Kentucky House Bill 904 proposes significant changes to the state’s gambling laws, including raising the legal sports betting age to 21 and requiring sportsbooks and horse betting windows to accept wagers up to $1,000, with certain daily limits. The bill also prohibits the use of credit cards for gambling and restricts betting on the under for college athlete props. Additionally, it introduces a child support registry shared with gambling apps to potentially restrict or garnish winnings from those who owe support.

The bill further addresses fantasy sports by imposing a 12% tax and licensing requirement, establishing a dedicated Fantasy Contest Administration Fund. While it restricts sportsbooks from partnering with prediction markets, it leaves open the possibility of taxing these markets at 14.25% if federally compliant. Charitable gaming age remains at 18 after amendments. With Senate approval secured, the bill awaits the governor’s signature and could bring major regulatory changes before the upcoming Kentucky Derby.