TwinSpires
TwinSpires is the horse racing betting platform of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. Where it is legal and what it offers.
Licensed in US states
- Owner
- Churchill Downs Incorporated
- Model
- Pari-mutuel advance-deposit wagering
- Market
- United States, state by state
- Products
- Horse racing betting, race replays, handicapping data
Licence and background
TwinSpires belongs to Churchill Downs Incorporated, the company that owns the track where the Kentucky Derby is run. The name refers to the twin spires on its grandstand. It is one of the largest online horse racing betting services in the United States and is licensed as an advance-deposit wagering operator.
Availability depends on your state, since racing wagering is regulated separately from sports betting.
What you get
Bets are pari-mutuel: stakes go into a pool that is shared among the winners, so the payout is not fixed when you bet. The platform covers tracks across North America and abroad, with live video, replays and handicapping tools.
Churchill Downs closed the TwinSpires sportsbook and casino some years ago to concentrate on racing.
Our take
The natural home for US racing bettors, especially around the Triple Crown. The interface suits people who already understand exotic wagers such as exactas and trifectas. Newcomers should start with win and place bets.