Looking for Off Track Betting Locations in Kentucky?

To the chagrin of racing fans, there are no stand-alone off track betting parlours in Kentucky. But thanks to the internet it is now much easier for horse betting fans to place wagers on an upcoming horse racing event from home, or to bet on races from across the country and around the world at on-track simulcast wagering facilities.

Off Track Betting Kentucky

OTB Kentucky

Welcome to OffTrackBettingKentucky.com, your source of information for all things related to horse betting at the track, through simulcasting or with online racebooks.

Since 1875, Kentucky’s famous Churchill Downs race track has been home to America’s most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby, and dozens of other world-class races offering millions of dollars in purses. While there are currently no Off Track Betting locations in Kentucky, Kentucky's race tracks do offer simulcast wagering. [+]

But if you can't get to the track, open an online betting account at one of our recommended online racebooks and place a safe and secure bet on your favorite horses now.

Churchill Downs Horse Racing

Kentucky is arguably the United States of America’s most famous state for horse racing and horse betting alike. In no small part is this due to the state being the home of the world famous Churchill Downs horse racing track in Louisville, where the Kentucky Derby has been the “Run for the Roses” for over 100 years, celebrated as the first jewel of the famous Triple Crown.

Many horse racing fans from all over the United States and the rest of the world hope to make the trip at least once to Kentucky on the first Saturday in May, hoping get the chance to see live a Derby winner that will go on to be the first Triple Crown champion since  Affirmed in 1978. [+]

Those of us who can’t make it to the race are joined by millions more watching the action  at home, maybe with friends and a batch of home-made Mint Julips. And even if we can’t be there to watch, there are many ways to pick a favorite and cheer to the wire.

If you can’t be there, you can still be in on the action! Open an online horse betting account with one of the reputable and trusted online racebooks listed here. We highly recommend these options as safe, secure, and above all, convenient off track horse betting options.

 OTB KY Racing

Kentucky Off Track Betting Bureaus

Betting on horses is an entertaining and thrilling pastime, but it’s not always possible for horse bettors to make it out to the horse track to place their bets. That’s why OffTrackBettingKentucky.com was founded; to help direct horse bettors to the numerous alternatives available to them if they cannot be track side to place their bets.

First and foremost, we believe that the modernization of the traditional horse betting pastime should not be ignored, and as such, we strongly recommend betting online. Our list of recommended sites boast solid reputations for safety, security and customer service, and above all, offer unmatched betting convenience. [+]

Other alternatives are the on-track simulcast facilities listed below.

Churchill Downs

700 Central Avenue Louisville, KY 40208 ​502-636-4400 https://www.churchilldowns.com/

Live and simulcast wagering. See website for details and calendar.

Ellis Park

3300 U.S. Highway 41 North Henderson, KY 42420 812-425-1456 http://ellisparkracing.com/

Live and simulcast wagering. See website for details and calendar.

Turfway Park

7500 Turfway Road Florence, KY 41042 859-371-0200 http://www.turfway.com/home

Live and simulcast wagering. See website for details and calendar.