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Gambling in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas racing and gaming commission (KRGC). The following forms of gambling illegal in the sunflower state; Lottery games include instant scratch cards and keno games none of which are purchased or played online Race track betting horse race betting is legal in Kansas but there are no race tracks.

The Kansas Racing and Gaming enforces 13 articles of regulations on the state owned casinos. The regulations cover licensing, security, audits and responsible gambling among others. You can find links to all of the gaming regulations here on this page. Gaming Regulations. Article 100 - General Provisions and Definitions. The Kansas legislature approved charitable and social gaming in 1974, followed in 1978 by both pari-mutuel racetracks and a state lottery. State licenses for pari-mutuel facilities ended in 2008. In 1995, negotiations led to a state-tribal compact for the establishment of four American Indian tribal casinos. Below you will find the minimum legal age to gamble in various locations around the U.S., Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. In the 50 American states, some times you'll see a variance, this usually is due to Indian casinos having different age requirements in their casinos than state regulated casinos.

Illegal Gambling – Frequently Asked Questions

Over the past six years since records have been kept, the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC) has received an average of more than 200 phone calls and email inquiries annually. Below are answers to some of the questions most frequently asked.

Some forms of gambling are legal in Kansas, but most forms of gambling are illegal. The Kansas Constitution provides the answer to whether or not gambling is legal or illegal.

Legal Gambling: Under Article 15, Section 3 of the Kansas Constitution, lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets “are forever prohibited” unless allowed under Sections 3a, 3b and 3c and under a new amendment passed by voters on November 4, 2014. These exceptions make the following forms of lotteries constitutionally legal, with one caveat:

• • Bingo and instant bingo games conducted by licensed and regulated, non-profit religious, charitable, fraternal, educational and veterans organizations;
  • Horse racing, dog racing and parimutuel wagering on horse and dog races at state licensed and regulated facilities in counties where the voters have approved such racing and wagering;
  • State-owned and operated lotteries, including lottery ticket sales and keno played through the Kansas Lottery, casino-style gambling at Kansas casinos where the State owns the casino games and regulates the operation of the facility (currently available at Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City, Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Hollywood Casino in Kansas City and Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg.), and play of electronic gaming machines (such as slot machines and video poker) at licensed racetrack gaming facilities (none are currently in operation); and
  • Charitable raffles by nonprofit religious, charitable, fraternal, educational and veterans organizations.

In addition, gambling at tribal casinos (casinos lawfully operated by Indian tribes) is legal in Kansas. Every other type of gambling is illegal in Kansas.

Illegal Gambling: There are several gambling-related crimes that are classified as “crimes against the public morals” in Kansas. Some of these crimes are misdemeanors and some are felonies. There are other gambling-related crimes as detailed below. Find links to the actual statutes by clicking here.

The following are public morals crimes under Kansas law:

• • gambling (K.S.A. 21-6404)
  • commercial gambling (K.S.A. 21-6406)
  • dealing in gambling devices(K.S.A. 21-6407)
  • unlawful possession of a gambling device (K.S.A. 21-6408)
  • installing communication facilities for gamblers (K.S.A. 21-6404)
  • illegal bingo operation (K.S.A. 21-6405)

Kansas also has nuisance statutes that make certain gambling activities illegal, including:

• • maintaining a common nuisance (K.S.A. 22-3905)
  • assisting in the maintenance of a common nuisance (K.S.A. 22-3905)

Gambling-related activities designated as common nuisances are:

• • commercial gambling (K.S.A. 22-3901(a))
  • dealing in gambling devices (K.S.A. 22-3901(b))
  • possession of gambling devices (K.S.A. 22-3901(c))

There are also gambling-related crimes under the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act (KELA) and the Kansas Pari-mutuel Racing Act. These include:

