Are you the type of person who seems to attract good fortune wherever you go? Do your friends constantly ask you to blow on their dice or pick their lottery numbers? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

This Kentucky Derby, the team at Free Bets are looking for the luckiest person in America to become Churchill Downs' unofficial lucky charm. Your mission? To spread good fortune throughout Derby Day, blessing horses, sharing luck with celebrities, and documenting which lucky charms seem to work best at "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports."

Think you've got what it takes to be the luckiest person at the Kentucky Derby? Keep reading.

We’re Not Horsin’ Around

We're looking for one magic maker to spread good fortune throughout Derby Day. The ideal candidate is someone who not only understands the traditions and pageantry of horse racing and the Kentucky Derby, but also has that je ne sais quoi that seems to bring luck wherever they go.

Our 'lucky' winner will receive two tickets to the Kentucky Derby, along with a $1,000 shopping budget to create the ultimate lucky Derby Day outfit.

We're talking horseshoes, four-leaf clovers, lucky numbers — the works! You'll also receive a two-night hotel stay and a $500 budget to put your money where your mouth is and place your own bet at Churchill Downs.

To sweeten the pot, you'll earn:

• $100 for each Derby horse you can bless (pet) for good luck
• $250 bonus for each celebrity who participates in your good luck ritual
• A heart rate monitor to track your excitement when your "blessed" horses win

Your Lucky Mission:

1. Create the ultimate lucky Derby Day outfit
2. Roam the grounds of Churchill Downs on Derby Day
3. Perform good luck rituals with willing Derby goers
4. Share your fortune with any celebrities or horses you meet
5. Document your special blessings on social media

Think you’re the lucky charm we’re looking for? Then what are you waiting for? Enter below now! This is your chance to be part of Derby Day history and spread some good fortune along the way.

Enter Here

Applications close on April 28th at 11:59 p.m. (EST)

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Terms and Conditions

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be a legal resident of the United States
• Must complete the application form in full
• By submitting the form, you agree to these terms and conditions
• Must be available to attend the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
• Complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability and Publicity Release
• Provide your full name and current address, date of birth and with copy of your ID (passport, driving license, etc)

Winner Selection and Notification:

• Winner will be contacted directly via email after the competition closes on April 28th at 11:59 PM (EST)
• Check all email folders including spam/promotions
• Winner must claim the prize within 48 hours of notification
• If unreachable within 48 hours, Freebets.com reserves the right to select another winner
• The Promoter accepts no responsibility if winner is unable to claim prize

Prize Package Includes:

• Two (2) Kentucky Derby tickets
• $1,000 shopping budget for Derby attire
• Two-night hotel stay in Louisville
• $500 betting budget
• Heart rate monitor 
• Bonus payments for horse blessings ($100 each) and celebrity interactions ($250 each)

Content and Publicity Requirements:

• Winner agrees to provide live social media coverage during Derby Day
• Winner agrees to document all lucky rituals and blessings
• Winner grants Freebets.com permission to use their name, image, and content for promotional purposes
• Winner must submit final write-up of experience

Data Protection:

• Entrant data will be stored and used for competition purposes
• Images and content may be used for promotional activities on site and social media

Disqualification: Freebets.com reserves the right to disqualify winners if:

• Terms and conditions are breached
• Winner's details cannot be verified

General:

• Freebets.com reserves the right to modify or cancel the competition if necessary
• Full terms available at Freebets.com/promotions-policy
• The Promoter has no affiliation with Churchill Downs or the Kentucky Derby

Dominic Celica

Approaching a decade within igaming, Dom has experience in leading award winning PR campaigns and projects for industry leaders including bet365, Racing Post, Betvictor BoyleSports and NetBet. Now working within GDC Group, Dom handles the PR activation for Freebets.com, the home of the best betting sites.