Kentucky has actually now signed up with the states with legal sports betting, so gamblers can bet on much more than simply the ponies.

Brick-and-mortar racing and video gaming facilities in the Bluegrass State began accepting action on baseball, football, and a range of other offerings on Thursday.

The second stage, the legal launch of online sports wagering sites, is arranged for September 28, although Kentuckians who have pre-registered with operators are enabled to begin transferring as of Thursday too.

In the meantime, residents of the Bluegrass State will have to take a trip to physical places such as the famous Churchill Downs in Louisville, where Gov. Andy Beshear made Kentucky's ritualistic very first bet at the facility's brand-new sportsbook at around 10 a.m. ET.

Here's where you can discover Kentucky's brand-new retail sportsbooks, courtesy of the state horse racing commission: https://t.co/utmzkgvHgD pic.twitter.com/Gmok2SIG8E

Kentucky managed to launch retail sports betting with college football in full swing and in time for the start of the NFL's routine season. And, for the opening act, Beshear, a long time advocate of legislating sports wagering in Kentucky who has been cheering on its execution amidst his re-election quote, decided to choose a parlay.

The guv bet $20 on the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals college football teams winning more than 7.5 video games this year and the Duke Blue Devils winning fewer than 7.5 at odds of +750, which could net him $150. The parlay is an unique that Churchill Downs is offering clients on the first day of legal sports wagering in the state.

" It has actually taken several years to get here, however sports betting is finally a reality in Kentucky," Beshear stated in a news release. "This is a win-win for Kentuckians, who can delight in a quality home entertainment experience and take advantage of funds staying right here in our state to assist us build a better Kentucky."

BREAKING MUST CREDIT @Covers: The parlay Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked as the state's first (non-horse racing) sports bet is a * ~ special ~ * at Churchill Downs, with chances of +750, according to the book's bet contractor. And just offered up until 7:30 p.m. ET today, it appears. pic.twitter.com/sLFvTOFliQ

The areas approved for retail sportsbooks in Kentucky so far consist of:

- Churchill Downs in Louisville
- Ellis Park in Henderson
- The Red Mile in Lexington
- Derby City Gaming in Louisville
- The Mint Gaming Hall Cumberland Run in Corbin
- Newport Racing and Gaming in Newport
- Oak Grove Gaming and Racing in Oak Grove
- Turfway Park in Florence

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has actually also approved temporary licenses for several online sportsbooks, putting them in a position to accept pre-registrations from time to time wagers on Sept. 28. They are:

bet365.
BetMGM.
Caesars Sportsbook.
Circa.
DraftKings.
Fanatics.
FanDuel.
Barstool Sportsbook/ESPN Bet

" The KHRC is committed to wagering integrity, and while we are celebrating today's launch, our work continues," said Jonathan Rabinowitz, chairman of the commission, in the release.