Casinos inKentucky
Kentucky's licensed racetracks offer pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing (HHR) at 14 venues listed here. State rules keep anyone under 18 away from HHR terminals.
- 14venues
- 18+gambling age
Checked Oct 13, 2026. Source: Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming - Board Meeting Materials, October 28, 2025
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All 14 Kentucky venues
Full profiles for Kentucky are on the way. For now, here is every licensed venue with its type and website.
Louisville2
Derby City Gaming
Derby City Gaming Downtown
Elsewhere in Kentucky12
Sandy's
The Mint Gaming Hall Bowling Green
Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming
Cumberland Run
Turfway Park
Kentucky Downs
Ellis Park
Red Mile
Newport Racing & Gaming
Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel
Owensboro Racing and Gaming
The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland
Before you go
Historical horse racing only
Kentucky's slot-style gambling is wagering on historical horse races, offered by licensed racetracks and their branch facilities.
Terminals sit in approved areas
HHR terminals must be in designated areas the state corporation has approved in writing. Entry is controlled.
Minimum age 18 for HHR
Operators must prevent patrons under 18 from entering the designated HHR areas.
Sports betting at tracks
Retail sports wagering opened on September 7, 2023, and mobile apps on September 28, 2023.
Nearby options
Across the state line.
Kentucky casino questions
What kind of gambling can I do in Kentucky?
Licensed racetracks offer live horse racing, simulcasting, pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing and sports wagering. This site lists 14 HHR venues.
What is the minimum age for historical horse racing in Kentucky?
State regulation requires operators to keep out anyone under 18.
What are historical horse racing terminals?
They are terminals where you wager on historical horse races. They must be in designated areas approved by the state corporation.
Is sports betting legal in Kentucky?
Yes. Retail locations opened on September 7, 2023, and mobile applications opened on September 28, 2023.
Who do I call for help with problem gambling in Kentucky?
Call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
Need help? 1-800-GAMBLER problem gambling helpline: 1-800-426-2537. Free and confidential.
Over the border
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from one of these. Dates show when we last checked.
- 810 KAR 6:030 Pari-mutuel wagering (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission) checked Oct 12, 2026
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services presentation to the General Assembly, Feb. 19, 2025 checked Oct 12, 2026 · PDF
- Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming - Board Meeting Materials, October 28, 2025 checked Oct 12, 2026 · PDF
- Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation - Locations checked Oct 13, 2026
- Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation - Sports Wagering checked Oct 12, 2026