Is DFS legal in Kentucky?
- Salary-cap DFS
- Legal and licensed by the state
- Pick'em
- Restricted
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Sites available
- 9
The law in Kentucky
DraftKings and FanDuel both offer salary-cap DFS in Kentucky, where fantasy operators must be licensed or registered with the state. A 2026 law brings DFS under state licensing for the first time; regulations are still being written. Pick'em here is mostly peer-to-peer (PrizePicks, Underdog and Betr); only Dabble still lists house-style contests. Players must be 18 or older.
Regulator: Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation.
Recent changes: April 2026: HB 904, passed over the governor's veto, put DFS under the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and requires at least two players per contest.
Sites you can play in Kentucky
Salary cap, Best ball
NFLCFBNBACBB+9States 44Min deposit $5New customers get 2 tickets to play free in NFL and NBA contests with a first deposit of $5 or more
Salary cap, Best ball
NFLCFBNBACBB+7States 44Min deposit —No current offer listed
Peer-to-peer pick'em, Pools, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+2States 40Min deposit $10No current offer listed
Peer-to-peer pick'em, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+5States 37Min deposit $10New users who play a first $5 lineup get $150 in bonus lineups if it wins, plus $25 in bonus packs after buying a first $5 pack
Peer-to-peer pick'em
NFLCFBNBACBB+9States 35Min deposit —No current offer listed
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em, Best ball, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+7States 35Min deposit $10New customers play $5, get $50 instantly; sign up with code UDPROMO (Underdog's App Store listing instead advertises a Gimme Pick plus up to $1,000 in bonus funds on a first deposit)
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em, Sweepstakes, Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+6States 34Min deposit $10No current offer listed
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em
NFLCFBNBACBB+10States 32Min deposit —Place a $10 real-money entry and get $20 in Bonus Cash (offer runs Oct 8-Dec 31, 2026)
Pick'em, Peer-to-peer pick'em
NFLCFBNBAWNBA+10States 32Min deposit $10$5 free entry on sign-up plus a 100% first-deposit match up to $100 in promo funds (promo funds expire after 7 days)
Sports prediction markets in Kentucky
These exchanges are regulated federally by the CFTC rather than by the state, and several states are fighting them in court, so availability can change quickly. See the tracker for the latest rulings.
Prediction market
NFLCFBNBACBB+6States 48Min deposit $10No current offer listed
Not available in Kentucky
Kentucky DFS questions
Is daily fantasy legal in Kentucky?
Yes. Daily fantasy sports are legal in Kentucky and licensed by the state. DraftKings and FanDuel both offer salary-cap DFS in Kentucky, where fantasy operators must be licensed or registered with the state. A 2026 law brings DFS under state licensing for the first time; regulations are still being written. Pick'em here is mostly peer-to-peer (PrizePicks, Underdog and Betr); only Dabble still lists house-style contests. Players must be 18 or older.
Is PrizePicks or Underdog legal in Kentucky?
Pick'em in Kentucky: restricted. PrizePicks accepts players here, and Underdog does too. Products can differ by state, so check the app.
How old do you have to be to play DFS in Kentucky?
18 years old.
Which DFS sites can I use in Kentucky?
As of our last check: DraftKings, FanDuel, Splash Sports, PrizePicks, DraftKings Pick6, Underdog, Betr Picks, Dabble and ParlayPlay.
Which sites aren't available in Kentucky?
Sleeper.
Is sports betting legal in Kentucky?
Yes, Kentucky has legal sports betting. DFS and sports betting are regulated separately.
Sources and corrections
Last checked Nov 2, 2026. We build every state page from the sources below and recheck them regularly. Laws and operator availability change; confirm in the app before you play.
This page summarizes public information and is not legal advice. Confidence in this summary: medium.