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Kansas
Sports betting is now up and running in the Sunflower State!
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Online sports betting legal in Kansas
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Kansas online sports betting
The legalization process in Kansas was long and protracted after the US Senate removed the federal ban on sports betting in 2018. Now, in the second half of 2022, the state House and Senate finally passed a bill allowing online sports betting in the state.
Several online sportsbooks are now licensed in the state and we expect many more thanks to the state's low tax rate of 10% on sports betting wagers.
Betting in KS - what you can and can't do
Bet on sports in-person ✔
Bet on sports online ✔
Register with a sportsbook online ✔
Deposit & withdraw funds with a sportsbook online ✔
Bet on collegiate teams or collegiate games ✔
Bet on high/school sports ✘
FAQs online sports betting in Kansas
Kansas welcomed legal online sports betting in late 2022. Here are your most common questions regarding sports betting in the Sunflower State.
⚖️ Is sports betting legal in Kansas?
Yes. Online sports betting was legalized in 2022. You can now place a wager with any licensed online sportsbooks in the state.
🤔 Are there any sportsbooks in Kansas?
Yes, there are a number of online sportsbooks now licensed and operational in the Sunflower State. They include:
- DraftKings KS
- FanDuel KS
- BetMGM KS
- Caesars Sportsbook KS
- Barstool Sportsbook KS
- PointsBet Sportsbook KS
⌛ When will online sports betting be legal in Kansas?
The legalization process has now been finalized and online sports betting in Kansas is now up and running. There are a number of legal online sportsbooks that you can choose from.
❓ How can I bet on sports in Kansas?
If you are within the borders of the state of Kansas, you can sign up for a legally licensed online sportsbook via your phone, tablet or desktop.
You will need a valid ID and a viable payment method, such as PayPal, that is accepted by the sportsbook you have selected.
Online Sports Betting in Kansas
It took a while but online sports betting has finally arrived in Kansas.
With legal online sports betting already live in neighboring Colorado and imminent legalization in Missouri, Kansas was set to lose out on some significant potential tax revenue.
After the US Senate removed the federal ban on sports betting in 2018 it remained uncertain whether state laws would follow suit. A number of early adopters such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Indiana legalized online sports betting. Most other states resisted initially reforms, including Nevada which set such heavy restrictions on online sports betting, effectively rendering it almost pointless.
Eventually though as NJ, PA and IN welcomed a new tax revenue stream, a trickle became a flood, and other states ditched the gambling taboo and began to legalize sports betting.
Now, Kansas has finally allowed unrestricted online sports betting for full bettors who sign-up to a sportsbook that is licensed in the state.
Remember if you are placing a wager in Kansas you must:
- Be 21 years or older
- Present a valid ID
- Be physically located within state borders
- Use a payment method that is accepted by your sportsbook of choice (PayPal is recommended)
Sports Betting in Kansas: The situation in short
Nils Edmondson
FanDuel KS
There is barely a state where online sports betting is legal where FanDuel has not been one of the first sportsbooks to go live.
FanDuel began its life as a Daily Fantasy Sports provider so it already boasts a significant user base all over the country. This has made it easier for the company to roll out a new online sportsbook that is well integrated with its existing product.
With that in mind, we can highly recommend that if you are an existing customer then you should start with FanDuel as your first sportsbook.
FanDuel Kansas
Best Mobile App
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- Excellent Kansas-specific welcome offer
- No minimum withdrawal requirements
- Wide selection of payment options
- 5 retail locations
- Joint daily fantasy sports account with sportsbook account
Cons
- Buggy live chat feature
DraftKings KS
Where FanDuel goes, DraftKings follows, and vice versa.
The two companies enjoyed significant shares of the DFS market, ensuring a seamless shift into online sports betting.
Just as we recommended that satisfied DFS FanDuel customers chose the same brand for its sportsbook product, we recommend existing DraftKings customers choose DraftKings sportsbook.
Overall DraftKings sportsbook offers an excellent product. However, we find their welcome offer a little misleading as it contains a 25x turnover requirement.
