Kentucky has joined the states with legal sports betting, by offering wagers at brick-and-mortar racing and gaming facilities.
Kentucky managed to launch retail sports betting with college football in full swing and in time for the start of the NFL's regular season. And, fwho has been cheering on its implementation amid his re-election bid, decided to go with a parlay.
The governor wagered $20 on the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals college football teams winning more than 7.5 games this year and the Duke Blue Devils winning fewer than 7.5 at odds of +750, which could net him $150. The parlay is a special that Churchill Downs is offering customers on the first day of legal sports betting in the state.
"It has taken many years to get here, but sports wagering is finally a reality in Kentucky," Beshear said in a press release."This is a win-win for Kentuckians, who can enjoy a quality entertainment experience and benefit from funds staying right here in our state to help us build a better Kentucky.": The parlay Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear chose as the state’s first sports bet is a *~special~* at Churchill Downs, with odds of +750, according to the book's bet builder.