Where is Online Horse Racing Betting Legal? Tracking All 50 States & Apps by Location

Nick Sterling

Manager, Commercial News

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Apr 22, 2026, 05:09 PM EDT

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Apr 22, 2026, 05:09 PM EDT

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The Kentucky Derby ranks among the biggest betting events in the U.S., and you can wager on it from your phone in many states where online horse racing betting is legal. Don’t miss the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2.

Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket offer prediction market-style contracts on real-world outcomes, while dedicated horse racing wagering platforms like TwinSpires handle most Derby betting.

Most horse racing betting uses parimutuel wagering, where the total betting pool determines the odds, and odds can change up until post time, even after you place your bet.

Online Betting	In Person	None
Alabama	Texas	Alaska
Arizona		Georgia
Arkansas		Hawaii
California		Mississippi
Colorado		Nevada
Connecticut		North Carolina
Delaware		South Carolina
Florida		Utah
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Horse Racing Betting Sites Per State

Multiple betting sites are available for horse racing, but not every state has the same option. TwinSpires and TVG are available in most states, but what about others?

Take a look at the list below to see which horse racing betting site is available in your state.

Alabama

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Arizona

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅ – No Wagering on Harness Racing. AZ Residents Can Only Wager on Tracks Offered by Turf Paradise

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Arkansas

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ❌

California

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Colorado

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Connecticut

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Delaware

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Florida

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Idaho

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅ – No Greyhound Wagering

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Illinois

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Indiana

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅ – Must be at least 21 years or older

Iowa

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅ – Restricted From Wagering on International Tracks

DRF: ✅ – No Praire Meadows

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Kansas

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Kentucky

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅ – No Greyhound Wagering

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Louisiana

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Maine

TwinSpires: ❌

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ❌

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Hollywood Races: ✅

Maryland

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅ – No Wagering on Arabian Races

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Massachusetts

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅ – MA Residents Can't Wager at Suffolk Downs

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Michigan

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅ – No Northville Downs

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Minnesota

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅ – Not Permitted to Wager on In-State Tracks, Including Canterbury Park and Running Aces

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Missouri

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ❌

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Montana

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Nebraska

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

New Hampshire

TwinSpires: ❌

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

New Jersey

TwinSpires: ❌

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ✅

DRF: ❌

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ❌

4NJBets: ✅

MoumouthBets: ✅

New Mexico

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅ – No Albuquerque, Ruidoso Downs, Sam Houston, Sunland Park, Sunray Park, and Zia Park

AmWager: ✅ – NM Residents Can't Play The Downs at Al Albuquerque, Ruidoso Downs, Sunland Park, Sunray Park, or Zia Park

DraftKings Horse: ❌

New York

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅ – Not Permitted to Wager on Easter or Christmas

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅ – No Mule Racing; No Greyhound Racing; No Wagering on Easter Sunday; No Wagering on December 25th.

AmWager: ✅ – No Greyhound Wagering

DraftKings Horse: ✅

North Dakota

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Ohio

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅ – OH Residents Can't Wager on Mahoning Valley or Thistledown

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Oklahoma

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ✅ – No Fair Meadows, Remington Park, and Will Rodgers Down

AmWager: ✅ – OK Residents Can't Play Fair Meadows and Remington Park

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Oregon

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Pennsylvania

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅ – Limited to Thoroughbred or Harness Meets Only

AmWager: ✅ – No Greyhound Wagering

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Rhode Island

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

South Dakota

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Tennessee

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Vermont

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Virginia

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Washington

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ❌

DraftKings Horse: ✅ – Must be at least 21 years or older

West Virginia

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅ – WV Residents Can't Play Charles Town Races, Tri-State Greyhound Park, Wheeling or Mountaineer Racetrack

DraftKings Horse: ✅

Wisconsin

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ❌

TVG: ❌

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ❌

Wyoming

TwinSpires: ✅

FanDuel Racing: ✅

TVG: ✅

DRF: ✅

AmWager: ✅

DraftKings Horse: ✅

When is the 2026 Kentucky Derby

Don’t miss your chance to bet on the iconic Kentucky Derby, set for 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This thrilling event marks the 152nd Run for the Roses and serves as Race No. 12 on an action-packed 14-race card. Place your bets now for a chance to join the excitement. Check out the odds below via TwinSpires.

Renegade: 9-2
Further Ado: 5-1
Commandment: 6-1
Chief Wallabee: 10-1
The Puma: 10-1
Potente: 15-1
So Happy: 15-1
Emerging Market: 20-1
Fulleffort: 20-1
Incredibolt: 25-1
Wonder Dean (JPN): 25-1
Golden Tempo: 30-1
Silent Tactic: 30-1
Riley Mott: 40-1
Chip Honcho: 40-1
Class President: 40-1
Pavlovian: 40-1
Six Speed: 40-1
Danon Bourbon: 50-1
Iron Honor: 50-1
Ottinho: 50-1
Right to Party: 50-1
Stark Contrast: 50-1

About the Author

Nick Sterling is the Manager of Commercial News at the Action Network, where he writes and manages Top Stories commercial content focused on sportsbook promotions and major sporting events. His work centers on helping readers find the best betting offers and understand key opportunities across the sports calendar. A graduate of Towson University (Class of 2020), Nick is especially passionate about NASCAR and the NFL. Outside of work, he enjoys running, watching and betting on sports, and spending time with friends and family.

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