Kansas gambling law changes https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/ New laws, launches, tax changes and enacted bills on gambling in Kansas. en-us Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT KRGC licensing office reopens at Eureka Downs ahead of return of live racing https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2026-10-05:KRGC licensing office reopens at Eureka Downs ahead of retur Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Wyandotte Nation gaming compact amendment (incl. Crosswinds Casino, sports wagering hub-and-spoke model) deemed approved by operation of law; published in Federal Register https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2026-07-14:Wyandotte Nation gaming compact amendment (incl. Crosswinds Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Kansas Supreme Court rules POM of Kansas lacks standing to challenge treatment of "Dragon's Ascent" skill-game terminals https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2024-12-30:Kansas Supreme Court rules POM of Kansas lacks standing to c Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT Retail and online sports wagering launch in Kansas https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2022-09-01:Retail and online sports wagering launch in Kansas Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 GMT Kansas legalizes retail and online sports wagering via amendments to KELA https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2022-05-12:Kansas legalizes retail and online sports wagering via amend Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 GMT L. 2022, ch. 91 The Kansas Charitable Gaming Act replaces the Kansas Bingo Act and licenses charitable raffles as well as bingo https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2015-07-01:The Kansas Charitable Gaming Act replaces the Kansas Bingo A Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMT L. 2015, ch. 62 Kansas excludes qualifying fantasy sports leagues from the definition of "bet" in its criminal gambling statutes https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2015:Kansas excludes qualifying fantasy sports leagues from the d Thu, 01 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMT L. 2015, ch. 62, ยง 19 (K.S.A. 21-6403(a)(9)) Boot Hill Casino, the first KELA facility, opens in Dodge City https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2009-12-01:Boot Hill Casino, the first KELA facility, opens in Dodge Ci Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT Kansas Expanded Lottery Act enacted, authorizing state-owned destination casinos in four gaming zones https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2007-04-19:Kansas Expanded Lottery Act enacted, authorizing state-owned Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT L. 2007, ch. 110 (2007 SB 66) Historical horse race machines authorized by statute as part of the Parimutuel Racing Act amendments https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:2007-04-19:Historical horse race machines authorized by statute as part Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT L. 2007, ch. 110 Kansas Parimutuel Racing Act enacted (L. 1987, ch. 112) https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:1987-01-01:Kansas Parimutuel Racing Act enacted (L. 1987, ch. 112) Thu, 01 Jan 1987 12:00:00 GMT L. 1987, ch. 112 Kansas Legislature enacts the Kansas Lottery Act https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:1987:Kansas Legislature enacts the Kansas Lottery Act Thu, 01 Jan 1987 12:00:00 GMT Kansas Lottery begins ticket sales in 21 cities https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:1987:Kansas Lottery begins ticket sales in 21 cities Thu, 01 Jan 1987 12:00:00 GMT Kansas voters approve constitutional amendment authorizing a state-owned lottery https://gamblingatlas.org/states/kansas/#timeline event:KS:1986-11-04:Kansas voters approve constitutional amendment authorizing a Tue, 04 Nov 1986 12:00:00 GMT