Kentucky legalized sports betting in March 2023 with House Bill 551, and online operations began on September 28, 2023, regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation. Currently, there are nine available online sportsbooks for residents over 21 years old. This article lists three popular options: FanDuel Sportsbook, BetMGM Sportsbook, and bet365 Sportsbook, highlighting features like fast withdrawals, competitive odds, and international markets while noting drawbacks such as slow app loading times or limited wager sizes.
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Kentucky sports betting has been live since March 31, 2023, when House Bill 551 was signed into law.
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Sept. 28, 2023, marked the start of online operators launching in Kentucky.
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It is governed by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
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There are nine online sportsbooks for Kentucky residents to choose from.
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This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
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If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.
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This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.
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Yes, sports betting is legal in Kentucky and governed by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
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Online operations launched in September 2023.
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With so many great options for sports betting in Kentucky, it can be a challenge to figure out which sportsbook is best.
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Below we’ve assembled a list of some of the most popular sportsbooks in Kentucky.
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Take a look below and see what are some of the reasons you might like each book, and what are some potential drawbacks.
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FanDuel Sportsbook Kentucky
- FanDuel Sportsbook provides users with a lightning-fast app with a clean layout and easy navigation.
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- Kentucky sports bettors will like FanDuel’s reliable and quick withdrawals, with limited delays in receiving their money.
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- FanDuel Sportsbook provides streaming options for users to watch and monitor live events and simultaneously wager on them.
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- One of the best things about the app is that the odds for player props are competitive, often having better numbers than other books.
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- There is no real loyalty program for users, so it is like using a credit card without getting any points or cash back.
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- One of the features they offer that others don’t is the Edit My Bet feature, which allows you to alter your wager after you place it.
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- If you can bet on it, you probably can find a line for it at BetMGM.
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- This is one of the slower-loading apps on the market and can be clunky at times, especially during bigger or more popular games.
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bet365 Sportsbook Kentucky
- No one likes going up big only to see a back-door cover, bet365 helps mitigate that by offering early payout promotions.
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- The international markets and lines provide bet365 users with plenty of options, some not found anywhere else.
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- Bet365 offers users a lot of parlay boosts, providing them with even better odds.
- Bonus bets are often provided as a fund rather than a token, so you can divide up your bet365 bets on multiple wagers.
- Winners sometimes report limited wagers on the bet365 app, making it hard to place bigger wagers.
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Fanatics Sportsbook Kentucky
- Fanatics Sportsbook is one of the best mobile apps and focuses on the user experience more than anything.
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- Fair Play is offered to users of Fanatics Sportsbook so that if a player gets injured early in the game, wagers are refunded.
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- There are low withdrawal minimums and fast payouts, allowing users to feel confident with Fanatics Sportsbook.
- The search function on Fanatics Sports is one of the best in the industry, making betting easy.
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- Getting to a real customer service agent can be very difficult if you have a dispute or problem on Fanatics Sportsbook.
theScore Bet Kentucky
- theScore Bet interacts directly with its media arm, so constant statistics and news updates help you make informed wagers.
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- PENN Play Rewards back each wager so you can earn points to use on bonus bets or perks at PENN casinos.
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Welcome offers are provided to new users in Kentucky, with the most common being profit boosts, bet-and-get models, or deposit matches.
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A profit boost bet is offered to new users, where users can often double their winnings if their wager wins.
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A bet-and-get system is where a bettor can place a small-value wager, often as low as $5, and receive bonus funds as a reward.
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Deposit matches try to build your bankroll immediately.
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You deposit an amount, and the sportsbook provides you with an equal or fraction of the amount you deposited.
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Note: This step may be completed during the sign-up process.
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(You must be within the state limits to wager, and note that being by the border of a state could fail the geolocation check).
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Sports betting has been legal since 2023 in Kentucky when Andy Beshear signed House Bill 551 into law.
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In August, licenses were approved, and books were open in September 2023.
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New regulations and rules were passed in April 2026 to raise the minimum legal age to 21, and place restrictions on in-state college props.
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Teams and Markets to Bet On in Kentucky
Kentucky has Louisville City FC playing in the United Soccer League, playing out of Lynn Family Stadium out of Louisville.
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They have a sister club with Racing Louisville FC, who play in the National Women's Soccer League.
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…and 15 more, not listed.
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