Can I offer contests that involve international sports in Kentucky? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that contests involving international sports may not be allowed in Kentucky unless they meet certain requirements.

KYRS 238.535 outlines the licensing requirements for charitable organizations conducting charitable gaming in Kentucky. While this may not directly apply to contests involving international sports, it provides some insight into the state’s regulations on gaming and contests. Charitable organizations conducting charitable gaming in Kentucky must be licensed by the department, and there are limitations on the gross receipts for certain types of gaming activities.

KYRS 230.777 states that accounts may be established for individuals outside of Kentucky, including foreign jurisdictions, if pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing is lawful in the jurisdiction of the account holder’s principal residence and the hub complies with the Interstate Horseracing Act. However, this provision only applies to the establishment of authorized hub accounts for horse racing and does not necessarily apply to other types of contests or sports.

KYRS 230.377 outlines the award of simulcasting and intertrack wagering dates. It states that a track may receive simulcasts and conduct interstate wagering on special event races conducted in other states or foreign countries which are determined by the racing commission to be of sufficient national or international significance or interest to warrant interstate wagering and if the simulcast of these races has been approved by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Inc., the Kentucky Division of the Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Association, for Thoroughbred races, and the Kentucky Harness Horsemen’s Association for harness racing, and any track conducting live horse races of the same breed at the same time as the simulcast race.

Without further information on the specific type of contest involving international sports, it is difficult to determine the requirements for offering such contests in Kentucky. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional familiar with Kentucky’s gaming and contest regulations for further guidance.

Therefore, the answer to your query is:

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it appears that contests involving international sports may not be allowed in Kentucky unless they meet certain requirements. It is recommended to consult with a legal professional familiar with Kentucky's gaming and contest regulations for further guidance.

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