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Where to bet

Legal betting & prediction markets

Use a licensed site that's legal where you live. Check your state's rules before you sign up.

TwinSpires

Advance-deposit wagering (ADW)

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AmWager

Advance-deposit wagering (ADW)

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Polymarket

Prediction market. Availability varies by state

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How to bet

The basics in two minutes

Win

Your horse must finish 1st. Highest payout of the three straight bets.

Place

Your horse must finish 1st or 2nd. Smaller payout, more ways to cash.

Show

Your horse must finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd. The safest straight bet, the lowest payout.

Exacta

Pick the 1st and 2nd finishers in exact order. "Box" it to win in either order (costs double).

Opening an account

  1. Pick a licensed site above that's available in your state.
  2. Sign up with your legal name. You must be 21+ and verify your identity.
  3. Deposit funds and set deposit limits before you play.
  4. Find the track and race in the app, choose the bet type, horse(s) and amount, and confirm.
21+ only. Bet with money you can afford to lose. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.