Sports betting in Kentucky: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Kentucky has 4 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Fanatics) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 4 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Kentucky law say about sports betting?
Legal in person at licensed retail locations and on licensed mobile apps. Retail sportsbooks opened 2023-09-07 and mobile apps opened 2023-09-28. Source: Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, Sports Wagering page, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (called the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in its 2023 FAQ) licenses and oversees sports wagering under House Bill 551 (2023). Source: Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, Sports Wagering page, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. The minimum age to place a sports wager in Kentucky is 18: licensees must block anyone under 18 at facilities and online, and sportsbook locations must keep out patrons under 18. Source: Kentucky General Assembly, HB 551 (2023 Regular Session) and 809 KAR 10:005, checked October 6, 2026.
- Tax and licensing. Kentucky's sports wagering excise tax is 9.75% of adjusted gross revenue on wagers at licensed tracks and 14.25% on online and mobile wagers, set by House Bill 551 (effective June 29, 2023). Returns and payment are due by the 20th of the following month. Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue, checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. Kentucky's House Bill 551 lets each of the nine licensed horse racing facilities apply for up to three mobile sports wagering apps, a maximum of 27. Youth amateur sports and events mostly involving participants under 18 are excluded; sanctioned college sports are allowed. Source: Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (Sports Wagering FAQ, updated July 24, 2023), checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Kentucky?
4 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Kentucky; BetRivers and Hard Rock Bet do not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Kentucky?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Kentucky, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
SlateProof has no sourced report of a state action on exchange sports contracts in Kentucky; that can change quickly.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Kentucky?
The catalog lists 8 sign-up offers that apply in Kentucky.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Kentucky?
With 4 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 28 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 6 between sportsbooks, 16 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
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Where can I get help with gambling in Kentucky?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
See also the responsible gambling page.