TwinSpires

Is TwinSpires Licensed?

TwinSpires is an advance deposit wagering (ADW) service for pari-mutuel horse racing bets, so your bets go into pools shared with other players and the payout isn't fixed when you bet. The Oregon Racing Commission (ORC) issued its multi-jurisdictional hub license, and TwinSpires holds ADW licenses in several other US states. Our guide to legal betting in the US shows where you can bet.

On May 21, 2026 the ORC unanimously renewed the license of Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company dba TwinSpires, after its last audit in November 2025 found full compliance (ORC minutes).

You must live where TwinSpires is legal and offered. Two states changed in 2026:

• Michigan: Michigan suspended TwinSpires' license, but a federal court granted Churchill Downs a permanent injunction on January 8, 2026, so TwinSpires can keep operating there.
• Texas: TwinSpires reopened to Texans in early February 2026, the Texas Racing Commission ordered a halt on February 7, and bets were suspended on February 27. As of May 2026, TwinSpires was not offering wagering in Texas.

Who Runs TwinSpires

Churchill Downs Incorporated owns TwinSpires, and Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company operates it from 600 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Suite 400, Louisville, Kentucky. TwinSpires also runs BetAmerica.com, white-label platforms for FanDuel and DraftKings, and the Brisnet data service.

Churchill Downs decided in the first quarter of 2022 to leave direct online sports betting and casino, when the TwinSpires sportsbook ran in eight states. Racing wagering continued.

What You Can Bet On

TwinSpires covers Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse and harness racing in the US and abroad, plus greyhounds, at more than 300 tracks. Bet types include win, place and show, daily double, exacta, quinella, trifecta, superfecta, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 6 and Pick All, with box, wheel and key options. Tracks set the minimum stakes.

You also get a parlay builder, live video where available, replays, expert picks, free past performances, Brisnet data and tournaments. TwinSpires advertises a welcome offer.

How to Bet

You can bet online at twinspires.com or in the TwinSpires app for iOS and Android. Player Services takes withdrawal requests by phone.

Who Can Open an Account

You must be 18 or older, or 21 in Arizona, Indiana, Iowa and Washington. The apps require US citizenship or resident-alien status. Sign-up asks for your legal name, contact details, home address and the last four digits of your Social Security number, and each person can hold one account.

Payments

You can deposit by ACH (EZ Money), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, Green Dot, MoneyGram, PayNearMe, bank wire, check or money order, or with cash on-site. Withdrawals go by check, EZ Money, PayPal or cash at some track windows, and TwinSpires processes requests within 5 business days.

Responsible Gambling

For help, call the 1-800-MY-RESET helpline or 1-800-GAMBLER, or text 800GAM. New York and Iowa residents can also use their state self-exclusion programs.

Sources

• Oregon Racing Commission: regular meeting minutes, May 21, 2026
• Oregon Racing Commission: ADW renewal meeting agenda, May 21, 2026
• TwinSpires: Terms and Conditions
• TwinSpires: About Us
• TwinSpires: Wager Responsibly
• TwinSpires: homepage
• TwinSpires help center: Deposit Options FAQ
• TwinSpires help center: How can I make a withdrawal
• TwinSpires help center: Wager Types and Cost FAQ
• App Store: TwinSpires Horse Race Betting
• Google Play: TwinSpires Horse Race Betting (updated September 11, 2026)
• Churchill Downs Incorporated: Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)
• Churchill Downs Incorporated: first-quarter 2023 results release, April 26, 2023 (SEC)
• SportBusiness: Churchill Downs to shut down TwinSpires online sportsbook (2022)
• BloodHorse via TrueNicks: TwinSpires suit in Michigan (January 7, 2026)
• Daily Racing Form reprint (North Dakota Racing Commission): summary judgment for Churchill in Michigan case (January 8, 2026)
• Covers: Texas Racing Commission orders TwinSpires to cease operations (February 2026)
• BloodHorse via TrueNicks: lawsuit ends, TwinSpires again out of Texas (May 13, 2026)