Why Can’t You Bet the 2024 Kentucky Derby on DraftKings & Other Sportsbook Apps?

If you're looking to place action on the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, 2024, you might be confused why you don't see odds in the DraftKings and FanDuel apps (in some states, anyway).

It all depends on what state you're placing wagers from, as each one varies in terms of where and how. There are a bunch of states where you need another app like TwinSpires to bet on horses. At TwinSpires, you can get a max $400 sign-up bonus with promo code ACTIONRACING.

Both FanDuel have their own horse race betting platforms that operate in specific states. But in many states where sports betting is legal, you can bet on horses in the FanDuel Sportsbook app through the FanDuel Racing tab.

If you're a DK user, you must use DK Horse, which is a separate app, to bet horses with DraftKings. DK Horse is live in 20 states for the Derby.

Here's how you can bet the Kentucky Derby at FanDuel and DraftKings based on where you are located on Saturday.

How to Bet the Kentucky Derby at FanDuel

• FanDuel Racing App:AR, CA, DE, FL, ID, MN, MT, NH, NM, ND, OR, RI, SD, WA
• Promo code: Use this link
• Offer:Get a $500 No Sweat First Bet for The Kentucky Oaks
• For new users only

• FanDuel Sportsbook or FanDuel Racing App:CO, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV, WY
• Promo code: Use this link
• Offer:Get a $20 No Sweat First Bet for The Kentucky Oaks
• For all new and existing users

You can bet on the 2024 Kentucky Derby through either FanDuel Sportsbook or FanDuel Racing depending on what state you are in on Saturday.

In 15 states where FanDuel Sportsbook is operational, you qualify for a $20 No-Sweat First Bet, regardless of whether you're a new or existing user who has previously bet on horses through FanDuel. This offer allows you to place a wager of up to $20 on the Kentucky Derby and receive racing credits if your bet loses. These credits are valid for horse racing bets until June 10, extending beyond the Kentucky Derby to include the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.

For states where the sportsbook is not live but FanDuel Racing operates, you can get an offer of up to $500 in racing credits by way of a No-Sweat First Bet. However, eligibility for the $500 offer is exclusive to those who have never placed a bet on any FanDuel product before. The catch here is these credits expire within seven days if not used.

In three states—CT, IA, and NJ—bettors must download and utilize separate apps owned by FanDuel to bet on the 2024 Kentucky Derby. TVG is available for CT and IA residents, while NJ residents can bet with the 4NJBets app.

TVG is offering up to $100 back in wagering credit if your first single-horse bet loses.

How to Bet the Kentucky Derby at DraftKings

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• Offer: 100% First Deposit Match up to $250
• States Available: CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MN, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you're used to using the DraftKings Sportsbook product, note that DK Horse isn't in all state same states.

With the DK Horse app, you can bet on the Kentucky Derby, access race handicapping tools, and stream race videos all within one account. However, keep in mind that you need to register and deposit funds into a new account specifically for DK Horse; this is separate from your other DraftKings accounts.

You can activate a deposit match of up to $250 in bonus value at DK Horse. The offer requires a minimum deposit of $25 at signup.

Anything less than $250 will be matched 100% in bonus bets. But keep in mind, there is a 2x rollover requirement for with this offer, so you'll get a $25 bonus bet for every $50 wagered at DK Horse.

All wagers have to settle within seven days after signup.

You must be 18 or older in most states to use DK Racing. In IA, IN and WA, the age minimum is 21.