2017 Kentucky Derby Facts & History

[Mben]

With the 2017 Kentucky Derby running on May 6th, 2017, here are some fun facts when it comes to gambling.

2017 Kentucky Derby Facts & History:

• $192.6 Million – Total amount wagered on the 2016 Kentucky Derby ($151.8 million paid on winning tickets)

• $184.90 – Highest amount ever paid on a $2 bet for Donerail to win in 1913

• 127,000 – Number of mint juleps served over Kentucky Derby weekend

• 522,000 – Number of beer cans that will be consumed

• $300,000 – 2017 stud fee for Tapit, the world's most valuable sire

Most Gambling-Addicted States	Least Gambling-Addicted States
1 - Nevada	41 - Florida
2 - South Dakota	42 - Arizona
3 - Montana	43 - North Carolina
4 - West Virginia	44 - Alaska
5 - Mississippi	45 - Vermont
6 - New Jersey	46 - Wisconsin
7 - Oklahoma	47 - Kentucky
8 - Oregon	48 - Utah
9 - Louisiana	49 - Nebraska
10 - Ohio	50 - Alabama

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[Gadget]

Have you been to the Kentucky Derby? It's not something that appeals to me.

 

[Mben]

Have you been to the Kentucky Derby? It's not something that appeals to me.

I have been to Louisville, Kentucky, but not for the derby. I landed there after a flight and was picked up by a friend and we headed to her home in Indiana.

But with that said ... I have watched the derby more times than I can count. I bet on it every year and have won a couple. One year $490!
The screenshot is missing because of our migration a couple of years ago to this new forum software, but here is my exciting and funny story about that win. https://www.nodepositforum.com/threads/kentucky-derby-winner.53601023/

And a smaller win on the derby the year before the one above. https://www.nodepositforum.com/threads/winner-winner-chicken-dinner.49050103/#post-49050103

I watch and bet on all the triple crown races ... the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. I love horse racing and dog racing. So much fun!

 

[yogi50401]

I have family that lives in Louisville. They go every year. In 2016 the cost to get in for the Derby day was $30. The only place you can sit with this ticket is in the bathroom! After that level of admission, the prices skyrocket. The worst ticket that includes A seat is 3 figures (Think like $175) then goes all the way up to over 5 grand. Year since I looked up prices, correct me if wrong! Wonder what the prices of 1913 tickets were? Did one year, someone say, "Let's rob everyone that attends!"?

I would pay the $30 but never pay hundreds or thousands of dollars to sit! Even if I was Rich, I would not pay that. Businesses and other people do. Guess its Supply and Demand in extreme!

 

[yogi50401]

By the way, I loved you facts! Do you mind if I share them on FB to my family living in Louisville?

 

[Mben]

yogi ... it's been forever since you've been around! Happy to see you.

I never thought about admission prices to the derby because it is something that I figured I'd never go to. And now that you've listed some prices, it's definitely out the plans for me.

And yes, by all means, share the facts!

 

[yogi50401]

yogi ... it's been forever since you've been around! Happy to see you.

I never thought about admission prices to the derby because it is something that I figured I'd never go to. And now that you've listed some prices, it's definitely out the plans for me.

And yes, by all means, share the facts!

 

[yogi50401]

I know its been A while since I made A post. I have came to the forum several times and used your codes. I should have at least liked them to show my appreciation. I have been and still am working 12 hr days 5 days a week they sometimes make us work Sat also. I get into A hurry. Thank you for letting me share those facts!

 

[Mben]

I know its been A while since I made A post. I have came to the forum several times and used your codes. I should have at least liked them to show my appreciation. I have been and still am working 12 hr days 5 days a week they sometimes make us work Sat also. I get into A hurry. Thank you for letting me share those facts!

Woah! That's too much work! lol And you're welcome.