US sports betting giant FanDuel gears up for the 150th Kentucky Derby as “the only sportsbook app where fans can place a bet” on the event. The company has announced a series of offers, activations, and coverage ahead of the race.
FanDuel calls itself “the first and only sportsbook” to offer wagering on horse racing alongside traditional sportsbook wagering with a single account and single wallet, allowing customers to wager on the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks, and all the races from Churchill Downs on Oaks and Derby Days.
For the occasion, FanDuel will offer a “$20 No Sweat Bet” on the Kentucky Derby to all new and existing customers. Any customer can place a single-horse win wager on the Kentucky Derby through the FanDuel Sportsbook or the FanDuel Racing app and get up to $20 back as a racing bonus if they don’t win.
Users can find betting markets for the Kentucky Derby when they open the FanDuel Sportsbook app and click the horse racing icon.
“The Kentucky Derby is a special sports tradition and FanDuel is proud to partner with Churchill Downs for the 150th edition of the race,” said Andrew Moore, General Manager of Racing at FanDuel. “FanDuel continues to lead the industry as the only online sportsbook to offer a single account and wallet for sports and horse racing wagering.
“Coupling this exceptional race and our leading technology is a unique opportunity to introduce new fans to the sport of horse racing. We will be utilizing our platform to bring FanDuel customers a set of special offers and a one-of-a-kind experience for the Derby.”
FanDuel TV will broadcast live on-site at Churchill Downs all week to provide reporting and expert analysis leading up to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. For the first time starting opening night on Saturday, April 27th, fans can watch the lead-up to the Kentucky Derby and live racing from Churchill Downs on FanDuel TV and FanDuel TV+, except those races for which NBC has exclusive rights.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring our loyal audience live racing and unprecedented access during Derby Week on FanDuel TV. We thank Churchill Downs Inc. for our partnership,” said Kevin Grigsby, Executive Producer and SVP of FanDuel TV. “There is no bigger event in horse racing than the Kentucky Derby and FanDuel TV will be there for every step of the action.”
FanDuel TV’s “Coverage of Kentucky Derby Week” will feature coverage from racing experts and handicappers including Todd Schrupp, Christina Blacker, Michael Joyce, Gabby Gaudet, Scott Hazelton, Matt Bernier, Andie Biancone, Caleb Keller, Caton Bredar and the “voice of the Derby” Larry Collmus.
FanDuel TV will monitor Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders in their final workouts and will bring fans “closer to the action than ever before” with unique access and exclusive interviews with trainers, jockeys, and newsmakers.
Emmy-winning host Kay Adams will return to Louisville with ‘Up and Adams,’ broadcasting live from Churchill Downs on Thursday, May 2nd, and Friday, May 3rd on FanDuel TV, YouTube, and Max. Kay will welcome guests from across the sports world and celebrity friends to celebrate the 150th Kentucky Derby.