• • Crimes under the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act (KELA) related to the following areas:
  • Wager, Loan and Credit Restrictions (K.S.A. 74-8756)
  • Wagering Restrictions – Electronic Gaming Machines (K.S.A. 74-8758)
  • Manipulating Electronic Gaming Machine Games or Lottery Facility Games (K.S.A. 74-8759)
  • Unlawful Wagering (K.S.A. 74-8760)
  • Restrictions on State and Local Officials and Affiliated Persons (K.S.A. 74-8762)
  • Crimes Under the Kansas Pari-mutuel Racing Act related to the following areas:
  • Disclosure of Confidential Information (K.S.A. 74-8804)
  • Unlawful Prohibited Acts (K.S.A. 74-8810)

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Yes, for Raffles. No, for other charitable gambling (except bingo). During the 2014 legislative session, the legislature passed a resolution that was submitted to voters during the November 4, 2014 election to decide whether to amend the Kansas constitution to legalize raffles for certain non-profit organizations. Voters passed the measure by an overwhelming majority: 597,113 (75%) for the measure, versus 203,092 (25%) against. During the 2015 legislative session, lawmakers passed legislation to decriminalize and regulate raffles for certain non-profit organizations. Please contact the Kansas Department of Revenue's administrator of charitable gaming (785-368-8222 option 5, then option 4 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for all questions related to charitable raffles. You can also click on this link for more information http://www.ksrevenue.org/bingoraffle.html

The KRGC is the state's coordinating agency for most questions and complaints regarding illegal gambling. That role requires the KRGC to employ educational, administrative and law enforcement methods to maintain the integrity of gaming in Kansas and to help curtail illegal gaming.
From its educational perspective, the KRGC provides information to the public about illegal gaming issues. Several of the more frequently asked illegal gaming questions and responses are detailed below.
From its administrative perspective, the KRGC works with the Kansas Lottery, the Department of Revenue, other state agencies, and local law enforcement in seeking compliance from individuals and businesses on illegal gaming issues.

From its law enforcement perspective, the KRGC supports local law enforcement efforts to curtail illegal gambling. In certain instances, the KRGC directs its own limited resources to the state's most vulnerable areas and to those gambling investigations that are of state-wide concern.

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Illegal gambling is pervasive throughout the state. Kansas needs the help of its citizens to identify those individuals or organizations that are engaged in illegal gambling activities. If you believe someone in your community is conducting an illegal gambling operation, you should notify your local police department or county sheriff. If you are aware of any illegal gambling device being operated, stored or sold in the State of Kansas, you should notify your local police department or county sheriff and the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission.

Unsanctioned gambling in Kansas is illegal. “Gambling” is making a bet. “Gambling” is also entering a gambling place with intent to make a bet, with intent to participate in a lottery, or with intent to play a gambling device. The crime of gambling applies to the gambler. Unsanctioned gambling in Kansas is a class B nonperson misdemeanor, which upon conviction can result in a sentence of up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000.00, or both. See K.S.A. 21-6404.

See K.S.A. 21-6403 for definitions of “bet,” and “gambling place.” See below for explanations of “lottery,” and “gambling device.”

“Commercial gambling” in Kansas is illegal. It is a crime that applies to the promoter of the gambling activity and to the proprietor of a gambling place. There are nine (9) types of activities that any individual or organization can engage in, and three activities that a property owner or property tenant can engage in, that constitute “commercial gambling.” Anyone can commit the crime of “commercial gambling” by knowingly doing any of the following:

• • operating a gambling place
  • receiving all or part of the earnings of a gambling place
  • receiving, recording or forwarding bets or offers to bet
  • intending to receive, record or forward bets or offers to bet possessing facilities to do so
  • for gain, becoming a custodian of anything of value bet or offered to be bet
  • conducting a lottery (see below for more information on what constitutes a “lottery”)
  • intending to conduct a lottery possessing facilities to do so
  • setting up any gambling device for use
  • collecting the proceeds of any gambling device

The above-listed activities are all severity level 8, nonperson felonies which, upon conviction, can result in a sentence of seven to twenty-three months in jail, a fine of up to $100,000, or both. See K.S.A. 21-6406(a)(1) and (b).

