Sports Betting in Kentucky

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 14.25%. Online betting legal since September 2023.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Circa Sports★ 4.7

Sharp linesNo-limit betting

Prime Sportsbook★ 4.4

New operatorPromo-heavy

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

Powered by Kalshi0% commissionSports contracts in most states

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Legal Status

Online betting launched September 2023. The minimum age rose from 18 to 21 in July 2026.

Online sports betting has been legal in Kentucky since September 2023.

Tax Information

9.75% retail / 14.25% online. Two-tier model recognizes different cost structures.

College Betting Restrictions

No 'under' player props on Kentucky college athletes. Other college props and game outcomes allowed.

How DawBets Helps Kentucky Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Kentucky in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.

Frequently asked questions