Is sports betting legal in Kentucky?
Kentucky launched mobile sports betting in September 2023. The state has a 18+ minimum age, unusual for the US.
Mobile
Live
Retail
Live
Min age
18+
Launched
2023
Kentucky launched retail sports betting on September 7, 2023 and mobile on September 28, 2023. Mobile licenses are tied to Kentucky's licensed racetracks (Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Red Mile, etc.).
All major national operators are live including bet365, which has used Kentucky as one of its early US states.
Minimum age is 18, one of only a handful of states with that threshold. Tax rate is 14.25% online and 9.75% retail.
Legal sportsbooks in Kentucky
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- ESPN BET
- Fanatics
- bet365
Tax rate
Kentucky taxes licensed operators at 14.25% online, 9.75% retail.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Kentucky?
Yes — sports betting is fully legal in Kentucky. Mobile wagering is live and retail sportsbooks operate at licensed casinos.
What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Kentucky?
The minimum betting age in Kentucky is 18.
Which sportsbooks are legal in Kentucky?
DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics, bet365.
When did sports betting launch in Kentucky?
Sports betting launched in Kentucky in 2023.
What is the sports betting tax rate in Kentucky?
Kentucky taxes licensed operators at 14.25% online, 9.75% retail.