“Commercial gambling” also includes activities that can cause a property owner or tenant to be guilty of commercial gambling. These activities are knowingly:

• • granting the use of a place as a gambling place
  • allowing the continued use of a place as a gambling place
  • permitting another to set up a gambling device for use in a place under the property owner’s or tenant’s control

These three activities are all class B nonperson misdemeanors which, upon conviction, can result in a sentence of up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000.00, or both. See K.S.A. 21-6406(a)(2) and (b). Examples of this type of commercial gambling activity include:

• • a local hotel rents a ballroom to the organizer of a poker tournament, knowing that a poker tournament was going to be conducted there
  • a local hotel rents a ballroom to the organizer of a poker tournament without knowing that a poker tournament was going to be conducted there, but while the tournament is going on, the hotel manager hears that an illegal poker tournament is being conducted in the ballroom and allows the poker tournament to continue
  • a restaurant owner allows a quarter-slider machine to be installed in the front of his restaurant in exchange for twenty-five percent of the money that players put into the machine
  • a local fraternal organization permits a distributor to install an illegal gambling device in the bar area of the lodge for a split of the revenue

Certain bingo operations are legal in Kansas. Bingo conducted at state licensed and regulated, non-profit bingo parlors is legal. Illegal bingo operation is:

• • the knowing management of games of bingo in violation of state laws;
  • the knowing operation of games of bingo in violation of state laws;
  • the knowing conduct of games of bingo in violation of state laws.

Illegal bingo operation is a crime – a class A nonperson misdemeanor – which upon conviction can result in a sentence of up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,500.00, or both. See K.S.A. 21-6405.

The regulation, licensing and taxing of bingo falls under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Department of Revenue. Please see the KDOR’s Bingo Handbook, prepared by the Administrator of Charitable Gaming, and found at http://www.ksrevenue.org/pdf/BingoHandbook-Complete.pdf#xml=http://search.ksrevenue.org/texis/search/pdfhi.txt?query=bingo&pr=KSRevenue&prox=page&rorder=500&rprox=500&rdfreq=500&rwfreq=500&rlead=500&rdepth=0&sufs=0&order=r&cq=&id=4f5727c511 .

A lottery is “an enterprise wherein for a consideration the participants are given an opportunity to win a prize, the award of which is determined by chance.” See K.S.A. 21-6403(b). A lottery, therefore, is an activity that has the elements of consideration, chance, and prize. The most common lottery is a raffle. Lotteries conducted by the State of Kansas and by tribal gaming operators are legal. Licensed charitable raffles and bingo are legal as well. All other lotteries are illegal.

Many different games and activities that some people may not think of as being a lottery actually are. These activities include raffles conducted by for-profit organizations, individuals and unqualified non-profits, poker games, poker runs, duck races, Dime-O and Quartermania, just to name a few.

“Consideration” under the Kansas criminal statute is anything that is a “commercial or financial advantage to the promoter [sponsor] or a disadvantage to any participant.” K.S.A. 21-6403(c). In most cases, consideration is the money paid to play, but consideration can also be in the form of an indirect payment to a promoter or the increase in business that the promoter or sponsor of an event will experience through its sponsorship of the lottery. Some examples of consideration taken from Kansas court cases or that have facts similar to court cases include:

• A patron pays a $5 cover charge to gain entrance to a bar that has a band and also has a poker game going on. Once the patron pays the cover charge, he may hang out, listen to the band, and/or play poker for cash and prizes without paying anything extra for poker chips. The $5 cover charge is “consideration” to the bar owner for the poker game even though not everyone played poker and the cover charge was required of everyone to enter the bar.
• A bar owner conducts a poker tournament in his bar and gives the players free chips to play poker for the opportunity to win money or other prizes. The bar owner receives “consideration” in the form of increased business that will be received when some of the patrons buy food or drinks (he gained a “financial advantage”).
• A poker room allows players to play poker for free, but they must rent a chair if they want to sit down and play. If they don’t rent a chair, they can still play but they must stand up to play. The poker room owner receives “consideration” in the form of chair rental. He did not receive consideration from those who stood, but he received consideration from those who paid the chair rental and sat down. The person who paid chair rental and played poker for the chance to win a prize committed the crime of gambling, and the poker room owner committed the crime of commercial gambling.
• A non-profit organization conducts a poker run. Participants donate $20 dollars to go on the ride. Multiple stops are scheduled along the way. At each stop on the ride, the participant is given a playing card that will, after several stops, form a poker hand. The participant who has the best hand at the end of the run wins a donated television. All proceeds go to the charity. The $20 dollar donation for the ride is “consideration” because the payment is a disadvantage to the participant and a financial advantage to the promoter of the poker run.

