About Derby City Gaming Downtown in Kentucky
Located in the heart of downtown Louisville, KY, Derby City Gaming Downtown opened in December 2023 and is a state-of-the-art gaming facility that offers both gaming and an entertainment experience. The main attraction is there more than 500 historical racing machines, which allow customers to play a slot-style electronic game that allows you to bet on results from past horse races. The machines are perfect for gaming in Kentucky, as they blend one of the state’s oldest pastimes, horse racing, with a comprehensive gaming experience.
With the passing of sports betting legislation in Kentucky in March 2023, a sportsbook was also opened at Derby City Gaming Downtown in Kentucky, offering a comprehensive sports betting experience for guests. For those looking to stick around to watch their wager in action, the facility has dozens of large high-definition televisions where guests can watch all their favorite sporting events.
For visitors less interested in gaming, Derby City Gaming Downtown also has a host of dining options. The main dining attraction is a bourbon-themed restaurant that celebrates the state’s illustrious bourbon history. There is also live entertainment at Derby City Gaming Downtown, hosting local acts every weekend and rounding out a world-class entertainment experience for guests who visit the property.
Is there sports betting at Derby City Gaming Downtown?
Yes, there is KY sports betting at Derby City Gaming Downtown, as guests can play at one of 15 self-service sports betting kiosks located in the Sports & Stage Bar, as well as throughout the property. With a 300-square-foot video board with dozens of large high-definition televisions, customers can also stick around to watch their bets play out in real-time.
All of the top sports in the world, including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, golf, MMA, and more are available for betting at the comprehensive sportsbook located at Derby City Gaming Downtown in Louisville, KY. For bettors more comfortable getting their wagers down on their phones, Derby City Gaming Downtown offers a Bet Builder App for a mobile sports betting experience.
To participate, bettors scan a generated QR code at the sports betting kiosks, where from their phone they can check the latest lines, build their bets, and place their wagers from the comfort of their Apple or Android Device. Customers using the app can place their bets from anywhere in the Derby City Gaming Downtown casino, while enjoying one of the many dining options or while playing on the historical racing machines.
Which sportsbook is at Derby City Gaming Downtown?
As required by Kentucky legislation and regulated/licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC), international odds company Kambi operates the sportsbook at Derby City Gaming Downtown. While there are no betting windows with live tellers, the 15 self-service sports betting kiosks throughout the property are operated by Kambi who provides an intuitive experience that is easy to follow and use by new and seasoned sports bettors alike.
The opening of Derby City Gaming Downtown in December 2023 came at just the right time, as Governor Andy Bearsher inked House Bill 551 in March to legalize sports betting throughout the state. The clause that permitted retail sports betting went into effect on September 7th, 2023, just as Derby City Gaming Downtown was less than three months from opening.
While national operators such as FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, and Penn National were allowed to operate online sports betting, Kambi was designated as the sole provider of retail sports betting locations in Kentucky.
Derby City Gaming Downtown services as one of less than a dozen retail sportsbooks in Kentucky alongside Ellis Park Racetrack, Churchill Downs, Cumberland Run, Oak Grove Racing & Gaming, Red Mile Racing & Gaming, Sandy’s Racing & Gaming, Turfway Park Racing & Gaming, Newport Racing & Gaming, The Mint Gaming Hall at Cumberland Run in Corbin and Williamsburg.
Which other kinds of gambling does Derby City Gaming Downtown have?
Despite having no live horse racing track, given its location in downtown Louisville, KY, Derby City Gaming Downtown still has a host of gambling options. Let’s take a quick look at what kinds of gambling Derby City Gaming Downtown has.
