Sports fans in Kansas will be able to begin betting on their favorite teams, starting Sept. 1, Gov. Laura Kelly’s office announced Thursday, a move that will get the industry up and running before football season.

Sportsbooks at Kansas’ four state-owned casinos will begin accepting bets at noon on Sept. 1 with a “soft launch,” either in-person or, more likely, via mobile apps via a contract with third-party vendors.

The sportsbooks will fully open a week later on Sept. 8, the same day the Los Angeles Rams face off against the Buffalo Bills to kick off the National Football League season.

“Legalizing sports betting is a common-sense solution that keeps Kansans’ money in Kansas and drives business to sporting events, casinos, restaurants, and other entertainment venues,” Kelly said in a statement. “I want to thank all our partners for working with us to get this done in time for football season.”