A raffle is the simplest form of a lottery. Sequentially numbered tickets are sold. A ticket with a corresponding number is placed into a container. A ticket is drawn out of the container and the person holding the winning number claims their prize. The money given for the ticket is “consideration.” The “chance” happens when a ticket is drawn at random out of the container and someone wins by chance or luck. The “prize” element is satisfied when the person holding the winning ticket claims whatever prize or money is awarded. Generally, the purpose of a raffle is to make money. This only happens if some tickets are sold. Giving tickets for free to some participants does not make a raffle legal if other tickets are sold that make the overall raffle an illegal lottery.

Remember, not all raffles are illegal. If a raffle is conducted by the State, a tribal Government, or a qualified non-profit organization, it is legal. However, all other raffles are illegal, including those conducted by a for-profit organization, an individual, or a non-qualified charitable organization.

In a drawing, the element of “consideration” is missing. For example, if you go to a restaurant for a meal and then, while paying for your dinner at the cash register, you drop your business card in a fish bowl with the hope of winning a free meal when a name is drawn out of the bowl, you have entered a drawing. If you go to a trade show and, for no additional payment, drop your business card in the bowl at each vendor’s booth with the hopes of winning one of their products, you have entered a drawing.

A “gambling device” is a machine that is “designed, manufactured or altered primarily for use in connection with gambling…(i) [w]hich when operated may deliver, as the result of chance, any money or property; or (ii) by the operation of which a person may become entitled to receive, as the result of chance, any money or property….” See K.S.A. 21-6403(e)(1)(B).

A “gambling device” is also defined as “a so-called slot machine” or “any other machine, mechanical device, electronic device or other contrivance an essential part of which is a drum or reel with insignia thereon, and: (i) which when operated may deliver, as the result of chance, any money or property; or (ii) by the operation of which a person may become entitled to receive, as the result of chance, any money or property.”

Certain subassemblies and parts used in connection with these machines are also considered gambling devices.

Further, “any token, chip, paper, receipt or other document which evidences, purports to evidence or is designed to evidence participation in a lottery or the making of a bet” is also considered to be a gambling device. This would include poker chips, raffle tickets, tokens used in lieu of chips or coins and other items.

So-called “sweepstakes machines” and “phone card machines” are illegal gambling devices. If an electronic machine purports to enter the player in a sweepstakes or to sell merchandise like a long-distance phone card in exchange for one dollar, but then also allows the person to play a game of chance that may deliver a prize, that machine is a gambling device if the people play to win credit for merchandise in the store, for drinks or food at the bar, for cash, or for tickets that can be redeemed for merchandise, drinks, food or cash.

The definition of “gambling device” expressly excludescertain machines that are not designed and manufactured primarily for use in connection with gambling. These machines are commonly referred to as “amusement devices.” Examples under the statute include a coin-operated bowling alley, shuffleboard, marble machine, pinball machines, mechanical guns, claw devices, digger machines, crane machines and other similar games. All of these games are typically games that do not operate like slot machines, have some element of skill, and do not deliver prizes or they deliver prizes of inconsequential value (like a trinket or stuffed toy.)

A good rule of thumb is that if the machine operates like a slot machine or a video poker machine, you pay money to play, and you have the chance to win money or a ticket that you can cash in for merchandise, money, food or drinks, then it is probably an illegal gambling device. If you put your money in, you play the game, and all you get in return is fun playing the game, the chance to put your initials in the “high score” spot, or a cheap toy or trinket, it is probably an amusement device.

There are several State crimes related to gambling devices, including:

• • Entering or remaining in a gambling place with intent to play a gambling device (a form of gambling)
  • 'Commercial gambling'
  • Dealing in gambling devices
  • Unlawful possession of a gambling device
  • Installing communication facilities for gamblers

See K.S.A. 21-6403, et seq. for more information.

