If you are looking to bet with TwinSpires from the state of Texas, whether it's the Kentucky Derby, Preakness or the Breeders Cup, you are out of luck.  TwinSpires does not take bets from those living in Texas.  Have no fear, you're in luck.  BetOnline (in business since 1999) welcomes those from the Lone Star State 18 and up without having to provide a social security number.

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Why TwinSpires Won't Take Bets From Texas

It's complicated. 

The state made its opinion known back in 2011.

The Texas Racing Commission sent out letters that year to various horse betting sites licensed in the US, TwinSpires included, making it clear that they could lose their licenses.  International sites for the most part remained undaunted, mainly since they do not physically accept bets inside the United States.  They also do not blatantly advertise in the state.  TwinSpires features prominently during the Kentucky Derby broadcasts.

“The TRC's letter cautioned of “enforcement proceedings to impose penalties for violations.” In addition, the letter said the Texas comptroller “may examine the books, records, officers and employees of any company authorized or permitted to do business in Texas that is involved in pari-mutuel wagering.”

2025 Kentucky Derby Betting Odds

These are your early odds, with live odds featured here.

  •     Gate 1: Citizen Bull (17-1)
  •     Gate 2: Neoequos (57-1)
  •     Gate 3: Final Gambit (17-1)
  •     Gate 4: American Promise (13-1)
  •     Gate 5: Admire Daytona (39-1)
  •     Gate 6: Luxor Cafe (15-1)
  •     Gate 7: Journalism (7-2)
  •     Gate 8: Burnham Square (19-1)
  •     Gate 9: Grande (19-1)
  •     Gate 10: Flying Mohawk (36-1)
  •     Gate 11: East Avenue (33-1)
  •     Gate 12: Publisher (30-1)
  •     Gate 13: Tiztastic (20-1)
  •     Gate 14: Render Judgment (13-1)
  •     Gate 15: Coal Battle (30-1)
  •     Gate 16: Sandman (5-1)
  •     Gate 17: Sovereignty (11-1)
  •     Gate 18: Chunk of Gold (33-1)
  •     Gate 19: Owen Almighty (44-1)
  •     Gate 20: Baeza (50-1)

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By  Ean Lamb

Find Ean writing mostly during the evening hours covering a wide array of sports events.  He has been writing for Gambling911.com more than a decade now.  His hobbies include chess and playing pool.  He's also an accomplished surfer.  He works out of our Miami Beach bureau.