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All Betting Bonuses in Kentucky
Get the very best sports betting bonuses and promo offers in Kentucky state. Legal and licensed sportsbooks only!
Kentucky Betting Sign-Up Bonuses
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KY only. 18+ (some sportsbooks require 21+). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the Kentucky Problem Gambling Helpline 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER.
| Bonus | Bonus Min. Deposit | Maximum bonus | Expiry | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fanatics
4.4
/5 | Bonus Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$200 | Expiry
7 days |
Choose your offer: Place a $5 Wager and Get $200 in FanCash Immediately or Get up to $1,000 in FanCash Over Your First 10 Days 21+. New customers in AZ/CO/CT/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/ MI/MO/NJ/OH/PA/VT/VA/WV/WY/DC only. Different offer available in other Fanatics Sportsbook states. Must opt-in to offer of your choosing. Bet $5, Get $200 Offer: Minimum $5 first wager with odds of -500 within 7 days of opening account is required. Promotion bonus will be credited to your account after qualifying wager is accepted. First online real money wager only (minimum $5). Bonuses issued as non-withdrawable FanCash that expire in 7 days. 10 x $100 Bet Matches Offer: Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued under this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance. See full T&C at Fanatics. | ||||||
 FanDuel
4.4
/5 |
Get $300 Back in Bonus Bets Every Day For 10 Days | Bonus Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$300 | Expiry
7 days |
Get one No Sweat Token every day for ten days! 21+ (18+ D.C., KY, WY). New customers only. Offer available in AZ/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MA /MI/MONC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY/DC (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). Minimum $5 first deposit required. Must apply select token on a losing bet each day. Max refund of $300 per No-Sweat Token. Refund will be credited within 72 hours of bet settlement. Bonus bets are nonwithdrawable and expire 7 days after receipt. Tokens are received in increments of 1 per day. Restrictions apply. See full T&C at FanDuel. | |||||
Bet365
4.5
/5 |
Bet $10, Get $365 or $1,000 First Bet Safety Net | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$365 | Expiry
7 days |
Choose your offer: Get $365 in Bonus Bets After Your First Real Money $10 Wager or Get up to $1,000 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Loses 21+ (18+ in KY). New customers only. Offer available in AZ/CO/IN/IA/ KY/LA/MO/NC/OH/VA. Different offer(s) available in IL/NJ/PA. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Offer must be claimed via mobile app. Minimum wager of $10 required to claim the $365 Bonus Bets. Must contain at least one selection at odds of -500 or greater. Loss refunded as bonus bets up to $1,000 with Safety Net Offer. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. See full T&C at Bet365. #ad | |||||
 Caesars
4.3
/5 |
Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Your Next 10 Bets | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$50000 | Expiry
14 days |
Get 10 100% Profit Boosts After Your First Real Money Wager of $1 21+ only. New customers only. Must use Promo Code BBDYW. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/ME/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NJ/NY/NC/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/DC only. Deposit required (min $1). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $1) within 30 days. Receive ten 100% Profit Boosts to use on any market. Maximum wager for each profit boost is $25. Maximum additional winnings for each rewarded profit boost is $2,500. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt. See full T&C at Caesars. | |||||
 Draftkings
4.4
/5 |
Bet $5, Get $200 In Bonus Bets instantly | Bonus Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$200 | Expiry
7 days |
New Customers: Bet $5+ Get $200 in Bonus Bets Instantly 1 per new customer. Get max. $200 in Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Bonus Bets issued as (8) $25 Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Stake removed from payout. Full T&C apply, visit DraftKings Sportsbook for more details.. Ends 4/6/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Must be physically located in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA (select parishes), MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WY or WV (each an “Eligible Jurisdiction” or, collectively, the “Eligible Jurisdictions”). Must be 21+ years of age or older (18+ if in DC/KY/WY/PR). New Customers Only. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT/PR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 4/6/26 at 11:59 PM ET. | |||||
BetMGM
4.1
/5 |
Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets If Your First Bet Doesn't Win | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$1500 | Expiry
7 days |
Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Doesn't Win 21+. New users only. Offer available in AZ/CO/DC/IL/IN/IA/KA/LA/MA/MD/MI/ NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Offer not available in NV/NY/PR. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. See full T&C at BetMGM. 21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. | |||||
 theScore Bet
4.1
/5 |
Bet $10, Get $100 In Bonus Bets if you win | Bonus Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$100 | Expiry
7 days | ||||||
Check Out Kentucky's Latest Sportsbook Promos
Looking for other alternatives?
Kentucky is generally considered a very gambling-friendly state. Brick-and-mortar casinos and racetracks have always been firmly ingrained in the culture, and since 2023, online sportsbooks are able to operate legally in the state. Online casinos however are still prohibited.
Kentucky also allows daily fantasy, pick'em and social sportsbooks, many of which are prohibited in other states around the country. In addition, prediction markets are currently available, but operate in a legal gray area. Learn more and find a sign-up bonus below.
Social Sportsbooks
Free-to-play or real money alternative that simulates real betting. Click here to find a social sportsbook bonus.
DFS & Pick'em
Draft your own fantasy team using real players, and win prizes. Click here to find a bonus for fantasy sports.
Prediction Markets
Predict Yes/No outcomes on real events, and win real money. Legal in all states. Click here to find a prediction bonus.
Quick facts about gambling in Kentucky
- Legal gambling age: 18+
- Remote registration: Yes
- Online betting legal: Yes
- Online casino legal: No
- Fantasy sports legal: Yes
- Social sportsbooks legal: Yes
- Social casinos legal: Yes
- Prediction markets legal: Yes
Common Questions in Kentucky
Clearing out Kentuckian questions about sportsbooks, gambling law, taxes & more.
Are online sportsbooks legal in Kentucky?
Yes siree Bob. Sports betting, including online sportsbooks, were legalized in Kentucky state back in 2023. But it's not just a free-for-all. Sportsbook companies still need to apply for a state license, which then has to be approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation. Not just anyone is allowed in.
Is all online gambling legal in Kentucky?
Nope.
Online sportsbooks, social sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports and pick'em are all legal in Kentucky. Online casinos and poker sites are still prohibited. Prediction markets operate in a grey area of the law. They are not prohibited yet, but might be in the future.
Do I need a promo code to claim a betting bonus?
Sometimes, but not always. Some sportsbooks, like Caesars, always use a bonus code (currently BB250BM), but some never use them. Others use codes for special promotions but not for their regular sign-up bonuses. If a bonus requires a code, you can always find it in the sportsbook T&C's on our page.
What's the legal gambling age in Kentucky?
The legal gambling age in Kentucky is 18+, in contrast to most other states that require 21. This goes for both online variants like sportsbooks, DFS and prediction markets, but also the lottery, bingo, horse racing and the like. A few operators have decided to up the age requirement to 21+ in order to promote a more responsible gambling culture, but it's 18 at most of them.
Who regulates gambling in Kentucky?
There are three main gambling regulators in Kentucky. Most traditional forms of gambling, including at online sportsbooks, is regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, or KHRGC.
We also have the Kentucky Department of Charitable Gaming and the Kentucky Lottery Corporation, who are in charge of other "milder" forms of gambling.
Do I have to pay tax on gambling winnings in KY?
Unfortunately, you do! Gambling winnings in Kentucky are subjected to both state and federal taxes, in both cases counting as regular old income tax. This goes for both state residents and stray gamblers just passing through. The state tax lands around 4% of your winnings, and the IRS wants 24% of the cake. The federal tax is sometimes withheld by the sportsbook at the time of payout, by request of the U.S. government.
