KY · Sports · licence
DraftKings
State-licensed sports in Kentucky — permit ky-sw-draftkings on file.
DraftKings (KHRC mobile service provider) · parent DraftKings Inc.
- status
- active
- permit
- ky-sw-draftkings
- checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Domains: sportsbook.draftkings.com
Licence file · government sources
DraftKings licence in Kentucky
Certificate / licensee
DraftKings (KHRC mobile service provider)
Status
Active
Licensed for
Sports
Other states
27
same brand, active licences
State tax rate
14.25%
adjusted gross sports wagering revenue placed online
Minimum age
21+
Regulator and registry
Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
KHRC — sports wagering licenses approved (Aug 22, 2023 press release) · khrc.ky.gov ↗Law: KRS 230.805
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- KY · Racing
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Licence documents on file
- Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
Regulator record
KHRC — sports wagering licenses approved (Aug 22, 2023 press release)
checked 2026-10-13 · Web record · khrc.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
Products on this permit
Operator desk (official site)
Verification: official-website · checked 2026-10-13
- Note: HTTP 403 from research IP; URL kept from operator site map / S9 playbook. draftkings official terms URL
- Note: HTTP 403 from research IP; URL kept from operator site map / S9 playbook. draftkings official banking URL
- Note: HTTP 403 from research IP; URL kept from operator site map / S9 playbook. draftkings official terms URL
Banking
Deposit
- debit
- online-banking
- paypal
- apple-pay
- play-plus
Withdrawal
- debit
- bank-transfer
- paypal
Operator help states internal review before funds leave the account; bank timing is separate · Account verification may be required before withdrawals
Responsible gaming
- Deposit limits: Available — Responsible Gaming settings in the DraftKings account
- Timeouts: Available — Take a Break / cool-off tools
- Operator self-exclusion: Available — Self-exclusion from DraftKings products
State program: Kentucky Lottery / Horse Racing Commission responsible gaming · Kentucky RG on state page
Eligibility
- Minimum age: 21+
- States listed: KY
- Presence: Physical presence required
Support
- Chat: Available
- Help center →
Other licences in Kentucky
Real listings · not ads- bet365ky-sw-bet365
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Guides
Verify and understand the licence
Education only — never a link to an operator promo.
- Is online casino legal in the US?Only where a state licenses it. Federal law does not legalize online casinos nationwide, and a .com domain is never a licence. Seven states run licensed iGaming; Nevada allows online poker only.Read
- How online casinos workOne bet through the stack: account, wallet, game client, RNG or live stream, settlement. Mechanics from regulator rulebooks — no sites, no rankings, no sign-up steps.Read
- Licensed vs unlicensed online casinoA real US licence names a state regulator and an authorized-site list. A logo, a foreign seal, or a .com homepage is not the same thing.Read
FAQ
DraftKings licence FAQ
Is DraftKings a licensed sports operator in Kentucky?
Yes — permit ky-sw-draftkings is on file with Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (status: active). This page is a registry card, not an ad ranking.
Are tribal operators labeled?
When a registry row is tribal we show the nation and legal basis on the card.
Do you show promotional player offers?
No. Promotional player offers are never collected or shown on this site.
Sources
- RegistryKHRC — sports wagering licenses approved (Aug 22, 2023 press release)Permit ky-sw-draftkings · checked 2026-10-13
- DeskOperator official-website harvestChecked 2026-10-13
- MethodMethodology
Registry + desk harvest + regulator revenue reports. Ranks are not sold.