As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby figures to draw 150,000-plus to Churchill Downs, with many beneath the Twin Spires impeccably dressed as they drink mint juleps, puff cigars and hope their bets on horse racing’s marquee event pay off. Countless more aim to cash in on Saturday’s 149th Run For The Roses through online bets, although Kentucky’s recent passage of sports wagering means residents of the Bluegrass State can look forward to betting…

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. Its approval…

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. Its approval…

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. Its approval…

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. Its approval…

As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track. Its approval…