18 or 21 Years Old? What Is The Minimum Age To Bet At Kentucky Sportsbooks?

Kentucky online sports betting has gone live and with this comes the launch of mobile betting apps. Kentucky sports betting age requirements vary from one sportsbook site to the next for bettors. While the state regulations allow bettors to wager who are at least 18 years old, some sportsbooks are setting the minimum age in their KY house rules to 21. Below we will break down the betting age for the various Kentucky sportsbooks.

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Kentucky Sportsbook Age Requirements Examined

Kentucky Sportsbooks 18+

The top online sportsbooks in Kentucky that are accepting bettors who are at least 18 years old are bet365 and DraftKings Sportsbook. Both these operators are offering launch promos for locals to claim right now. Bettors who are 18+ can download the apps and click the banner on this page to get started.

Kentucky Sportsbooks 21+

Popular sportsbooks are BetMGM, FanDuel Sportsbook, and Caesars Sportsbook will require bettors to be at least 21 years old to wager in KY. These operators are also currently running sportsbook promos to celebrate the launch. Check out the rankings above.

Why Do Some Kentucky Sportsbooks Require You To Be 21 Years Old?

Despite being legally allowed to offer odds for bettors who are at least 18 years old, many sportsbooks will continue to restrict accounts to those who are at least 21. This is for a number of reasons.

For starters, sportsbooks like BetMGM offer seamless account use across multiple markets. This means bettors with BetMGM accounts in Kentucky can use the same accounts in other markets where BetMGM is live. Several of those markets require sportsbooks to restrict betting to 21+. In order to keep all accounts uniform in each market, they keep the 21+ requirement.

There is also the aspect of casino connection that can affect the decision. Many prominent sportsbooks have physical and retail casinos across the country. Wanting to keep the gambling age consistent in all their markets is another potential motivation for this choice.

Regardless, bettors have plenty of betting options now that mobile sportsbooks are live in Kentucky. Whether the Kentucky sports betting age requirement at these sites is 18+ or 21+, there are options available for everyone, in accordance with state laws.

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