DraftKings Kansas
Great for Betting & DFS
Pros
- User-friendly app
- Integrated daily fantasy sports product with sportsbook (inc wallet)
- Great selection of payment options
- Wide range of betting options
Cons
- A x25 turnover requirement for welcome bonus
Caesars KS
The sports betting giant launched its first online sportsbook in the summer of 2021. It may have been late to the party, but it has more than made up for its late arrival.
The online sportsbook has gone all out with huge sponsorship deals and mega promotions.
Overall it is a great sportsbook but being so new, we have spotted a few cracks it needs to iron out.
Caesars Kansas
Easy to Use App
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- Great selection of daily odds boosts
- Wide selection of betting types
- Excellent selection of payment options
- Sponsors of the Kansas City Chiefs
Cons
- No retail location in Kansas State
PointsBet KS
PointsBet established itself in Australia years ago but broke onto the scene in the US in 2019.
The sportsbook was a pioneer in offering alternative points betting where you win more or less depending on how wrong or right your wager is.
This form of betting can offer significantly more value, than traditional moneylines, for more US-centric sports such as basketball and football which are high-scoring and often have a clear favorite.
PointsBet Kansas
Now a Fanatics Experience
Pros
- Excellent and established welcome bonus
- Unique points betting function
- Wide selection of sports
Cons
- PayPal only e-wallet option
BetMGM KS
BetMGM is another household betting brand that went online after the US Senate removed the federal ban on sports betting.
The brand initially launched PlayMGM online in Nevada, but soon re-branded its online product BetMGM in new states.
FanDuel and DraftKings still enjoy the largest market share in the country, but BetMGM is not far behind.
Overall, it offers an excellent product that the team at BettingScanner highly recommend.
BetMGM Kansas
Great for parlay betting
Pros
- Excellent variety of sports bets
- Football Streaming
- Generous Kansas-specific welcome bonus
Cons
- High withdrawal minimum.
The Kansas City Royals are a popular MLB team in Kansas
Sports Teams in Kansas
The State of Kansas is home to three pro sports teams which is mighty impressive considering it has only 2.9 inhabitants.
The Kansas City Chiefs are an NFL team that play at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs have one two Super Bowls including last year's LIV Super Bowl.
Ceasars Sportsbook currently sponsors the Chiefs.
The Kansas City Royals are a MLB team that play at the Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. They have won two World Series titles.
Sporting Kansas City are an MLS team that play at the Children's Mercy Park. They have won the MLS Cup twice in 2000 and 2013. They have also won the U.S. Open Cup on four occasions.
BettingScanner Advice
I find the news that online sportsbook is now legal in Kansas very exciting.
After a few years of legal online sports betting in the US we are starting to see a few brands that are really leading the way in the burgeoning sports betting market. This means that Kansas is welcoming much more 'tried and tested' sportsbooks than many of the states that legalized sports betting back in 2018 and 2019.
The first 8 sportsbooks to have obtained licenses are all high-quality and reliable products.
My recommendation to any existing DraftKings and FanDuel DFS customers is to stick with the brand you know. Both companies offer excellent sportsbook products and are well integrated with their DFS services.
If you predominantly bet on the NBA or college basketball, or the NFL or college football then I can recommend PointsBet as its points betting format lends itself well to these sports.
Otherwise, BetMGM or Caesars is my recommended choice if the PointsBet, FanDuel, or DraftKings do not interest you.
Sports Betting Rules in Kansas
Age: 21+
Geo-restrictions: You must be within the state to legally deposit, place a wager or withdraw your funds.
Licensing: You are only legally allowed to wager with an online sportsbook that is fully licensed in Kansas.
Payment methods: Each legal and licensed online sportsbook in the state will have a set of payment methods that it permits for deposits and withdrawals.
Kansas: quick facts
Capital: Topeka
Largest City: Wichita
Population: 2.9 million
Legal Sportsbooks: 8
Major League Teams: 3
Most Popular Sport: College Basketball
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