Twin Spires review

In the US, when you think of horse racing, chances are you think of TwinSpires. As the official online platform of Churchill Downs Incorporated, the home of the Kentucky Derby, the company has effectively been booking bets for more than 100 years - and now it has online casino games in its sights. Available in several state, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, the TwinSpires platform is split into three parts: horse racing, general sportsbook and casino games. If your gambling tastes overlap on any or all three, this is very likely the casino for you.

The company has decades of experience in the gambling industry, and the experience has served it well in its new online casino. The site feels slick and modern. It’s a very beginner friendly experience, although there are a few areas we think could be improved too. You’ll find it all covered here.

We really like the TwinSpires software. The site recently got a facelift to reflect its three-pronged offering - horse racing, sports betting and casino gaming - and it’s really paid off. Navigating around is nice and easy, and every game we played was quick to load, had no lag time in the gameplay and featured bright crisp graphics.

In terms of pure numbers, TwinSpires is not quite up there with the most in-depth online casino offerings. Still, there are more than 500 different games in total, and it feels like TwinSpires has gone for quality over quantity. Slots make up most of the catalog, with around 400 different titles. The rest are a selection of classic table games, as well as great live dealer options.

Slots

The slots at TwinSpires range from retro three-reelers to modern multi-reel slots, megaways, progressive jackpots and high roller specials. The games come from a variety of popular software providers including IGT, NetEnt, and SG Digital. However, at the moment you can’t filter or sort the list of slots by provider. It would also be nice to be able to sort the slots menu by theme - with 400 different games it can be a little overwhelming simply scrolling through them. There is a search bar to find specific titles however, which we like, and a specific section for high-limit games.

Table games

TwinSpires has a good array of table games too, with lots of different types of both roulette and blackjack. Again, the titles in the table games section come from a variety of different providers. We like this - it helps every game feel fresh and means you get a feel for different types of design and providers. There’s also the likes of craps, baccarat, and video poker on the menu. However, if you’re looking for more obscure table games - sic bo or keno for example - you might be disappointed. The same goes for bingo games, which are currently lacking.

Live casino

TwinSpires has a great live dealer section, with the games all provided by Evolution, one of the best live dealer software studios in the world. The games go beyond the basic blackjack and roulette tables, with game shows, soccer themed games, and exotic options like Dragon Tiger.

Perhaps best of all, though, are the interesting twists that Evolution has come up with. Take its “First Person” tables, where you watch the action as if you are the one throwing the dice or flipping the cards. There’s also Infinite Blackjack, which enables you to play live blackjack even if there’s not a free seat at the table.

It’s true there are a couple of absences in TwinSpires’ table games, and the slots menu is not as deep as at some casinos. But the site is up there with the best on live dealer games.

TwinSpires is first and foremost a horse racing and sports betting platform. While it does have a lot of interesting promotions on the go, the majority of them are centered around that, rather than the casino. However, the casino promos that do exist are very good.

Let’s start with the welcome offer, which is something a little different. Once you sign up, any net losses in your first 24 hours of play are eligible to be reclaimed, up to a value of $500. The cashback comes in site credit, which is standard and means you need to bet with it again before you can withdraw it back to your account. If that wasn’t enough, you also receive 50 free spins on Starburst every time you log into your account for the first five days of signing up.

It’s a great welcome offer, but as we said the majority of the on-going promos are focused on sports betting. The exception is the Slot of the Week, where you can claim twenty free spins each week. TwinSpires also has leaderboards running on selected games, with the top-ranking players qualifying for prizes at the end of selected promotional periods. With any bonus, we’d recommend reading the terms and conditions before claiming.

The folks that run TwinSpires have come a long way from the days of handing over crumpled bills at the racetrack to place bets. These days, things are a lot smoother and TwinSpires has a great selection of modern digital payment methods available. They include bank cards, bank transfers, Skrill, PayPal, Money Orders, and TwinSpires Prepaid Play+ Card.

Of all of those the latter option is the best, with a minimum of just $1 deposits, no restrictions on withdrawals and instant cashouts available. The other methods mostly come with $10 limits and may take up to a few days to appear in your account - although PayPal and Skrill are also very fast. More traditional options such as check and bank payments are also available. For example, if you’re in New Jersey you can also make a request to deposit and withdraw cash in local casino Golden Nugget Casino. All the banking options worked perfectly for us during our TwinSpires review.

TwinSpires casino is available in a number of states, including New Jersey and Michigan, and has received licenses from each one. In New Jersey, for example, the site is tested and regulated for fairness by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Effectively, TwinSpires has had to pass various checks and standards in the different states.

TwinSpires software providers - like NetEnt and Evolution - are also subject to external testing from the likes of eCOGRA labs, which makes sure the RNGs are functioning as they should. We found no security issues with TwinSpires whatsoever.

TwinSpires has very good customer support services too. The live chat button is constantly there at the bottom of the page if you run into any trouble. There’s also email and phone support.

Owner

Churchill Downs Incorporated

Licenced by

New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement/Michigan Gaming Control Board

Audited by

We’re happy to report that TwinSpires’ recent software update also extends to mobile, with a modern and easy-to-use TwinSpires app available for iPhone and Android. You can find the app in the Play Store or the App Store or download it directly from the website. Unlike with the desktop site, TwinSpires has separate apps for horse racing and sportsbook/casino. Some users might prefer to have access to everything on one platform, but for those that want to stick to the casino only it makes more sense. We had a lot of fun with the app, and we’re happy to give our TwinSpires mobile review a good score.

TwinSpires Casino is an excellent platform overall. Compared with some of the biggest online casinos in the US, it’s true that it has a slightly smaller selection of games. It could also do with some more regular bonuses and rewards for repeat players. But that’s where our minor criticism ends.

We love the software of both the desktop and mobile site, which is impressively modern while also easy to use. The game menu may be on the small side, but the games that are there are great. The live dealer selection in particular is excellent.

We love the welcome bonus package, and there are even instant deposits and withdrawals thanks to the TwinSpires Play+ Card. It goes without saying that if you’re a fan of both horse racing and casino gaming, you need to get on board with TwinSpires. Click the links on this page to get started today.