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VisitNext Kentucky Derby Peak Viewership Exceeds 20 Million?
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150th Kentucky Derby Sets New Betting Record with $320.5M
May 6, 2024, 03:00 AM
The 150th Kentucky Derby set new records in both wagering and viewership. A total of $210.7 million was wagered on the race itself, surpassing the previous year's record of $188.7 million. Additionally, the event attracted its largest audience in 35 years, with an average of 16.7 million viewers, the most-watched Derby audience since 1989, peaking at over 20 million during the most-watched quarter-hour. The total amount wagered on all races held on Derby day reached $320.5 million, marking a 10.1% increase from the previous year.
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The race itself • 34%
Post-race coverage • 33%
12:00-12:15 PM • 20%
3:00-3:15 PM • 20%
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Australia • 20%
USA • 40%
Canada • 20%
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Exotics • 25%
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Place • 25%