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Kentucky In-Person Casinos (2026)

Conditional: Kentucky has no casinos. In-person gaming is historical horse racing (slot-like machines) and pari-mutuel wagering at racetracks, plus the KY Lottery and charitable gaming — there are no commercial or tribal casinos.

ConditionalVerified Aug 2, 2026

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Kentucky has no casinos. In-person gaming is historical horse racing (slot-like machines) and pari-mutuel wagering at racetracks, plus the KY Lottery and charitable gaming — there are no commercial or tribal casinos. HB 904 (2026) authorizes fixed-odds wagering on live racing.

Official source: apps.legislature.ky.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Kentucky

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisPermitted
Illinois has commercial casinos and racinos statewide, plus widespread licensed video gaming terminals. The terminals are in bars/truck stops. The Illinois Lottery also runs; all are regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: igb.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IndianaPermitted
Indiana has commercial riverboat/land-based casinos and racinos statewide with retail sportsbooks. The Hoosier Lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. Regulated by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
MissouriPermitted
Missouri has 13 riverboat casinos plus retail sportsbooks; must be 21+ for casino gaming. They are licensed and capped at 13, with full table games and slots. The state lottery and licensed charitable bingo/raffles are also legal.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: mgc.dps.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OhioPermitted
Ohio has four commercial casinos and seven racinos (VLTs at racetracks); minimum age 21 for casino gaming. The state lottery and charitable gaming are also legal. No tribal casinos.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: casinocontrol.ohio.gov · Full Ohio rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Tennessee has no legal in-person casino gambling: no commercial or tribal casinos, card rooms, or racinos. Legal in-person gambling is limited to the state lottery and certain charitable raffles.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
VirginiaPermitted
Virginia has voter-approved commercial casinos now operating. They are Rivers Portsmouth, Hard Rock Bristol, Caesars Virginia (Danville), a temporary Live! casino in Petersburg (opened Jan 2026), and a temporary Norfolk casino. State lottery and charitable gaming. Regulated by the Virginia Lottery.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: valottery.com · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaPermitted
West Virginia has five full-service casinos/racinos. They are Hollywood (Charles Town), Mountaineer, Wheeling Island, Mardi Gras and The Greenbrier, offering slots, table games and retail sportsbooks. State lottery and charitable gaming. Regulated by the WV Lottery Commission.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: code.wvlegislature.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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