VIDEO : Now You Can Bet On The Kentucky Derby From Anywhere

The Kentucky Derby is almost here! Horse lovers, professional gamblers and casual betters all want a piece of the action and this year Churchill Downs is making it possible for anyone to bet on the "fastest 2 minutes in sports" .Lifehacker reports that Churchill Downs is taking bets via your smartphone. To place a bet, just download the Twin Spires app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up an account.