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.”

2024 Kentucky Derby Betting Odds

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

Sierra Leone and Fierceness were coming in as your co-favorites for this race.

Trainer Brad Cox has the third choice in the morning line in Louisiana Derby winner Catching Freedom and sees Fierceness and Sierra Leone as worthy adversaries.

“They deserve to be the two favorites; there’s zero doubt about that,” Cox said. “They’re good horses, two world-class trainers. You have one who’s probably going to be up close (Fierceness), and the other one (Sierra Leone) should come running. So you better be ready.”

Kentucky Derby Winner

*Live Odds Here
1     Dornoch         +2000
2     Sierra Leone         +300
3     Mystik Dan         +2200
4     Catching Freedom         +900
5     Catalytic         +4000
6     Just Steel         +2500
7     Honor Marie         +1600
8     Just a Touch         +1100
10     TO Password         +3500
11     Forever Young         +800
12     Track Phantom         +2700
13     West Saratoga         +4500
14     Endlessly         +2600
15     Domestic Product         +2500
16     Grand Mo the First         +5000
17     Fierceness         +275
18     Stronghold         +1600
19     Resilience         +2400
20     Society Man         +3400
21     AE/21 Epic Ride         +5000

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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.