AFC West

Launch of Kansas sports betting spotlights Chiefs, other pro sports teams and colleges

Now that a launch date has been set for legal sports wagering in Kansas — Sept. 1 — what does this mean for pro and college teams in the state … and just on the other side of the Kansas-Missouri state line? More than a rooting interest by fans of their favorite teams, for starters. With a few bucks on the line, a follower of the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, Kansas Jayhawks, K-State Wildcats and Wichita State Shockers will have an additional investment in games those teams play. The above-mentioned teams are all for generating more interest, and although legal wagering will be separated by th…