Draft Kings Offers $100 Bonus and $1 Million Derby Entry
draft kings is giving new customers a $100 bonus through the DK Horse and Racing app, and the offer also opens the door to a $1 million King of the Track promotion for the Kentucky Derby. The deal is built around the 152nd running of the race, with one bet deciding whether a customer can share in the prize pool.
King of the Track Entry
To qualify, a customer has to opt in and place a $5 minimum single-horse Win wager on the Kentucky Derby. The promotion applies only to the first eligible wager after opt-in, and it is limited to one per customer. If the selected horse wins Race 12 at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the customer earns a share of the $1 million prize pool.
DK Horse App Bonus
The bonus and promotion sit inside the same racing offer, but the path into the money is narrow. No promo code is needed to be entered manually, which removes one step for new users, and the payout is handled through a Click to Claim feature within 48 to 72 hours if the horse wins.
Churchill Downs Race 12
The timing is simple: today is the 152nd Kentucky Derby, and Churchill Downs is scheduled to host the race as Race 12 on Saturday, May 2, 2026. For a new customer, the practical move is to opt in first, then make the $5 single-horse Win wager through the DK Horse and Racing app before that first eligible bet is used up.
That structure leaves no room for repeat shots at the prize pool. One opt-in, one qualifying wager, one chance to land a share of the $1 million pool if the chosen horse gets to the wire first.
