Yakamanians Not Likely To Bet On The Derby

A week from Saturday, May 7, is the 142^nd running of the Kentucky Derby. By every measure it’s one of the most exciting sporting events ever. One thing that makes it so, is the amount of money riding on those horses.

According to the personal-finance website WalletHub , race fans are expected to wager more than $100 million on the Derby. That will buy a lot of sugar lumps. For most of us, the casual wager is simple fun but for millions of addicted gamblers it feels like life and death!

Wallet Hub has a new report on 2016’s Most Gambling-Addicted States and I’ll bet 20 bucks Washington isn’t in the top ten! ( peeked, we rank #38)

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

Washingtonians hold tight to that disposable income coming in at number 38. I guess after Seattle Slew, the thrill is gone?

Enjoy some Derby Trivia!
142^nd Kentucky Derby By The Numbers:

127,000: The number of Mint Juleps, containing 1,000 pounds of fresh mint, to be served throughout Kentucky Derby weekend.

90 percent: Percentage of female spectators who will wear a hat.

$300,000: The 2016 fee for the world's most valuable stud, Tapit.

$194.3 million: The total dollar amount wagered on the 2015 Kentucky Derby, the most in history, with $154.3 million ultimately being paid on winning tickets.

$200,000: The estimated value of the Kentucky Derby trophy, which includes an 18-karat gold horse and rider, 350 rubies and 12 emeralds.

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