Where Can I Bet on the Breeders Cup Near Me: Legal Horse Racing Betting States, Apps, Racebooks

Where Can I Bet on the Breeders Cup Near Me: Legal Horse Racing Betting States, Apps, Racebooks

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup gets underway at Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, California, on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1.

The flagship race, the Breeders’ Cup Classic, is set for Saturday, at 6:25 PM ET where all the riders will be competing for the $7 million prize!

The event features 14 championship races over two days and is expected to draw huge viewership - and substantial betting action.

If you’re wondering where you can legally place a wager on this year’s Breeders’ Cup - here’s the updated breakdown.

Is online horse racing betting legal in the US?

Below is a list of each US state and whether or not horse racing betting is legal. Please note that some states allow in-person horse racing betting only, while others allow both online and in-person betting.

• Alabama - Yes
• Alaska - No
• Arkansas - Yes
• Arizona - Yes
• California - Yes
• Colorado - Yes
• Connecticut - Yes
• Delaware - Yes
• Florida - Yes
• Georgia - No
• Hawaii - No
• Idaho - Yes
• Illinois - Yes
• Indiana - Yes
• Iowa - Yes
• Kansas - Yes
• Kentucky - Yes
• Louisiana - Yes
• Maine - No
• Maryland - Yes
• Massachusetts - Yes
• Michigan - Yes
• Minnesota - Yes
• Mississippi - No
• Missouri - Yes
• Montana - Yes
• Nebraska - Yes
• Nevada - No
• New Hampshire - Yes
• New Jersey - Yes
• New Mexico - Yes
• New York - Yes
• North Carolina - No
• North Dakota - Yes
• Ohio - Yes
• Oklahoma - Yes
• Oregon - Yes
• Pennsylvania - Yes
• Rhode Island - Yes
• South Carolina - No
• South Dakota - Yes
• Tennessee - Yes
• Texas - No
• Utah - No
• Vermont - Yes
• Virginia - Yes
• Washington - Yes
• West Virginia - Yes
• Wisconsin - Yes
• Wyoming - Yes

Which apps are best for horse racing betting?

Here are some of the leading apps/racebooks for betting on the Breeders’ Cup:

FanDuel Racing

FanDuel Racing is official sportsbook of the Breeders' Cup this year and new FanDuel Racing users in certain states can claim a $500 no sweat first bet when they sign up.

It supports wagering in many states including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming.

If you're looking to bet on the Breeders Cup in legal betting states, then you can instead sign up to FanDuel Sportsbook and take advantage of their latest promotion.

These states are Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Vermont, or Wyoming.

By claiming the FanDuel promo code, you can get $300 in bonus bets if you win your first $5 wager on any sport!

TwinSpires

TwinSpires is offering full online wagering on the two-day event.

By becoming a new TwinSpires customer, you can receive a $200 bet bonus after making a qualifying deposit and placing your first wager on any market!

$200 bonus cash will be credited in increments of $100 for every $400 wagered. To earn the full $200 bonus players must wager $800 within 30 days of creating a TwinSpires account.

Breeders Cup Racebooks

Here are some alternative racebooks that you can use to bet on the Breeders Cup this weekend:

• BetMGM Racebook
• DK Horse
• Caesars Racebook

Breeders Cup Classic Odds

The Breeders Cup Classic gets underway at 6:25pm ET on Saturday, November 1st. You can see the latest odds on the race below:

• Fierceness +300
• Sierra Leone +300
• Forever Young +450
• Journalism +750
• Mindframe +800
• Baeza +1000
• Nevada Beach +1600
• Antiquarian +1600
• Contrary Thinking +15000