{"id":39512,"date":"2024-04-18T04:45:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T09:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=39512"},"modified":"2024-06-13T10:16:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T15:16:47","slug":"kentucky-derby-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/kentucky-derby-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Derby Fever: Ultimate Kentucky Derby States Index"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Time to dust off your fascinators as we\u2019re off to the races \u2013 it\u2019s Kentucky Derby time! Dubbed \u201cThe Greatest Two Minutes in Sports\u201d, fans across America are saddling up to celebrate the embodiment of equestrian excellence, accompanied by a few Mint Juleps of course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In anticipation of the Kentucky Derby on May 4th<\/sup>, we crunched the numbers to discover the most Derby-devoted states! We conducted a nationwide survey on their race day festivities, from streaming the event to throwing back a Mint Julep or two, and everything in between. We then crafted a weighted index to crown the ultimate Kentucky Derby states. Hold onto your hats and tighten those reigns y\u2019all, it\u2019s about to be a wild ride! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Findings: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Mississippi<\/strong> gallops to the front as the \u2018Ultimate Kentucky Derby State\u2019<\/strong>, scoring 85.7 out of 100 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Despite having hometown advantage, Kentucky<\/strong> comes in 2nd<\/sup> place, with a score of 52.2 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
New Mexico<\/strong> races into 3rd<\/sup>, with a score of 40.1 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Of the 48% of Americans planning to bet, they’re ready to pony up an average of $70.80<\/strong> in race day wages <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The ultimate Kentucky Derby state goes to…<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To unveil the most Derby-devoted states, we polled 3,000 respondents on their race day agenda and plugged their answers into a weighted index. From in-person attendance to streaming plans, hosting\/attending Derby parties, indulging in Mint Juleps and Southern delicacies, flaunting Derby attire, to even horse-themed games and how much they’d be online gambling<\/a> on the race \u2013 here are the states racing to the finish line! \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n