Senate won't tackle casino gambling this year Senate President Robert Stivers, the Republican from Manchester, said Friday lawmakers would have little time to deal with the issue amid an already heavy agenda that includes shoring up the state's pension system for government retirees. Despite a long history of wagering on horses, Kentucky has never allowed casinos. [...] lawmakers have been reluctant to change that in the Bible-belt state, knowing they may face disapproving constituents in future elections.