Despite the prohibition of sports betting in California, residents can still participate in betting on the Preakness Stakes, a renowned horse race, through offshore betting sites. Top sites include BetOnline, BetWhale, BUSR, Bovada, and BetNow, offering bonuses up to $6,500 for new sign-ups.
However, the state's 'non-gambling' status is expected to remain until at least 2026, following the failure of two voter referendums in 2022. Despite this, Californians can legally and safely place bets on these offshore sites, which are not bound by state betting regulations.
In the upcoming 2024 Preakness Stakes, the favorite is Mystik Dan, with odds of +190. The horse, trained by Kenny McPeek, recently won the Kentucky Derby and is aiming for the Triple Crown. However, the race's original favorite, Muth, has been ruled out due to a fever.