If you are 18 years or older but are unable to place horse racing wagers in the DraftKings Sportsbook app, this is typically due to state-specific age requirements tied to the app experience.
In most states, customers must be at least 18 years old to participate in DraftKings Racing.
However, you must be 21 years or older if you are located in:
If you are under 21 and reside in one of the states listed above, you will not be eligible to participate in DraftKings Racing.
Even in states where 18+ customers are eligible for DraftKings Racing, the DraftKings Sportsbook app may require users to be 21+ due to state regulations.
Because DraftKings Racing can be accessed within the DraftKings Sportsbook app, customers under 21 may be restricted from placing wagers in the mobile app.
If you are at least 18 years old and eligible in your state (and not subject to a 21+ state requirement listed above), you may be able to access DraftKings Racing through the web version instead of through the DraftKings Sportsbook app.
Visit: https://racing.draftkings.com.
After logging in, you will be able to view available tracks and place wagers.
If you’re unable to access DraftKings Racing, please confirm:
If you continue to experience issues, please contact Customer Experience for further assistance.