Are Quater Pushers legal?
Quarter pushers are illegal gambling devices under the Kansas criminal statutes. In fact, every state that has considered the legality of quarter pushers has concluded that quarter pushers are illegal gambling devices. U.S. v. Two (2) Quarter Fall Machines; 767 F.Supp. 153 (E.D. Tenn. 1991); Mississippi Gaming C'ssn v. Henson, 800 So. 2d 110 (Miss. 2001); see also State of Indiana v. Maillard, 695 N.E. 2d 637 (Ind. App. 1998). No cases have determined that the machines are legal.
Additionally, at least six Attorneys General have determined that quarter pushers are illegal gambling devices. Ark. A.G. Opinion No. 2007-247; Miss. Op. Atty. Gen. No. 2008-19; 2007 Oklahoma Inf. Op.; S.C. Op. Atty. Gen. No. 1978-201; S. Dakota Op. Atty. Gen No. 2008-04; 1978 Tex. Atty. Gen. Op. H-1153. To be clear, no Attorneys General have provided a formal opinion that these devices are legal.
Finally, the legal outcome in those cases and opinions match our experts' analysis of these illegal gambling devices. See Gaming Laboratories International August 18, 1998 letter to Missouri Highway Patrol. Of course, there are criminal ramifications to wagering on, possessing or dealing in illegal gambling devices. K.S.A. 21-6403 et seq. Further, illegal activity can jeopardize any administrative licenses that a business may hold.

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As with other potential illegal gambling devices, a few rules show that these machines can generally be considered illegal gambling devices under the Kansas criminal statutes.
Under the criminal statutes, a 'gambling device' includes machines that are 'designed, manufactured or altered primarily for use in connection with gambling, and (i) which when operated may deliver, as the result of chance, any money or property, or (ii) by the operation of which a person may become entitled to receive, as the result of chance, any money or property.' K.S.A. 21-6403(e)(1)(B). Devices that use tokens for wagers may fit into the gambling device definition. Id. at (e)(1)(D). And the fact that a prize is not automatically paid by the device does not change its gambling device status. Id.
Under Kansas law, there are potential criminal ramifications to wagering on, possessing or dealing in illegal gambling devices or conducting commercial gambling. K.S.A. 21-6404 and 21-6406 to 21-6409.
Of course, you should contact your own counsel for specific guidance with respect to a particular machine.

In 2015, the Kansas legislature excluded fantasy sports leagues from the definition of a 'bet' if the league meets certain conditions. To determine if your fantasy sports league is excluded from the definition of a 'bet', compare it to the definition of Fantasy Sports League found in K.S.A. 21-6403(d):

'Fantasy sports league' means any fantasy or simulation sports game or contest in which no fantasy or simulation sports team is based on the current membership of an actual team that is a member of an amateur or professional sports organization and that meets the following conditions:

(1) All prizes and awards offered to winning participants are established and made known to the participants in advance of the game or contest and their value is not determined by the number of participants or the amount of any fees paid by those participants;

(2) all winning outcomes reflect the relative knowledge and skill of the participants and are determined predominantly by accumulated statistical results of the performance of individual athletes in multiple real-world sporting events; and

(3) no winning outcome is based:

(A) on the score, point spread or any performance or performances of any single real-world team or any combination of such teams; or

(B) solely on any single performance of an individual athlete in any single real-world sporting event.

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Kansas has many casinos, a few card rooms and a handful of race tracks, but most players choose to explore legal online gambling for Kansas residents. If you decide that you want to play online, you will be able to play the games very easily. There are numerous sites that offer blackjack, slots, sports betting, bingo, and just about every other type of gambling. While it’s all fun and games, we understand that residents might be concerned about the legal nature of online gaming in KS. That is why we will provide reviews of the leading online gaming sites, but primarily focus on the legalities of online gambling in Kansas, which is the main concern for many players. Safety is paramount with us, and we can assure you that you will be kept completely safe if you decide to take this route.

