Kentucky Casinos Map: 2 Casinos in Kentucky, by City

Gambling law in Kentucky: what to know before you go

Kentucky has no commercial casinos and no tribal casinos. What look like casinos are historical horse racing venues: gaming floors full of slot-style machines that settle each bet on the result of a past horse race, which state law classifies as pari-mutuel wagering. They are tied to the state's racetracks, including Derby City Gaming in Louisville, and are all regulated by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation. When people search for Kentucky casinos, these racing-linked gaming halls are what they find.

• Regulator: the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, which replaced the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in 2024, regulates racing, historical horse racing, sports wagering and charitable gaming.
• Minimum age: 18 by law for pari-mutuel and historical horse racing wagers; some venues, such as Derby City Gaming, require 21.
• Casino types: no commercial or tribal casinos - only historical horse racing venues linked to licensed racetracks.
• Sports betting has been legal, both retail and online, since September 2023, with a minimum age of 18. Online casino games are not legal.

Source: Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation · checked September 2026

How to choose between Kentucky casinos

Kentucky is home to 2 casinos that we track and map, ranking it #43 of 45 states by casino count. They're spread across 2 cities and towns, including Florence, Louisville. This page brings every one of the casinos in Kentucky into one place: a map of every location, plus an expandable listing for each venue with its address, published opening hours, phone number, one-tap driving directions and a link to the official site. Locations come from OpenStreetMap and are cross-checked, and we refresh the data weekly so the directory stays current as venues open, close or change their hours.

Casinos in Kentucky range from large resort destinations to smaller local gaming venues. The games on offer, opening hours and minimum ages are set at the state and venue level, so it's always worth confirming the details for any casino you plan to visit using the official-site link in its listing.

Before you visit any casino in Kentucky, it's worth confirming a few things: the minimum age (18 or 21 in Kentucky), what photo ID you'll need at the door, and the opening hours for the day you're going. Larger resort casinos often run 24/7 and add hotels, dining and entertainment, while smaller venues keep set hours and may focus on slots and electronic games. Setting a budget and a time limit before you go keeps the trip fun.

If you're not sure which venue is closest, use the casino finder to sort Kentucky casinos by distance from your location, or explore casinos in other states. Planning to stay over? Browse casino hotels & resorts for stay-and-play destinations. And if you can't get to a venue in person, free-to-play social casinos are a legal at-home option in most states - our beginner's guide explains how they work.