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.