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Licensed online gambling in Kentucky
3 live or limited formats · 18 active licences in Kentucky. Active state permits only; player bonuses are never shown.
- live or limited formats
- 3
- active licences
- 18
- checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Formats in Kentucky
- CasinoNot legalKRS 528.010–528.020: gambling and advancing gambling are offenses except activity authorized under KRS Chapters 154A, 230, or 238 (lottery, racing/sports/fantasy, charitable). Ky. Const. § 226 authorizes a state lottery and charitable lotteries and forbids other lotteries. No internet-casino authorization is in those chapters.
- SportsLive21+KRS 230.300 et seq.Open →
- PokerNot legalKRS Chapter 528 criminalizes unauthorized gambling. Authorizations in Chapters 154A, 230, and 238 do not include internet peer-to-peer poker.
- RacingLive810 KAR 3:040. The 2023–2024 biennial report lists eight providers. The 2026-07-21 packet is a recommendation with a blank vote line.Open →
- LotteryLiveKRS section not on the audit.Open →
- FantasyLaw passed, not live18+KRS 230.836, effective 2026-07-15: no fantasy contest unless licensed. Regulations are due within 180 days. No public roster.Open →
Licensed operators
Real listings · not ads18 active licences in Kentucky — registry rows, not ads.
Sports
Bet365 (KHRC mobile service provider)
bet365.com
BetMGM (KHRC mobile service provider)
betmgm.com
Caesars (KHRC mobile service provider)
sportsbook.caesars.com
Circa (KHRC mobile service provider)
circasports.com
DraftKings (KHRC mobile service provider)
sportsbook.draftkings.com
Fanatics (KHRC mobile service provider)
sportsbook.fanatics.com
FanDuel (KHRC mobile service provider)
sportsbook.fanduel.com
Penn Sports Interactive (KHRC mobile service provider)
sportsbook.thescore.bet · thescore.bet
Racing
AmWest
amwager.com
DK Horse, LLC d/b/a Draft Kings Racing
dkhorse.com · racing.draftkings.com
eBet
betmakers.com
NYRA Bets
nyrabets.com
Lien Games
offtrackbetting.com
TVG
tvg.com
TwinSpires
twinspires.com
WatchandWager
watchandwager.com
Xpressbet
xpressbet.com
Lottery
Kentucky Lottery Corporation
kylottery.com · play.kylottery.com
From the US database · government sources
Gambling in Kentucky: key facts
Licences on file
25
state registry rows
Regulators
2
Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation
Laws on file
5
Status by gambling type
| Type | Status | Age | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card rooms | not legal | — | — |
| Charitable gaming | Legal and live | — | — |
| Commercial casinos | not legal | — | — |
| Daily fantasy sports | — | 18+ | — |
| Historical horse racing | Legal and live | — | 1.5% |
| Horse racing | Legal and live | — | — |
| Lottery | Legal and live | 18+ | — |
| Online casino | not legal | — | — |
| Online lottery | Legal and live | 18+ | — |
| Online poker | not legal | — | — |
| Online sports betting | Legal and live | 21+ | 14.25% |
| Racinos | not legal | — | — |
| Retail sportsbooks | Legal and live | 21+ | 9.75% |
| Sweepstakes / social | not legal | — | — |
| Video gaming terminals | not legal | — | — |
Regulator
Licensed operators
| Holder | Brands | Type | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill DownsChurchill Downs | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Ellis ParkEllis Park | — | licensed racing association | — |
| KeenelandKeeneland | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Kentucky DownsKentucky Downs | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Turfway ParkTurfway Park | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Cumberland RunCumberland Run | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Oak GroveOak Grove | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Red MileRed Mile | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Sandy RidgeSandy Ridge | — | licensed racing association | — |
| Derby City GamingDerby City Gaming | — | racetrack extension | — |
| Newport Racing & GamingNewport Racing & Gaming | — | racetrack extension | — |
| Derby City Gaming DowntownDerby City Gaming Downtown | — | racetrack extension | — |
| The Mint Gaming Hall - Bowling GreenThe Mint Gaming Hall - Bowling Green | — | racetrack extension | — |
| Louisville Thoroughbred SocietyLouisville Thoroughbred Society | — | racetrack extension | — |
| ECL Corbin, LLCWilliamsburg | — | historical horse racing facility | — |
| AmWest Entertain.. | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| eBet Technologies | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Lien Games Racing | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| NYRABets | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| TVG | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Twinspires | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| WatchandWager.c.. | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Xpressbet | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Prime SportsbookChurchill Downs | — | online sportsbook | —since 2025-07-28 |
| CircaKentucky Downs | — | retail sportsbook | —since 2025-08-20 |
Key dates
- 1992-11-03 Ky. Const. § 226 effective
- 2023-09-07 Launch
- 2023-09-28 Launch
- 2026-07-15 KRS 230.830 to 230.848 effective
Documents on file · 5 most important of 17
- State of Kentucky
KRS 230.830 to 230.848
Fantasy contests
effective 2026-07-15 · Statute · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- State of Kentucky
Ky. Const. § 226
State lottery; other lotteries forbidden
effective 1992-11-03 · Statute · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- State of Kentucky
KRS 138.510
Historical horse racing tax
Statute · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- State of Kentucky
KRS 230.805
Sports wagering system
Statute · apps.legislature.ky.gov
- State of Kentucky
KRS 138.552
Sports wagering excise tax
Statute · apps.legislature.ky.gov
Government sources (12)
- Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation 2025 Annual Report khrc.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- KHRGC pari-mutuel wagering report for June 2024 khrc.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- KRS 230.830 Operation and regulation of fantasy contests apps.legislature.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-15
- KRS 230.836 Fantasy contest service provider licensure apps.legislature.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-15
- KRS 230.846 Initial license fees apps.legislature.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-15
- Ky. Const. § 226 — state lottery; other lotteries forbidden apps.legislature.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation khrc.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- KRS 138.510 — historical horse racing excise tax apps.legislature.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- KRS 230.805 — sports wagering system apps.legislature.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- KRS 138.552 — sports wagering excise tax apps.legislature.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- KHRG sports wagering page khrc.ky.gov · checked 2026-10-14
- Kentucky Lottery Corporation kylottery.com · checked 2026-10-14
Floors in this state
Real listings · not adsCommercial casino floors only. Tribal casinos are counted separately and linked from the directory; details are still being added.
No commercial floors in our catalog for Kentucky yet. US floors hub · Legal gambling by state
Guides
Kentucky online — education
Law and verify howtos. No operator domains on these pages.
FAQ
Kentucky online FAQ
Is online gambling licensed in Kentucky?
3 formats are live, retail-only, or on-property · 18 active licences on file.
Are tribal operators included?
Yes — when a registry row is tribal we label the nation and legal basis (compact, state law, or regulator licence).
Do you show promotional player offers?
No. Promotional player offers are never collected or shown on this site.
Sources
- MatrixKentucky × format status (regulator cites)Checked 2026-10-13
- RegulatorKentucky Horse Racing Commission
- MethodMethodology
Registry rows only. Ranks are not sold.