Kentucky has actually now signed up with the states with legal sports wagering, so bettors can bet on a lot more than just the ponies.

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

The 2nd stage, the legal launch of online sports betting websites, is set up for September 28, although Kentuckians who have pre-registered with operators are permitted to begin transferring as of Thursday as well.

In the meantime, homeowners of the Bluegrass State will need to travel to physical places such as the well-known Churchill Downs in Louisville, where Gov. Andy Beshear made Kentucky's ceremonial very first bet at the facility's brand-new sportsbook at around 10 a.m. ET.

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

Kentucky managed to introduce retail sports wagering with college football in complete 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 implementation amidst his re-election bid, decided to opt for 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 might net him $150. The parlay is a special that Churchill Downs is using customers on the first day of legal sports betting in the state.

" It has actually taken several years to get here, but sports wagering is lastly a reality in Kentucky," Beshear stated in a news release. "This is a win-win for Kentuckians, who can take pleasure in a quality home entertainment experience and gain from funds remaining right here in our state to assist us build a much better Kentucky."

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

The areas authorized for retail sportsbooks in Kentucky therefore far include:

- 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 likewise authorized short-term licenses for a number of online sportsbooks, putting them in a position to accept pre-registrations now and then wagers on Sept. 28. They are:

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

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