It’s been reported that Vegas sportsbooks take in about an average of $33 million per month. It does not include figures from sportsbooks online or Las Vegas. The amounts are only for the money taken at North American racetracks. It’s also important to keep in mind the numbers below don’t reflect the entire picture. As you might have guessed, it was also the second biggest handle for the main event Kentucky Derby race coming it at $155.4 million, second only to the $165.5 million taken in for the 2019 race.
Last year there was a whopping $233.03 million bet on the Kentucky Derby program, the second biggest total of all-time and a massive increase from 2020’s $126 million, held back mostly due to COVID-19. How Much was Wagered on the Kentucky Derby & Attendance This Year What I found was staggering, considering we’re talking about something that lasts a mere 2 minutes. I found myself wondering just how much money was being wagered. Even those that aren’t horse racing fanatics fill inclined to not only watch but wager on this big event. The Kentucky Derby is a special event that happens each year at Churchill Downs.
