BETTING AT HOME

Learn the best ways to bet the Derby and make group wagers with your Derby Party

WAYS TO BET

Here are some helpful tips to making bets on your own or with your group.

If you live in one of the many states that allow advance deposit wagering (ADW), you’re in luck—you can place bets online and await the results from home. A popular option is TwinSpires.com, the official wagering partner of the Kentucky Derby.
TwinSpires users can place bets on their computer or mobile device and enjoy high-quality livestreams of all the action.

Don’t assume you’ll have a chance to bet the Derby in the final minutes before post time—once your party gets going, time is bound to fly. Plan your wagers beforehand and place them well before the race, double-checking each bet for accuracy. This goes double if you’re placing bets on behalf of your friends and family. You don’t want to congratulate your cousin on winning a $5 show bet, only to realize you submitted the wrong number and actually wagered his money on a losing horse.

Games are a fun way to get everyone involved without necessarily spending a single cent. Write the names of every Kentucky Derby runner on slips of paper, place them in a hat, and let guests randomly draw a name to determine which horse they’ll play. Here is a full list of ideas of different party games how to play.

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