NJ Hotline Offers Hope for Problem Gamblers After Risky Kentucky Derby Betting
Since its inception in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has become an annual tradition that sparks themed parties throughout the country—as well as a flurry of betting. Not limited to the track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, betting on the Kentucky Derby takes place across the country, even as far away as New Jersey, where racetrack betting is legal. This year, gamblers placed $192.6 million in Derby bets, the second-highest amount in the race's history (the highest was in 2015).
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