Online Gambling Age For Kansas Residents

In the event that you decide to join in on the fun, you do have to adhere to one basic requirement. You will not have any trouble if you follow the basic age restrictions in place. Kansas residents have to be 18 for bingo, dog and horse racing, and the lottery. Casino gaming, poker, and online sports gambling are not opened up until the age of 21.

Kansas Online Gambling Laws

The gambling laws in Kansas have nothing to do with the Internet, as online gambling has been left exempt from the state's legislature. This means they are unregulated, but they are also not criminalized. This applies to all forms of online gambling, even sports betting. Though the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), Kansas has yet to write any online or land-based sports gambling laws. Kansas’ 2021 online gambling stance can be confusing, but to the best of our knowledge, there is nothing in there directly related to online gambling for sports betting, slots, or any other type of gaming.

Gambling Sites That Accept Kansas Residents

If you live in Kansas, you will have various options for gaming. There are dozens of casinos, a handful of poker rooms, many sportsbooks and a few different bingo halls all available through the Internet. We can show you all of the available sites that have passed our rigorous testing, and we can assure you that they are some of the most generous options available.

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Online Casinos That Accept Kansas Residents

Casino gambling is as popular as it is for one main reason - diversity. There are more options for gaming in a casino than any other form of gambling. With all of our casinos, you will have access to at least 150 games, and you will have more than a handful of different options. All of our casinos pay their players generously, and you should have no trouble starting off. While Kansas itself does not sanction any online casino gaming, offshore websites do accept residents of Kansas as customers. The top online casinos that accept Kansas residents are Aladdin’s Gold and Café Casino. Both sites have plenty of table games and slots for every type of casino player.

Online Sports Betting Sites That Accept Kansas Residents

Kansas does not sanction any online sportsbooks, so bettors have to turn to the offshore books in order to wager on sports. There has been some movement in the legislature in the form of SB 84 in the direction of legalizing sports betting, but it hasn’t happened yet as of 2021. There are various sportsbooks available on the Internet, and you will find that there are plenty of ways for you to participate. Kansans should use the sportsbooks we have at our disposal, as there are few options that exceed the sources we can show you. One of the best online sports betting sites that accept Kansas residents is Bovada, and you will find plenty of odds on the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, and other popular teams.

Online Poker Sites That Accept Kansas Residents

If you are going to participate in online poker we can only tell you that you have to stick to a trustworthy site if you hope to earn some money. You will want to join an online poker room that accepts players of all experience levels, with plenty of tournaments and competitive action. The top online poker sites that accept Kansas residents are Aladdin’s Gold, Slots.lv, and Lucky Red.

Online Bingo Sites That Accept Kansas Players

Playing Bingo online is easy enough if you know where to play, and we are here to help you along in this. If you are going to hit the cards, you will want to stick to trusted and secure bingo sites. Downtown Bingo is one of the best online bingo sites that accept Kansas players. The site features action-packed games that have huge cash prizes plus big bonuses.

Is Online Gambling Legal In Kansas?

Kansans regularly ask us whether or not there is a crime based on gambling over the Internet. For now, we can tell you that there is no possibility of being arrested for gambling online, as these games have not been outlawed by the legislature.

The consideration of anything that involves chance, and a reward for winning by chance, is considered gambling in Kansas. It’s important to know that before all else when discussing legal online gambling in Kansas. When looking at the Kansas gaming laws, you will see that state casinos are the only legal gambling venture that is specified by their statutes. In fact, they don’t even have charitable gaming, which makes them just one of four states where that isn’t available. Their gambling laws are strict but they also leave out some detail as far as the online aspect of betting is concerned. Actually, the laws don’t mention the word “online” or “internet” at all when referring to gambling so technically the state laws do not make it illegal.

Are Online Casinos Legal In Kansas?

The legal status of online casinos is regularly debated. While the media will cover online sportsbooks or poker, online casinos are not frequently subject of debate. Let us be the ones to tell you that these games have not been banned by the Kansas government, so you can freely participate without the risk of trouble. Just don't blow your bankroll on one game.

