With gambling addictions rising during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Kentucky Derby soon to kick off, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Most Gambling-Addicted States, as well its Kentucky Derby Facts & History infographic.
Below are some highlights from each report.
| Most Gambling-Addicted States | Least Gambling-Addicted States |
| 1. Nevada | 41. Arizona |
| 2. Mississippi | 42. Wisconsin |
| 3. South Dakota | 43. Hawaii |
| 4. Montana | 44. Alaska |
| 5. Louisiana | 45. Idaho |
| 6. Oklahoma | 46. New Mexico |
| 7. New Jersey | 47. Michigan |
| 8. Minnesota | 48. Maine |
| 9. West Virginia | 49. North Carolina |
| 10. Oregon | 50. Utah |
To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-addicted-to-gambling/20846
2021 Kentucky Derby Facts & History:
- 30K – Number of attendees expected for the 2021 Kentucky Derby (at half capacity due to COVID-19).
- $122 Million – Ticket revenue loss during Derby Week in 2020.
- $126 Million – Total amount wagered on the 2020 Kentucky Derby (50% less than in 2019).
- $500 to $1,000 – Price of a high-end Kentucky Derby hat (90% of female spectators wear hats).
- $805 Million – Sales of thoroughbred horses in 2020 (down 26% from 2019).
For the full infographic, please visit: https://wallethub.com/blog/kentucky-derby-facts/20836
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