KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Members of the Kansas Senate voted 21-13 to pass a bill early Friday morning that legalizes sports wagering in the state.
Earlier Thursday, legislators spent the day discussing a compromised version of the bill.
Compromise negotiations included an amendment aimed at attracting professional sports teams to the state.
Just before 5 p.m. Thursday, the House of Representatives gave the green light to the bill with a 73-49 vote, sending it to the Senate.
Lawmakers estimate the bill will benefit the economy in Kansas and bring nearly $5 million to the state annually.
The bill now heads to Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk to be signed into law.
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