Fort Thomas Matters

Rep. Adam Koenig speaks to Mark Collier on HB 137 (Sports Wagering bill) 
The measure has passed (19-0)  by the House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Wednesday morning. 
Under the measure, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission would be the state body that oversees sports betting. 
It provides for sports wagering only to be permitted at Kentucky racetracks, a professional sports venue, or by an online or smartphone app. 
According to the bill, some of the professional events that could be bet on include the National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the Professional Golfers Association, NASCAR races and others. 
College sporting events would include those sanctioned by the NCAA and NAIA, but not any games where a Kentucky team is playing. 
International events such as the Olympics and World Cup soccer could also be available, if approved by the racing commission. 
Several other events within a game to be bet on could be included, such as a co