Legal Reliable Kansas Sportsbooks To Look Out For
Kansas was one of the latest states to work on the legalization of online sportsbooks. This served as a springboard for what is now a growing community of big names operating the young market. At Kansas.Bet we provide you updates and information regarding this vibrant industry.
Origins of Online Betting in Kansas State
After Gov. Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 84 in May 2022, online gaming became available in Kansas with a soft launch of some operators on the 1st of September of the same year. Currently, there are more than 7 licensed sportsbooks operating.
If you’re a Kansan and want to try out one of these sportsbooks, it would do you well to have an idea about what to look for when you’re choosing your pick.
The Foundations of an Online Sportsbook
Online betting can be a fun form of entertainment if done responsibly. There are 3 key players to ensure that this happens. The regulatory authority of the state, which in this case is the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC), the operating sportsbook, and the bettor.
The KRGC requires any operator to have one of the following licenses and compliance with regulatory requirements:
Licenses:
- Retail License - For physical sportsbooks at casinos or sports venues.
- Untethered Online License - For online sportsbooks.
- Partnered Online License - For online sportsbooks partnered with any casino or sports team.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Background Checks
- Financial Stability
- Responsible Gaming Measures such as geolocation and ID verification
- Tax Obligations
- Technology Standards
- Data Reporting
On the other hand, the bettor must make sure that he or she complies with the rules of the state, that they must be 21 or over, and that they must be within the state borders. Apart from this, and for the sake of responsible gaming, the bettor should set certain self-boundaries and know exactly the rules of the game before engaging with it.
One of the latest sportsbooks that entered the local market is the very popular bet365 for example, which has officially launched in Kansas in August 2025. What is it that makes this sportsbook so popular and why do some punters choose it over another platform?
What Makes or Breaks an Online Sportsbook?
If you look at other states that have legalized online betting, it won’t take long to realize that some operators are very visibly more popular than others, and the reason for that is that there are a certain number of criteria that make a sportsbook stand out.
- Competitive Odds and Markets
- User-Friendly Interface
- Payment Flexibility and Speed
- Reliable Customer Service
- Bonus and Promotions
Let’s go through some of these up-and-running operating sportsbooks and compare what they offer.
Bet365
Launch Date: August 6th 2025
Though a late arrival in the Kansas game, bet365 is one of the world’s most famous sportsbooks and is very well known for its vast range of sports and great competitive odds.
Interface
bet365’s app and website are a great example of what a user-friendly interface should be. There is an admirable simplicity to the interface, using a mellow palette of very soothing colors.
What’s also very noticeable from a more technical point of view is that the app itself is quite small in size as well and most users commenting on their experience highlight the fact that glitching is a very rare occurrence.
Welcome Bonus
This sportsbook also boasts a choice of 2 welcome offers where you can win up to $1000 in bonus bets if the first bet loses or you can get $150 in Bonus Bets (win or lose).
Payment Methods Available
Here are the current available payment methods on bet365.
- Visa Mastercard
- Maestro
- Electron debit cards
- PayPayl
- Venmo
- Apple Pay
- Online bank transfers
- Skrill
- PayNearMe
- E-Wallets
Customer Service
It offers customer service via live chat, phone and email, not to mention that they offer extensive help guides. Due to its very recent addition to the market there is not much local consensus on the state of its customer service, however they are considered very reliable in other available jurisdictions.
DraftKings
Launch Date: September 1st 2022
One of the early sportsbooks to open in Kansas, DraftKings is also known for its wide range of sports with competitive odds; especially for its dynamic live betting.
Interface
The app’s interface is another exemplary one taking a different palette of colors and a sleeker darker theme with highly intuitive navigation. The app also offers Same Game Parlays and customizable odds.
Welcome Bonus
DraftKings’ welcome offer is around the average amount of most other local Kansas sportsbooks, offering up to $300 in bonus bets. It’s not great compared to something like Fanatics Sportsbook—which we’ll look at later.
