Ranking the top 5 sportsbooks and promos for Kentucky bettors

The day has finally arrived. As of this morning, sports betting is now legal in the state of Kentucky. With all of the promotions and offers flying all over the place, it might feel a little overwhelming for the average person trying to settle in.

Thankfully, we’ve done the work for you and taken the time to go through all of the sportsbooks that launched as well as the promotions available. Following our research, we’ve ranked the top five sportsbooks available to Kentucky bettors.

FanDuel is the most popular sportsbook in the United States by most metrics, and there’s a reason for that. They have a wide variety of props and markets available for every game, whether it’s an NFL Sunday or a random Tuesday in July for betting on baseball. You can also parlay up to 25 legs together for a chance at a lottery-style payout which isn’t possible on many sportsbooks. FanDuel has one of the largest sports markets in the industry. If you want you can make bets on cornhole and e-sports.

As far as sign-up bonuses, FanDuel has two potential offers for new bettors in the state of Kentucky. You can choose to either claim a no-sweat first bet up to $5000 or you can select the promotion that will give you $200 in bonus bets after placing an original $5 wager. If you plan on making a big original wager, it might be best to take the no-sweat offer. If you’re a smaller-dollar bettor, it probably makes more sense to take the $200 in bonus bets.

DraftKings is widely considered an industry leader, and that’s due to the simplicity of their app and how easy it is to find many markets and props. DraftKings has a wide variety of futures options available for bettors and also has lightning-quick payouts and withdrawals. Check out our review of DraftKings

Residents in the state of Kentucky can claim $200 in bonus bets after placing an original $5 wager. The reward is given in the form of eight $25 bonus bets.

Bet365 has become one of the largest sportsbooks in the world, establishing itself in Europe. Now, Bet365 has finally decided to migrate to North America. While not yet available everywhere, it is available to Kentucky residents. That should make some bettors in other states jealous. In addition to top-tier soccer lines, Bet365 also offers plenty of markets for the traditional North American sports fan.

On top of their worldwide sterling reputation, Bet365 also has arguably the best sign-up bonus of any sportsbook on this list. Simply sign up for Bet365 and wager $1 to receive $365 in bonus bets. It doesn’t get much better than that.

The Emperor awaits Kentucky bettors. Caesars is a popular destination in Las Vegas, and they’ve taken the top qualities of their in-person offerings and transitioned them to the online mobile betting world. They have boosted odds every day and offer all the markets that you could possibly need. Check out our in-depth review of Caesars Sportsbook to see how it stacks up to the competition.

For Kentucky bettors, Caesars is offering $250 in bonus bets after signing up and placing an original $50 wager. Make sure to use exclusive promo code SLMLIVEGET to receive your bonuses. Those bonus bets must be bet through one time before they can be withdrawn.

Despite ranking fifth on this list, BetMGM is still an elite option when it comes to placing your sports bets. In fact, they received a 9.5 out of 10 in our in-depth review of their sportsbook. That’s an elite score. If there’s one knock on BetMGM, it’s likely the technology of their app. While certainly usable, it might not be as cutting-edge as other offerings in the industry.

Kentucky bettors who sign up with BetMGM get a first bet offer of up to $1,500 paid back in bonus bets if you don’t win. To qualify for this promotion, use exclusive code MLIVEMGM when registering.

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