TwinSpires Horse Race Betting

TWINSPIRES REVIEW

TwinSpires is a licensed, legal and regulated betting site that focuses on the King of Sports – horse racing.  It offers punters the chance to bet on all forms of horse racing and win real money. The odds offered by TwinSpires always match those offered by the actual track the race is taking place at. Horse racing fans will be interested to know that TwinSpires is actually the online betting platform of the well known and respected Churchill Downs racetrack. In this review, we will put TwinSpires under the microscope and take an in-depth look at the available types of bets, their website, mobile app, legal status and everything.

CONTENTS

• Games On Offer
• Website
• Features
• Mobile App
• Payments
• Customer Service
• Legal Status
• Conclusion
• Scorecard Roundup
• FAQs

BETS ON OFFER

TwinSpires offers all of the standard bets you’d find at the racetrack and tote. These include: Win Bet - player predicts the winner of a race Place Bet - punters predict the top 2 spots Show Bet - player picks a horse they believe will end the race in the top 3 Trifecta Bet - players predict the exact order of the top 3 Punters can also choose to place boxed bets, daily doubles, pick 6’s and more. SCORE:  /5

Website

The TwinSpires homepage is simple and easy to navigate. The site makes finding information and placing bets a cinch, unlike many of its competitor's sites that are site are complicated and intimidating.  The live update box that houses the racing timetable for the day is a nice touch, keeping punters up to date and making sure they never miss a race. The promos and bonuses on offer are highlighted nicely, making sure that players don’t miss out on the latest offers. TwinSpires.com also has industry standard features such as live video streaming and a handicapping tool. Once the player opens their account, they will a simple and easy-to-use betting dashboard. The help section features informative and interesting blogs and informational content that can entertain and educate the newcomer. Overall, it’s a well-designed site that is easy to navigate and filled with useful features. While it’s not the best site out there, it’s also not the worst and is a solid site that has everything players need and demand these days. SCORE:  /5  

Features

TwinSpires boasts several great features but the main attraction is definitely the availability of easy betting methods and how easy it is to place bets. Bets can be placed in person, over the phone, through the website or via their app. The TwinSpires also offers live video racing and replays, insider picks and tips, a nice stats library, a reward program and a live operator service. The highlight, however, is definitely the free TwinSpires TV live updates and something that really sets them apart from the competition. SCORE:  /5

Mobile App

It’s really frustrating when a platform has developed a great app. But have only made it for one mobile system. In this case, it’s the iOS users who score while Android users are forced to use the mobile optimized website. While this is no real hardship, these days players expect to have an app version available to them. The app itself is fast and intuitively designed. It features live updates, a slick wagering system, live streams of races, video replays and tons of stats to help players makes their choices. It’s a great app and is a must have for iOS users. SCORE: /5

Payments

TwinSpires allows deposits from a wide variety of platforms:

• EZ Money
• EZ Bill Pay
• PayPal
• MoneyGram
• PayNearMe
• GreenDot
• Debit and credit cards and
• Wire transfers

Players using EZ Money and EZ Bank receive fee-free deposits while other methods incur a $5 fee per transaction. No matter the method, funds are credited to the player’s account immediately Withdrawals can be done using EZ Money and it takes 3-5 days to land in the player’s bank account. If the player chooses to go with a check, it will take up to 10 working days to appear in the customer’s bank account.

• Withdrawals can be made using:
• Xpressfund
• PayPal or
• Check sent via mail

SCORE: /5

Customer Service

TwinSpires offers a live chat and telephone line for players to contact their support team. The team is known to be knowledgeable and provide excellent service. There is also an email option available but you should be aware that it could take up to 48 hours to receive a response. The website houses an extensive FAQ section that thoroughly covers a wide variety of topics

• Phone – 1 877 774 7371 from 9:00 – 00:00
• Email – [email protected]

SCORE: /5

Legal Status

TwinSpires is legal in most states and their all their games are classified as horse racing. While horse racing is legal in most states, there are a few that have placed restrictions on it. TwinSpires is 100% legal and available in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. TwinSpires is not available in the following states which have restrictions against online gambling: Alaska, Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. It’s worth noting that online horse racing gambling is exempt from any and all federal anti-gaming laws.  

Conclusion

TwinSpires is reliable and trusted name. Their strong selection of betting options at racetracks across the world, competitive odds and fantastic streaming options makes TwinSpires one of the very best places to place online horse racing bets. There are a few minor miss-steps, such as their lack of an Android app, but overall this should be one of the first names you think of when you’re in the mood to try your luck. TOTAL SCORE: /30

FAQ

Is TwinSpires legal? Yes and no. It depends on which state you are. For list states please see our section on Legal Status.  Do they offer a bonus for new players? Yes. Players who make a deposit of any amount and bet $500 in 30 days will receive $100 in their account. It is worth regularly checking their website as they often have great promos offering additional bonuses.   Can I play using my phone or tablet? Yes. You can either play via their mobile optimized website or download their app if you have an iOS device. Are there any tax requirements? Yes. Any winnings over $600 or 300 times the amount of a single wager has to be reported to the IRS by law. Where can I find out more about TwinSpires? Please visit https://www.twinspires.com/support Scorecard Roundup

• Games On Offer - /5
• Website – /5
• Features – /5
• Mobile App – /5
• Payments – /5
• Customer Service – /5
• TOTAL – /30

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