Payment Methods Available
On DraftKings you can do your deposits and withdrawals with a slightly broader variety of payment methods when compared to bet365.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover debit cards
- Credit cards (though not always)
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Apple Pay
- Online Banking
- Play+ Prepaid Card
- Prepaid and Gift Cards
- PayNearMe
- Wire transfers
Customer Service
DraftKings offer email support and callback requests, which you can submit through the app. Unfortunately, they don’t have any live chat or phone (apart from the callback requests), and I found numerous complaints across user reviews suggesting that there is a low level of responsiveness.
Fanatics
Launch date: March 28, 2024
One of the last platforms to join the current 7 in Kansas, Fanatics provides a wide selection of sports markets with competitive odds and are famous for a free-to-play grid contest available on Sundays on their app called Perfect 9.
In this contest you can pick outcomes in a way that you can potentially create a line of three correct picks in different directions, and if you do, you stand the chance of winning up to $500,000 or FanCash (which is the inbuilt platform reward currency).
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Perhaps the only downside to their interface is that it is solely app-based, so much so that it is designed completely for mobile users. Having said that, it has a polished interface with built-in streaming and is very easy to navigate.
Welcome Bonus
Fanatics’ major strong point is probably their great welcome bonus which is a ‘Bet and Get’ that can go up to $1000 in ‘No-Sweat Bets’ over the first 10 days after registration.
Payment Methods Available
Here are Fanatics’ available payment methods:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- PayPal
- Venmo
- Apple Pay
- Online Bank Transfers
- Wire Transfers
Compared to the previous sportsbooks, Fanatics does not have the best range of payment methods available.
Customer Service
Fanatics offer a 24/7 live chat through their app which is relatively quick for general queries but could get a bit more complicated for more specific issues—especially during peak hours. They also offer phone support and email however there are a noticeable number of users complaining that sometimes calls go to voicemail and emails are not replied to.
Due to its relative recent inclusion in the Kansas market there is still not much of a consensus about the quality of their customer service here.
BetMGM
Launch date: September 1st, 2022
Another one of the very first applicants in Kansas, BetMGM’s name, like bet365, is now a popular one in the industry. They are known for their wide variety of sports and their live betting with various bet types.
Interface
Not much to say about BetMGM’s interface except that its clean, simple and minimal design makes it one of the most straight to the point and easy to use apps in the list.
Welcome Bonus
BetMGM also offers what is one of the current best welcome bonuses in all of the online world in Kansas, offering up to $1500 in Bonus Bets if your first bet loses.
Payment Methods Available
Here are the available payment methods at BetMGM:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover
- American Express
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Apple Pay
- Skrill
- Play+ Prepaid Card
- PayNearMe
- VIP Preferred
- ACH bank transfer
- Wire Transfers
Customer Service
When it comes to customer service, BetMGM has a great online reputation, and it comes with good reason. They offer email, phone support, and live chat with 24/7 availability. I would say the support lines are highly accessible and very efficient. There are some online reports of delays mentioned here and there which should also be noted.
FanDuel
Launch: September 1, 2022
To close off, we’re also picking one of the original applicants, and a highly praised operator. FanDuel also provides a fantastic broad selection of sports and markets with competitive odds and frequent odds boosts.
Interface
With a palette of white and strong blue, FanDuel’s interface is also very minimal and simple but sophisticated, with the app offering quick bet slip, live betting and an algorithm that features personalized recommendations. It is also praised for its fast-loading times and easy navigation.
Welcome Bonus
FanDuel also offers a pretty decent welcome bonus of bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your first bet wins.
Payment Methods Available
These are the available payment methods at FanDuel.
- Visa
- Mastercard
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Venmo
- FanDuel Prepaid Play+ Card
- PayNearMe
Customer Service
Probably the most accessible and praised customer service on the list, FanDuel offers 24/7 live chat and phone support which makes it excellent in terms of problem solving in a fast and efficient way, which can’t be said of many other platforms.
