Popular Sports for Betting in Kentucky – NFL, CFB, and MLB
- Online sports betting in Kentucky is set to launch on September 28, 2023
- Some of the top sports for betting in KY are expected to be NFL, college football, and MLB
- Below, learn more about what the upcoming Kentucky sports betting market is set to look like
The official launch for Kentucky sports betting is currently penciled in for September 28, 2023 — perfect timing for those in the BlueGrass State who are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to wager on NFL football and college football.
The state of Kentucky doesn’t have any professional teams within its direct state borders. But don’t let that fool you. Combined with their passion for the Kentucky Wildcats and a number of neighboring sports markets, the expectation is that Kentucky’s sports betting industry will get off to a hot start.
Below, we’re going to be taking a look at the three sports markets that are likely to be most popular in Kentucky this fall/winter.
CFB Sports Betting in Kentucky
As is true with any state that is a member of the SEC, college football is the sport that we need to mention first when it comes to online betting.
While NFL betting could very easily be the leading source of wagers placed in KY simply due to the organic popularity that professional football has, college football betting will likely receive the most amount of hype and attention in Kentucky.
For starters, the Kentucky Wildcats are a big deal. As previously mentioned, the state of Kentucky isn’t home to any professional sports teams, which makes the Kentucky Wildcats football program that much more important. The first bet that many Kentucky bettors place will be on Kentucky college football.
Looking past the Wildcats, the SEC as a whole makes up a significant portion of college sports betting action. Teams like LSU and Clemson are extremely popular in the southeast.
Expect several of the top Kentucky betting apps to offer special boosts and promos around the Wildcats and SEC football this autumn.
NFL Sports Betting in Kentucky
No matter where you are in the United States, NFL betting is going to be popular. NFL regular season games pull in millions of viewers, and fans have no shortage of ways to bet on games these days.
Same game parlays, first touchdown scorer, player props, DFS, and even standard fantasy football are just a few ways fans have found ways to get involved with the action while watching from home.
Kentucky doesn’t have an NFL team. However, there are a handful of pro teams within driving distance of the Bluegrass state:
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Indianapolis Colts
- Tennessee Titans
NFL fandoms are broad. Kentucky bettors will be able to wager on their favorite NFL teams from the Seattle Seahawks to the Buffalo Bills.
MLB Sports Betting in Kentucky
The 2023 MLB season will be in its closing stages by the time Kentucky sports betting launches. However, there’s still potential to wager on the postseason in October.
Similar to NFL, there are a few MLB teams close by to Kentucky that could peak the interest of state residents:
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Cincinatti Reds
The Cardinals are out of the NL playoff picture at this point, but the Reds are still clinging onto hope.
Best Kentucky Betting Apps to Download for NFL, CFB, and MLB
An online sportswriter since 2019, David has spent time covering all four major Philadelphia sports teams for Philly Sports Network and FanSided. He spent time as an NFL/MLB Staff Writer for EndGame360’s Sportscasting page and has appeared on several popular podcasts.
