansas
While sports betting is legal in Kansas, there are still some restrictions on what bettors can wager on. Here's a look at what's available for Kansas sports bettors.
- Online and retail sports betting are BOTH legal in Kansas
- NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, golf, motorsports and other pro sports and leagues
- College sports lines, totals and futures
- College player props
- Olympics
- Horse racing
What you can't bet on in Kansas
There are some nuances as to what can be bet on in Kansas. Here are the restrictions to keep in mind.
- Unlicensed iGaming or online casino gambling
- High school sports
- Political events
- Greyhound dog racing
- Placing wagers at an unlicensed sportsbook
- Must physically be in Kansas to place wagers
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Kansas sports betting promos and bonus offers
- DraftKings: Bet $5+ get $200 in Bonus Bets instantly + over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket!
- FanDuel: Bet $5 get $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins!
- Fanatics Sportsbook: (1) Bet $10 get $100 in FanCash + up to $100 back in FanCash every football gameday! OR (2) Bet $50 get $250 FanCash! OR (3) Bet and get up to $1,000 in FanCash!
- BetMGM: (1) Get a 20% deposit match up to $1,500 in sports bonus! OR (2) Get up to $1,500 back in Bonus Bets if your first bet doesn't win!
- Caesars Sportsbook: Bet $1, double your winnings your next 20 bets!
- ESPN BET: Bet $10, get $100 in bonus bets
Popular teams to bet on in Kansas
- Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
- Kansas City Royals (MLB)
- Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
- Kansas Jayhawks (NCAA)
- Kansas State Wildcats (NCAA)
- Wichita State Shockers (NCAA)
Responsible gambling resources in Kansas
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, there are several resources available for help.
- Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling: 1-785-266-8666
- Gambling helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)
- Kansas Prevention Collaborative
- Voluntary exclusion programs
- Peer support groups like Gamblers Anonymous
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