If you are looking to bet with TwinSpires from the state of Texas, whether it's the Kentucky Derby, Preakness or the Breeders Cup, you may have some difficulties.
TwinSpires announced last year (2025) they would begin once again taking bets from Texans after a 13 year absence. But the legal climate here is still up in the air, so to speak.
Have no fear, you're in luck. Whether you can't access TwinSpires or just want to bet this year's Kentucky Derby with more lucrative bonus options such as up to 9% weekly rebates, BetOnline (in business since 1999) welcomes those from the Lone Star State 18 and up without having to provide a social security number.
Why TwinSpires Won't Always Take Bets From Texas
It's complicated.
The state made its opinion known back in 2011.
The Texas Racing Commission sent out letters that year to various horse betting sites licensed in the US, TwinSpires included, making it clear that they could lose their licenses. International sites for the most part remained undaunted, mainly since they do not physically accept bets inside the United States. They also do not blatantly advertise in the state. TwinSpires features prominently during the Kentucky Derby broadcasts.
“The TRC's letter cautioned of “enforcement proceedings to impose penalties for violations.” In addition, the letter said the Texas comptroller “may examine the books, records, officers and employees of any company authorized or permitted to do business in Texas that is involved in pari-mutuel wagering.”
2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Odds
2026 Kentucky Derby Odds to Win
All odds courtesy of BetOnline Here
As of Thursday April 30 8:28 am EDT
1. Renegade, Todd Pletcher, Irad Ortiz Jr., 5-1
2. Albus, Riley Mott, Manny Franco, 47-1
3. Intrepido, Jeff Mullins, Hector Berrios, 55-1
4. Litmus Test, Bob Baffert, Martin Garcia, 41-1
5. Right to Party, Kenny McPeek, Chris Elliott, 31-1
6. Commandment, Brad Cox, Luis Saez, 8-1
7. Danon Bourbon, Manabu Ikezoe, Atsuya Nishimura, 13-1
8. So Happy, Mark Glatt, Mike Smith, 6-1
9. The Puma, Gustavo Delgado, Javier Castellano, 5-1
10. Wonder Dean, Daisuke Takayanagi, Ryusei Sakai, 19-1
11. Incredibolt, Riley Mott, Jaime Torres, 37-1
12. Chief Wallabee, Bill Mott, Junior Alvarado, 14-1
13. Silent Tactic Mark Casse, Cristian Torres, (Scratched)
14. Potente, Bob Baffert, Juan Hernandez, 28-1
15. Emerging Market, Chad Brown, Flavien Prat, 13-1
16. Pavlovian, Doug O’Neill, Edwin Maldonado, 50-1
17. Six Speed, Bhupat Seemar, Brian Hernandez Jr., 46-1
18. Further Ado, Brad Cox, John Velazquez, 7-1
19. Golden Tempo, Cherie DeVaux, Jose Ortiz, 50-1
20. Fulleffort, Brad Cox, Tyler Gaffalione, 19-1
21. Great White, John Ennis, Alex Archard, 96-1
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