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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 372.005 (2026)

Nonapplicability of chapter to legal gambling transactions

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The terms and provisions of this chapter do not apply to betting, gaming, or wagering that has been authorized, permitted, or legalized, including, but not limited to, all activities and transactions permitted under KRS Chapters 154A, 230, and 238. Effective: July 14, 2000 History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 447, sec. 4, effective July 14, 2000.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 2005–2026 · leading case: DeMoisey v. River Downs Inv. Co., 159 S.W.3d 820 (Ky. Ct. App. 2005).
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DeMoisey v. River Downs Inv. Co., 159 S.W.3d 820 (Ky. Ct. App. 2005). “Because we hold that the claim was allowed and payable under KRS Chapter 396, we need not decide the effect of the 2000 enactment of KRS 372.005 which provides that KRS Chapter 372 does "not apply to betting, gaming or wagering that has been authorized, permitted, or legalized,…”
Annie Jacobs v. Krm Wagering, LLC, No. 2022 CA 000543 (Ky. Ct. App. May 11, 2023). · cites it 7× “The trial court held that KRS 372.005 and KRS 230.210(15) preclude recovery in this instance.”
Matthew Workman v. Kentucky Downs, LLC, 672 S.W.3d 217 (Ky. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 6× “However, KRS 372.005 contains a safe-harbor provision, which provides that “[t]he terms and provisions of this chapter do not apply to betting, gaming, or wagering that has been authorized, permitted, or legalized, including, but not limited to, all activities and transactions…”
Kentucky Gambling Recovery LLC v. Kalshi Inc., No. 3:25-cv-00054 (E.D. Ky. Mar. 3, 2026). · cites it 4× “” Ky. Rev. Stat. § 372.005. Chapter 154A relates to the state lottery system.”
Kentucky Gambling Recovery LLC v. Kalshi Inc., No. 3:25-cv-00053 (E.D. Ky. Mar. 4, 2026). · cites it 4× “” Ky. Rev. Stat. § 372.005. Chapter 154A relates to the state lottery system.”
Charlie Kirby v. Keeneland Ass'n, 672 S.W.3d 212 (Ky. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 2× “It relied upon the safe-harbor provision of KRS 372.005, which expressly provides that “[t]he terms and provisions of this chapter do not apply to betting, gaming, or wagering that has been authorized, permitted, or legalized .”
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