It's a big year for the Kentucky Derby 맥스카지노� 150. And to up the stakes, this one will have the richest purse in history.Derby officials announced Wednesday that the purse will be a guaranteed $5 million. That's a $2 million increase from last year.The Kentucky Oaks purse is also richer, going from $1.25 million to $1.5 million, and all Grade I events will be worth a minimum of $1 million.So what's with the hikes? Derby officials say it's all thanks to historical horse racing, which is essentially slot machines. They became legal in 2021, and officials said they "supercharge" funding for purses. This year's milestone Derby is on May 4. The Spring Meet, which is 50 stakes this year, begins on April 27.