DraftKings Racing Adds Six States Before Kentucky Derby

DraftKings Racing has added six more states before the Kentucky Derby on May 2, giving more users access to horse racing bets through the main DraftKings Sportsbook app.

Good to Know

• DraftKings Racing now operates in Florida, Louisiana, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Oregon.
• The product first launched in Delaware, Rhode Island, and New Mexico in March.
• Horse racing betting now sits inside the DraftKings Sportsbook app with a shared wallet.

Horse Racing Joins The Main DraftKings App

DraftKings has folded its horse racing product deeper into its sportsbook platform, rather than keeping it separate under the old DK Horse setup. Users in the six new states can now place pari-mutuel horse racing bets inside the same app they use for other sports.

The timing puts DraftKings Racing in front of a busy horse racing window, with the Kentucky Derby set for May 2. The product covers live racing events, including major meets such as the Derby.

Johnny Avello, director of race and sports operations, said:

“DraftKings is committed to delivering the best fan experience across sports, and we’re proud to continue elevating that experience for horse racing with DraftKings Racing.

“DraftKings Racing is designed for speed and simplicity, offering a seamless and powerful way to engage with the sport’s biggest moments.

“By integrating horse racing directly into the DraftKings Sportsbook app, customers can wager across sports in one place with a shared wallet – creating a more connected and streamlined experience.”

DraftKings said more states should go live before the end of the year, although rollout will depend on state-by-state rules.