Are Online Casinos Safe For Players In Kansas?

Nothing is stopping residents from Kansas from playing online casino games for real cash. With that said, there are no ramifications of gambling online period so it is safe to say that playing at online casinos in Kansas is safe and you will not get into any trouble. We do however recommend playing with the casinos we provide on this page. We can attest to their quality, reputation, and the level of professionalism that each offers. All have easy deposit methods for Kansas gamblers which is a huge plus for anyone that has tried to put money into an online casino that takes Kansas residents.

Is Online Sports Betting Legal In Kansas?

We have come to the conclusion that online sports betting has not been made specifically illegal in the state of Kansas. In fact, the state could choose to regulate Kansas online sports betting sites in the upcoming years. Those who wish to play the odds will encounter no trouble from the government of Kansas when it comes time to play.

Is Online Poker Legal In Kansas?

As with other forms of gambling, online poker has not been specifically criminalized in the state of Kansas. If you decide you wish to play these games, you will have few problems doing so at reputable online poker sites. Without any laws to prohibit online poker, residents can play real money games anytime, anywhere.

Online Horse Racing Betting Sites That Accept Kansas Residents

When deciding on online horse racing betting sites that accept Kansas residents, you want to make sure they provide you with certain amenities. All of the top racebooks provide rebate opportunities on your wagers as well as bonus chances, and the most important thing of all is variety. A variety of track listings, including local Kansas racetracks and the more popular races as well. You also want to have options as far as wager types for the races and your deposit and payout methods. Make sure you aren’t being shorted and pick a site that offers you all of these things.

Can I Bet On Horse Racing In Kansas

Yes, you can bet on horse racing in Kansas but it has to be with an offshore racebook. There is no legal horse racing allowed within the state so the only way to legally gambling on horse racing in Kansas is to use one of the sites we have provided on this page. This in many ways is a good thing because you are offered much more opportunity with an online site than you would an actual track. As long as you are the state’s legal gambling age, you are free to enjoy legal horse racing in Kansas at internet racebooks.

Best Funding Methods For Kansas Online Gambling Sites

The best funding methods for Kansas online gambling sites have been credit and debit card deposits for years now. Over the years though, some other options have been becoming rather popular as well, specifically Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a digital currency that acts as money as well as an investment tool. It seems to be the future of online gambling sites because of the speed and reliability. The limits are also more flexible than other methods, with players able to deposit anywhere from $10 to $25,000 depending on the site. Other deposit methods for funding Kansas online gambling sites include bank wires and checks.

Mobile Gambling Options In Kansas

Can You Gamble In Kansas

Mobile gambling in Kansas is offered at most of the top gambling sites that accept Kansas residents. They offer players the option to use their smartphone or tablet to place their bets with all of the same betting options as the website. You can bet at the casino, sportsbook, or racebook and a lot of sites even offer a bonus opportunity just for using their mobile app or site that is optimized for mobile.

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Does The Wire Act Make Sports Betting Illegal?

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The Wire Act was passed in 1961 and has no legal ground to control online sports betting. The law just makes it illegal for those in the business of gambling to use wire communications to share or accept sports wagering information. The Wire Act does not target casual sports bettors and it does not make sports gambling unlawful.

Are Bitcoin Sportsbooks Regulated And Licensed?

The sites we have reviewed on this page are all licensed and regulated sportsbooks that offer Bitcoin as a payment and withdrawal method. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that is accepted in numerous countries and by various merchants. All of our recommended bitcoin sportsbooks are reputable.

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How do I collect my winnings?

All you have to do is request a payout, select the amount you would like to take out, decide on which withdrawal method you prefer and you are good to go. The fastest online payouts are completed with Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. Checks and bank wires are also common withdrawal methods at U.S. gambling sites.

Will I go to jail for online gambling in Kansas?

Gambling online in Kansas is not something that residents will get in trouble. If you decide you want to gamble online, know that there is no possibility of legal interdiction or anything else. The truth of the matter is that this form of entertainment has not been regulated by the government of Kansas, so you are free to participate without risk of arrest. If this changes we will update our site accordingly.