Online sports betting in Kentucky
8 licensed online sportsbooks took bets in Kentucky as of 2026-08-17. 7 of the 9 venues covering the state limit accounts that win; Circa Sports, Kalshi do not.
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The law in Kentucky
| As published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Online betting went live | 2023-09-28 | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Minimum age | 21+ | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| State tax on sportsbook revenue | 14.25% | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| College player props | Restricted | source, read 2026-08-18 |
Gambling law changes, and these were read once. Check the regulator before relying on any of it.
Where Kentucky stands
3.0 yr13th of 16
2 of 9Circa Sports, Kalshi
9 of 2711th of 50 states
14.25%11th of 23
14.25% online against 9.75% retail under KRS 138.552. HB 904 (2026) raised the age from 18 to 21 and barred negative-outcome props on Kentucky college athletes. Source, read 2026-08-18.
Every sportsbook covering Kentucky
| Sportsbook | Type | Winning accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Circa Sports | Sharp | Never limits winners |
| Kalshi | Exchange | Never limits winners |
| BetMGM | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Caesars | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| DraftKings | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| FanDuel | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Fanatics | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| bet365 | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| theScore Bet | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
What you cannot get in Kentucky
Bally Bet, BetFred, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, betPARX — 14 books that operate elsewhere in the United States take no bets here.
Kentucky sports betting FAQ
Which sportsbooks operate in Kentucky?
BetMGM, Caesars, Circa Sports, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Kalshi, bet365, theScore Bet — 9 in total, of which 8 are sportsbooks and 1 is a prediction market.
Which Kentucky sportsbooks limit winning accounts?
7 of 9. Circa Sports, Kalshi do not.
What is not available in Kentucky?
Bally Bet, BetFred, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, betPARX — 14 books that operate elsewhere in the US take no bets here.
Why the state you are in decides your edge →
Read 2026-08-17. Not legal advice.