From an upfront cash bonus to stellar promos and an emphasis on horse racing, the sportsbook owned by Churchill Downs is a winner with bettors.

With the Kentucky Derby just around the corner on May 1, there’s no better time to look at TwinSpires.com, the official sports betting partner of Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI).

CDI owns both TwinSpires and BetAmerica, but has been phasing out the latter brand in favor of its more recognizable partner, so-named for the identical spires above the historic Lexington grandstand.

Just in time for Derby Day, CDI launched its TwinSpires app in both Indiana and Colorado, and the TwinSpires Casino and Sports app in Pennsylvania. You can also wager with TwinSpires in Michigan and Tennessee, and next up, sports fans in New Jersey will be able to get in on the fast-paced action at TwinSpires. (BTW, if you’re traveling, TwinSpires also has six retail books at locations in Colorado, Indiana, Mississippi and Pennsylvania.)

The mobile app, available for both iOS and Android users, has an intuitive design and big, bold graphics that make it easy to view and navigate, without guesswork or maze-wandering. The app is also quick and responsive, a plus when it comes to live updates and streaming, video replays and ever-evolving stats and odds.

Home of Horse Racing

TwinSpires is the acknowledged leader in online horse race betting in the United States. You’ll find betting opportunities on thoroughbred, quarter horse and harness tracks from around the globe, plus all manner of bets, from split/mixed odds to multi-layered bets to exactas, trifectas, super-trifectas and so on.

Best of all for newcomers, TwinSpires makes it easy to bet—and bet smart. It offers an array of handicapping tools that include race analyses, performance histories, results and replays, and other free online betting tools. With all this information and a series of educational videos tailored to upcoming races, pretty soon you’ll feel like a pro. (There’s also a Handicapping Store where you can invest a few bucks for even more expert insights.)

Grab the Kentucky Derby Money Back Offer at TwinSpires.com. Get your money back if your horse finishes second or third at Churchill Downs. All week. All races.

Sports Betting

TwinSpires is grounded in horse racing, but the betting here isn’t limited to ponies—not by a long shot. The site now offers professional-league U.S. sports betting markets including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and PGA. You also can wager on collegiate sports, plus teams and sporting events from around the world.

Casino Gambling

And in the “wait, there’s more” department, TwinSpires also offers casino games too. You’ll find a big variety of fun slot titles on hand, including:

• Cleopatra
• Jumanji
• Double Diamond
• Double Stacks
• Conan
• Butterfly Staxx
• Fruit Spin
• Fairytale Legends
• Guns N’ Roses
• Gonzo’s Quest
• Wild, Wild West
• The $100,000 Pyramid
• Red Hot Tamales
• Pixies of the Forest
• DaVinci Diamonds
• Cats
• King of Atlantis
• Ninja Gold
• Red White & Blue
• Twenty-Seven
• Starburst

In addition, TwinSpires offers all the table games you’d find on a real casino floor, including variations on blackjack, baccarat and roulette as well as Jacks or Better video poker. Live dealer games are on offer, too.

Make 15 picks on the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby for a shot at $1 million at TwinSpires.com.

Sign Up & Get Bonused

Create your new wagering account with TwinSpires.com, and you’ll earn an instant $200 sign-up bonus! The bonus cash is credited in increments of $100 for every $400 you wager, within 30 days of signup.

The bonus for TwinSpires Casino is even more generous. $500 in risk-free play in the first 24 hours and 250 free spins on slots.

And sports fans who sign up to wager get a $1,000 risk-free bet at TwinSpires Sports.

Better still, TwinSpires likes to mix up the offers and throw in lots of free-to-play contests. This week alone, visitors to Twin Spires Racing would find the First Race Free Play, Weekly Wednesday Trifecta, Spot Play Thursday, Mid-Week BetBack, and the $1,000 Weekend Leaderboard Challenge.

TwinSpires.com calls itself the “Kentucky Derby of online sportsbooks.” From its roots in the Sport of Kings, the operator has made in-roads in multiple U.S. markets and expanded far beyond the track to serve bettors of all persuasions. Look for TwinSpires to become a favorite of U.S. sports bettors due to its sharp lines, generous promotions, and commitment to making you a better bettor.

TwinSpires currently has a separate app for horseracing and casino/sports betting. It hopes to resolve this when regulations allow. And the rules for signing up are a little different too. Horseracing bettors can sign up for if they live in a state where the wagers are permitted.

You can literally be anywhere to register for a sports betting or casino account, but you can’t play unless you are within the state boundaries where wagering is permitted. New legislation is pending in many states so this list continues to grow. One thing is for certain, whether you call them BetAmerica or TwinSpires, whether it’s horseracing, casino or sports betting, this Churchill Downs brand is a winner in our book.

Check out some observations and predictions for the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks and don’t miss our 5 Bets predictions of the week.

Customer Support

Contact TwinSpires by phone at 1-877-774-7371 from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight ET. You can also live-chat with a TwinSpires representative, or send an email to player.services@twinspires.com.