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.

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.”

2023 Kentucky Derby Betting Odds

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

Forte was the favorite to win this year's Kentucky Derby.  At 3-1 there was some terrific value.  His odds were likely to get longer however.  Therefore, it is best to lock them in as soon as possible. 

Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. will be riding Forte.  He's won over 3,500 races, including the Belmont Stakes on two occasions, 2016 and 2022, respectively.  Ortiz Jr. has been victorious in more than a dozen races in Breeders' Cup events, just not a Kentucky Derby.

"I'm excited going to the Derby. It's a race that everybody wants to win," Ortiz told The Courier Journal. "So I'm feeling really good."

He's learned from each loss.

"You just have to ride your horse. … If you have the horse, you can get there," he said. "Sometimes you're in a position you don't want to be, and maybe you hesitate — like you pull your horse out early just to hold your spot or something. Doing that in the Derby? It doesn't work out that way."

Forte                            3-1

Tapit Trice                    13-2

Angel of Empire            8-1

Derma Sotagake            10-1

Practical Move              10-1

Kingsbarns                    12-1

Verifying                       12-1

Mage                            20-1

Two Phil's                     25-1

Skinner                         28-1

Confidence Game         33-1

Continuar                     33-1

Disarm                         33-1

Hit Show                       33-1

Lord Miles                    40-1

Reincarnate                  40-1

Rocket Can                   40-1

Jace's Road                   50-1

Raise Cain                     66-1

Sun Thunder                 66-1

Wild On Ice                   100-1